A journey through chaos and calmness: Experiences of mindfulness training in patients with depressive symptoms after a recent coronary event - a qualitative diary content analysis

Psychological distress with symptoms of depression and anxiety is common and unrecognized in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Efforts have been made to treat psychological distress in CAD with both conventional methods, such as antidepressant drugs and psychotherapy, and non-conventional methods, such as stress management courses.