Feasibility of an online mindfulness-based program for mothers of NICU graduates in Japan DOI Open Access
Kento Suzuki, Margaret H. Bublitz,

Jonathan JaeHong Park

et al.

Published: Dec. 2, 2023

Objectives: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an onlinereal-time mindfulness-based program for mothers NICU graduates in Japan.Methods: 20 Japanese children who used to be hospitalized “MELON Online”, a online program, 4 weeks. The primary aim this study was evaluate feasibility acceptability MELON Online, assessed through usage frequency post-intervention group interviews, respectively. secondary objective focused on investigating intervention trait anxiety, parenting stress, mindfulness, self-compassion. This examined using paired samples t-tests Hedge's g effect size estimates.Results: Average completion weeks across 2.5 15 participants completed two or more, 85% at least one assessments. Among 16 pre- survey completers, there statistically significant reduction anxiety. Live classes were more strongly associated with improvements mindfulness than archival courses. In reported number perceived benefits, including positive changes their daily stress response patterns. No adverse events drawbacks raised. Participants also suggested many concrete ways make MBIs feasible acceptable caregivers preterm infants Japan.Conclusions: provided evidence that brief real-time is feasible, acceptable, efficacious, particularly reducing anxiety admitted NICU.

Language: Английский

A systematic review of the strength of evidence for the most commonly recommended happiness strategies in mainstream media DOI
Dunigan Parker Folk, Elizabeth W. Dunn

Nature Human Behaviour, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(10), P. 1697 - 1707

Published: July 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effects of an online mindfulness-based program for parents of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a pilot, mixed methods study DOI Creative Commons
Herman Hay Ming Lo, Jason Chun‐Ho Lam,

Zoe Ji-Wen Zhang

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: April 24, 2024

Objectives Online mindfulness-based program (MBP) for parents and families especially in clinical population is limited. Engagement significant dropout are major issues MBP implementation. This pilot study examined the effects of an online on children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods A mixed methods was applied to evaluate MBP. total 43 were recruited randomly assigned into intervention group waitlist control group. The lasted 28 days, including 20 psychoeducation videos, homework audio guidance, four instructor-led meetings. Purposive sampling used recruit who completed share their experiences suggestions improving semi-structured interviews. Results Quantitative data showed that participants from reported a medium large effect reduction child ADHD symptoms. In interviews, positive help seeking intention, personal changes, such as emotion regulation quality attention children. Participants further made improvement. Conclusions promising, should be conducted. scale randomized controlled trial conducted investigate populations. Clinical registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05480423.

Language: Английский

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of a 21-Day Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Teachers Delivered via a Mobile Instant Messaging App DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca Y. M. Cheung,

Stanley Kam Chung Chan,

Harold Chui

et al.

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evolving role of the internet in China as a medium for promoting psychological well-being and mental health: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Yikang Zhu,

Letao Sun,

Shiwei Guan

et al.

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 101515 - 101515

Published: March 1, 2025

The rapid development of China's 5G 'Internet Plus' industry has led to increasing use the Internet provide healthcare services. Internet-based services in China are already widely used prevent, identify, monitor, and manage mental disorders, but few these have been formally evaluated. To a clear baseline this rapidly evolving field, we searched articles published before December 31, 2022, about internet-based interventions surveys for health-related conditions five international databases (Web Science, PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Library) four Chinese (CNKI, SinoMed, VIP, WanFang). 143 identified studies-54 89 English-described individuals with community residents, college students, older adults, pregnant women, health professionals. number studies, which were mainly conducted economically developed regions country, quadrupled after 2019 onset COVID-19 pandemic. Available studies suggest-but do not prove-that can reduce severity psychiatric symptoms, decrease costs, improve quality life disorders. Innovative smartphone applications could potentially expand scope interventions, making them key component ongoing efforts prevent monitor illness, enhance self-management alleviate psychological distress among adolescents other at-risk populations. However, achieving long-term goal will require establishing standardised methods administering training professionals implement identifying maintaining confidentiality collected information, rigorously assessing effectiveness based on periodic assessment uniform outcome measures. Clinical policy research expanding should focus confidentiality, efficacy, cost-effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Can a multicomponent positive psychological intervention promotewell‐beingin parents of young children? A randomized controlled trial study in Hong Kong DOI Creative Commons
Alfred Lee, Jesus Alfonso D. Datu, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung

et al.

