A Study of Positive Emotions With Long COVID-19

This study is testing a new brief mindfulness practice for people suffering from long COVID-19 symptoms. People suffering from long COVID are particularly vulnerable to negative emotions, as they must also cope with the long-term uncertainty of physical and psychological stress beyond the acute infection. The goal of the study is to measure the ability of a brief mindfulness practice to promote a sense of well-being in people suffering from long COVID.

Inclusion Criteria:Able to participate in online zoom sessions and complete online surveys for 3 monthsEnglish speakersHad a mild to moderate in severity COVID-19 infection > 3 months ago, feeling unwell, and are still experiencing in the present at least one PASC-related symptoms:Coughing or feeling short of breathLoss of smell or change in tasteRecurrent FeverBody aches, headaches, chest pain, or stomach painBrain fog (feeling like you can't think clearly)Having trouble sleepingFeeling very tiredMood changesExclusion Criteria:Adults that were admitted to an intensive care unit or placed on a respirator, had invasive heart (heart catheterization) or lung tests (bronchoscopy) performed, or were prescribed heart medications (e.g., inhalers, blood thinners, heart medications) to manage their condition.Prisoners