Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Emotional Recovery After Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to consent to study participation * Age 18+ * Diagnosis of stroke ≥6 months prior to enrollment * A score of 5 or more on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) * Reliable and consistent internet access and a device with video conferencing (e.g. Zoom) capabilities (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or laptop/computer) for the duration of the study * Able to attend an 8-week mindfulness course on Friday afternoons, starting approximately in mid-May or mid-July Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Prior completion of an MBSR course * Active participation or past participation ≤3 months in any other interventional research study * History of any serious/uncontrolled neurological, psychiatric, or substance use disorder that would impact study participation * Any other clinically relevant finding that would pose a safety risk to the subject as determined by the investigator