The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a pilot randomized controlled trial
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Parents
of
children
with
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
often
experience
high
levels
parental
stress.
This
has
exacerbated
during
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
examine
effectiveness
mindfulness-based
stress
reduction
(MBSR)
programme
in
Chinese
population,
which
is
feasible
among
parents
COVID-19
pandemic
period
reducing
compared
usual
care
group.
designed
as
a
pilot
randomized
controlled
trial
single-blind
repeated
measures.
aged
3-12
years
diagnosis
ADHD
were
recruited
from
parent
resource
center
(PRC)
local
nongovernmental
organization
between
June
and
August
2022.
participants
randomly
assigned
MBSR
intervention
group
(n
=
18)
or
18).
With
respect
feasibility
study,
all
36
who
fully
completed
assessments,
resulting
100%
attendance
rate.
66%
reported
satisfaction
intervention,
helpful
They
willing
stay
on
future.
results
repeated-measures
ANOVA
revealed
significant
difference
self-perceived
groups
(p
<
0.001,
ES
0.192).
within-group
that
mean
score
decreased
29.44
before
25.50
0.001)
immediately
after
further
24.72
0.05)
at
one
month
intervention.
By
using
scale,
interaction
effects
also
differences
0.599).
level
74.50
68.94
67.50
These
reports
statistically
improvements
acceptable
for
culture.
findings
suggested
effective
enhancing
mental
well-being.
registered
National
Library
Medicine,
Center
Biotechnology
Information
Clinical
Trials
Registry
Version
1,
registration
data
are
available
NCT06210113,
28/2/2024.
Language: Английский
Pathways to Children’s Behavioral Problems during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fathers’ Parenting Stress and Parenting Approaches
Children,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 639 - 639
Published: March 29, 2023
Although
the
family
stress
model
theoretically
focuses
on
roles
of
both
mothers
and
fathers
as
predictors
children's
outcomes,
studies
generally
have
focused
mothers.
The
pandemic
has
brought
additional
burdens
to
parents'
daily
functioning,
including
fathers'
involvement
in
childcare.
current
study
aimed
examine
contributions
parenting
approaches
their
behavior
problems
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Particularly,
we
examined
indirect
effects
via
practices.
participants
were
155
(Mage
=
36.87,
SD
5.11)
children
(71
girls,
84
boys;
Mage
59.52,
14.98)
from
Turkish
contexts.
reported
stress,
approaches,
behavioral
problems.
results
path
analysis
showed
that
predicted
internalizing
externalizing
behaviors.
Parenting
also
severe
punishment
obedience
parts
approach.
Finally,
was
indirectly
related
behaviors
punishment-based
approach
fathers.
findings
highlighted
importance
examining
Intervention
programs
targeting
reducing
negative
would
be
beneficial
for
Language: Английский
Stress of Prematurity in the Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic—Current State of Knowledge
Emilia Wagner,
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Katarzyna Bień,
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Aleksandra Łomża
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et al.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1757 - 1757
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
Stress
is
a
process
that
triggers
various
physiological,
hormonal
and
psychological
mechanisms
in
response
to
threat,
which
significantly
affects
the
health
of
an
individual.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
introduced
lot
social
changes
required
constant
adaptation
unfavorable
conditions.
aim
study
was
assess
impact
stress
related
this
on
pregnant
women,
mothers
premature
infants
their
families,
obstetric
complications,
particularly
preterm
birth.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
performed
using
electronic
databases
such
as
Pubmed,
Science
Direct
Google
Scholar.
Keywords
as:
“prematurity”;
“pregnancy”;
“stress”;
“COVID-19”
combinations
above
were
used.
Maternal
anxiety
increase
levels
corticotropin-releasing
hormone
(CRH)
placenta,
turn
incidence
birth
many
other
maternal
neonatal
complications.
In
addition,
it
found
SARS-CoV-2
infection
may
risk
phenomenon.
has
adversely
affected
rates
mental
infants,
exacerbating
negative
experience
having
baby.
More
research
needed
demonstrate
long-term
effects
prematurity.
Language: Английский
Parental self-control facilitates adolescent psychological adjustment sequentially through parents’ perceived stress/mindful parenting and adolescent self-control.
Journal of Family Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(1), P. 59 - 70
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Adolescence
is
a
unique
developmental
period
marked
with
significant
changes
and
challenges.
As
such,
maintaining
optimal
psychological
adjustment
crucial
for
young
people,
especially
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
when
their
became
more
challenging.
Self-control
vital
ability
assisting
individuals
to
navigate
difficulties
stay
well-adjusted
turbulent
times.
While
associations
between
adolescent
self-control
have
been
well-documented,
parental
has
considered
play
fundamental
role
in
adjustment.
However,
this
consideration
received
scant
research.
Drawing
on
intergenerational
transmission
model
of
self-regulation,
we
examined
an
understudied
yet
plausible
idea
that
facilitates
through
parents'
lower
levels
perceived
stress/better
mindful
parenting
adolescents'
improved
self-control.
A
two-wave
survey
study,
spanning
1
year
apart,
was
conducted
among
426
Chinese
adolescents
(
Language: Английский
Depression and Anxiety Among Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Cumulative Stress and Emotion Dysregulation
The Family Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
introduced
many
new
stressors
for
parents
worldwide.
