Highlights • A new diagnosis of relapsing MS (RMS) can be a highly stressful event • Developing good coping skills may alleviate some of the stress of this diagnosis • Mindfulness is a meditative practice that may improve coping skills in RMS • This pilot study found that the mindfulness group showed improved coping and depression • This benefit, compared to a control group, was not maintained 6 months’ post intervention Abstract Background Relapsing MS (RMS) is a lifelong disease without a...
