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Web-Based Self-Compassion Training to Improve the Well-Being of Youth With Chronic Medical Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial

Up to one-third of young people live with chronic physical conditions (eg, diabetes, asthma, and autoimmune disease) that frequently involve recurrent pain, fatigue, activity limitations, stigma, and isolation.

Citation:
Finlay-Jones AL, Parkinson A, Sirois F, Perry Y, Boyes M, Rees CS. Web-Based Self-Compassion Training to Improve the Well-Being of Youth With Chronic Medical Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023;25:e44016

Keywords:
Adolescent psychology; chronic illness; digital interventions; internet; mental health; mobile phone; self-compassion; well-being

Abstract:
Up to one-third of young people live with chronic physical conditions (eg, diabetes, asthma, and autoimmune disease) that frequently involve recurrent pain, fatigue, activity limitations, stigma, and isolation.