Effects of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program on Perceived Stress, Internalized Stigma, and Psychological Well-being in Psychiatric Inpatients

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate effects a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on perceived stress, internalized stigma, and psychological well-being psychiatric inpatients. Methods: A non-equivalent control group with pretest-posttest design used. Participants were obtained from closed wards hospital in K-city. total 45 people included this study, 22 experimental 23 group. pre, post, follow-up scores both groups using Korea Perceived Stress Scale, Internalized Stigma Mental Illness Psychological Well-Being Scale validate effectiveness program. minute performed twice weekly for three weeks. Results: There statistically significant (F=6.92, p=.002) stigma (F=22.76, p<.001), improvement (F=38.34, p<.001) Conclusion: could be implemented as an intervention reduce enhance