This
study
investigated
the
link
between
parents’
cumulative
stress
and
psychological
distress
during
pandemic.
Parents’
emotion
dysregulation
was
further
examined
as
a
moderator
distress.
A
total
of
155
in
United
States
participated
present
study.
Path
analysis
conducted
to
evaluate
effects
stress,
including
COVID-19-related
general
parental
well
on
distress,
depression
anxiety.
findings
indicated
that
predicted
symptoms
depression.
Emotion
exacerbated
effect
were
also
predictive
anxiety
symptoms.
In
addition,
revealed
additively
interactively
associated
with
their
inform
researchers
practitioners
have
can
worsen
negative
mental
health
challenging
times,
such
Language: Английский
Factors associated with maternal stress while caring for premature infants at home
Healthcare in Low-resource Settings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
The
occurrence
of
stress
in
mothers
with
premature
infants
is
known
to
have
a
negative
impact
on
both
and
their
infants.
To
overcome
the
condition,
nurses
must
understand
its
influential
factors
provide
effective
assistance.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
identify
associated
infants.The
procedures
were
carried
out
using
cross-sectional
design
purposive
sampling
technique
comprising
188
In
addition,
instruments
used
questionnaires
for
assessing
PSS
(Parent
Stress
Scale),
knowledge
about
benefits
caring
infants,
support.
Data
analysis
was
then
univariate
analysis,
chi-square,
binary
logistic
regression.The
majority
had
moderate
level
stress,
accounting
46.3%
total
population.
results
showed
that
levels
younger
age,
low
education,
SC
delivery
method,
living
rural
areas,
care,
very
infant
weight,
partner
support.Based
results,
maternal
unfavorable
conditions
could
increase
Language: Английский
Linking child externalising problems to psychological distress in parents: Mobile phone use by children as a mediator
Stress and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(5)
Published: May 22, 2024
Child
externalising
problems,
such
as
acting
out
and
hostility,
have
been
found
to
be
significant
stressors
for
parents,
leading
increased
distress
levels.
This
cross-sectional
study
examined
the
mediating
role
of
parents'
use
mobile
phones
soothe
or
engage
children
in
association
between
child
problems
parents.
Altogether
937
parents
aged
5-12
reported
their
child's
phone
use,
through
an
online
survey.
The
findings
indicated
that
with
high
are
more
likely
keep
them
engaged
daily
activities,
which,
turn,
is
associated
higher
remained
significantly
positively
even
after
accounting
effect.
results
highlight
child-driven
effect
on
parenting
behaviours,
indicating
importance
providing
alternative
strategies
cope
order
promote
parental
emotional
well-being.
Language: Английский
Depression and Anxiety among Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Cumulative Stress and Emotion Dysregulation
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Abstract
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
introduced
many
new
stressors
for
parents
worldwide.
This
study
investigated
the
link
between
parents’
cumulative
stress
and
psychological
distress
during
pandemic.
Parents’
emotion
dysregulation
was
further
examined
as
a
moderator
distress.
Methods:
A
total
of
155
in
United
States
participated
present
study.
Path
analysis
conducted
to
evaluate
effects
stress,
including
COVID-19-related
general
parental
well
on
distress,
depression
anxiety.
Results:
findings
indicated
that
predicted
depressive
symptoms.
Emotion
exacerbated
effect
depression.
were
also
predictive
anxiety
In
addition,
Conclusions:
revealed
additively
interactively
associated
with
their
inform
researchers
practitioners
have
can
worsen
negative
mental
health
challenging
times,
such
Language: Английский
Effect of probiotics as adjuvant therapy of antidepressants in male Wistar rats with anhedonia behavior
Wati Evilia,
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Anak Ayu Sri Wahyuni,
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Ida Aju Kusuma Wardani
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et al.
Bali Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 1334 - 1341
Published: April 27, 2023
Link
of
Video
Abstract
:
https://youtu.be/umLlj1K4l2w
Background:
Depression
is
one
the
most
common
causes
disability
in
world,
and
third
patients
do
not
respond
to
currently
available
antidepressants,
so
a
strategy
needed
its
management.
There
have
been
many
studies
looking
for
relationship
between
role
gut
mental
health.
Probiotics
are
focus
much
research
field
psychiatry
today
due
their
alleged
improving
health
through
Methods:
This
was
true
experimental
study
with
posttest-only
design
control
group
design.
Brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
plasma
levels,
serum
serotonin
(ST)
sucrose
preference
test
(SPT)
values
were
analysed
39
male
Wistar
rats
anhedonic
behavior.
Results:
Average
BDNF
level
treatment
1.63
ng/mL
standard
deviation
0.56
ng/mL,
while
mean
0.89
0.46
ng/mL.
significant
difference
that
levels
lower
than
group,
p<0.001
(CI
=
95%).
The
median
ST
25.78
an
IQR
9.61
7.5
0.38
Statistically,
from
p
value
<0.001.
SPT
score
84.5
interquartile
range
(IQR)
12%,
67
8%.
Conclusion:
effect
probiotics
as
adjuvant
antidepressant
therapy
Language: Английский