Family Process, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63(4), P. 1807 - 1825

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Abstract The present research examined the effects of an Early Advancement in Social–Emotional Health and Positivity (EASP) multicomponent positive psychological intervention on parents' well‐being Hong Kong. Participants were parents young children ( N = 120; M age 37.19 years, SD 4.71, range 24–53; female 95.00%) who participated one‐month randomized control trial. randomly assigned into n 50) waitlist groups 70). Parents group received two online workshops evidence‐based smartphone application that targeted four skills: (1) mindful parenting, (2) hope, (3) reappraisal, (4) growth mindset. results multivariate regression analysis revealed significantly improved various dimensions participants' skills, subjective well‐being, immediately at conclusion program. findings this study underscore importance payoffs linked to cultivating skills among children.

Language: Английский

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Parents: A Systematic Review of Target Groups, Effects, and Intervention Features DOI Creative Commons
Bárbara Caetano, Ana Luz Chorão, Stephanie Alves

et al.

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 2429 - 2447

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown effectiveness in promoting parents’ and children’s well-being. The development of MBIs for parents has been growing worldwide, but varied curricula overlapping contexts make it hard to grasp their core features. aim this study was synthesize summarize the target groups, effects, dissemination, format, content features parents. Method A literature search peer-reviewed articles published before December 2023 conducted PubMed , Scopus Web Science following PRISMA guidelines. quality appraisal each included study. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Results After eligibility assessment, 20 RCTs identified. Most studies only mothers non-clinical groups both children. derived from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy stress reduction. Several demonstrated some evidence reducing parenting stress. majority delivered a face-to-face length between four nine sessions. Activities most commonly used psychoeducation, group discussion, imagination exercises, mindful exercises. Conclusions variety types content, various applied same groups. Mapping intervention can help develop more homogeneous effective that be other which not yet developed or adapted. Preregistration This is preregistered.

Language: Английский

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Disentangling the Effects of Mindfulness, Savoring, and Depressive Symptoms among Emerging Adults DOI Open Access
Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Melody C. Y. Ng

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(8), P. 5568 - 5568

Published: April 18, 2023

The links between mindfulness, savoring positive experiences, and depressive symptoms have been well established in the literature. Nevertheless, little has done to disentangle prospective relations among these constructs. Clarifying longitudinal is crucial, as it enables researchers practitioners discern potential trajectories of mental health interventions. In this study, 180 emerging adults 18 27 years old were recruited twice at 3 months apart complete self-reported measures including symptoms. Cross-lagged path analysis indicated that moment was predictive mindfulness three later, whereas both above beyond effects age, gender, family income. Additionally, significantly correlated baseline. present study evidenced short-term inverse on moment, a effect mindfulness. Hence, interventions geared towards reducing depression are likely carry concurrent benefits for psychological functioning, namely ability be savor.

Language: Английский

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) DOI
Zhuo Rachel Han, Huiting Fang, Nigela Ahemaitijiang

et al.

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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The role of experiential avoidance in the early stages of an online mindfulness-based intervention: Two mediation studies DOI

Mengyao He,

Yanjuan Li,

Ruilin Ju

et al.

Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(6), P. 736 - 747

Published: July 17, 2023

Objectives There is evidence to suggest that only 2–4 weeks of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can already alleviate emotional stress. The current studies sought examine whether experiential avoidance mediated the effects MBIs on distress during an early stage intervention. Methods: Chinese participants with high were recruited. Study 1 included 324 participants, randomly assigned online MBI (N = 171) or a control group 153). Experiential and general measured at baseline after 3rd week 2 158 79) 79). weekly in first three weeks. Results: Compared group, significantly improved intervention (Cohen's d 0.22–0.63). Moreover, changes both contemporary lagged mediation models. Discussion: important mediator early-stage for alleviating distress.

Language: Английский

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Feasibility of an Online Mindfulness-Based Program for Mothers of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates in Japan DOI
Kento Suzuki, Margaret H. Bublitz,

Jonathan JaeHong Park

et al.

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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