Anxiety disorders are common, highly distressing, and impairing conditions. Although effective treatments exist, many patients do not have access to them or respond to them. Mindfulness-based interventions such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) are popular and can decrease anxiety, but it is unknown how they compare with standard, first-line treatments. In addition, as virtual health care becomes increasingly common and may reduce barriers to care, it is important to determine how virtually delivered treatment compares with traditional, in-person treatments.
