Conclusions
This study provides an important proof of concept demonstrating the effectiveness of an internet-based minimal-contact program for improving well-being outcomes in young people living with chronic conditions. Future research should build on these findings by using optimization designs to determine whether the intervention can also drive meaningful changes in distress in this target group.This work was supported by an Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Research Grant awarded to ALF-J. ALF-J was also supported by a Starlight Children’s Foundation Fellowship when the research was completed. MB was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia (investigator grant 1173043).Conflicts of Interest: ALF-J developed the content for the Self-Compassion Online–Chronic Medical Conditions program. None of the authors have any involvement with the Teachable (Teachable, Inc) platform. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.List of chronic conditions reported by participants.Results for per-protocol analyses.Mediation analyses for well-being.Mediation analyses for distress.Mediation analyses for quality of life.CONSORT-eHEALTH checklist (V 1.6.1).