Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Mental Health and Psychological Quality of Life among University Students: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 30

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Background. Psychological distress is a progressive health problem that has been linked to decreased quality of life among university students. This meta-analysis reviews existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have examined the effects mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on relief psychosomatic stress-related outcomes and Methods. The PubMed, EMBASE, Web Science, PsycINFO (formerly PsychLit), Ovid MEDLINE, ERIC, Scopus, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Cochrane Library databases were searched in November 2023 identify RCTs for analysis. Data pathology (anxiety, depression, perceived stress), physical capacity (sleep health), well-being (mindfulness, self-kindness, social function, subjective well-being) analyzed. Results. Of 276 articles retrieved, 29 met inclusion criteria. Compared with control therapies, pooled results suggested MBSR had significant effects, reducing anxiety (SMD = −0.29; 95% CI: −0.49 −0.09), depression −0.32; −0.62 −0.02), −0.41; −0.60 −0.29) improving mindfulness 0.34; 0.08 0.59), self-kindness 0.57; 0.30 1.12), −0.59; −1.14 −0.04). No differences observed sleep −0.20; −0.06 0.20), function −0.71; −2.40 0.97), or 0.07; −0.18 0.32). evidence regarding was low. Conclusions. therapy appears be potentially useful relieving functional emotional disorders. However, additional evidence-based large-sample are required definitively determine forms may effective this context ensure benefits obtained ongoing. Future studies should investigate more personalized approaches involving interventions tailored various barriers students’ clinical characteristics. To optimize such interventions, they developed evaluated using designs as multiphase optimization strategy, which allows identification tailoring most valuable intervention components.

Language: Английский

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Training-related improvements in mental well-being through reduction in negative interpretation bias: A randomized trial of online socio-emotional dyadic and mindfulness interventions

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 354, P. 662 - 672

Published: March 12, 2024

Effects of online contemplative practices, especially partner-based on psychological well-being remain mixed, with sparse understanding potential affective-cognitive mechanisms. The study aimed to assess the efficacy two interventions in improving depression, anxiety, emotion regulation (ER), and resilience, evaluate mechanistic role negative attention interpretation biases. Employing a randomized controlled design (n = 285), we compared 10-week mindfulness-based socio-emotional dyadic interventions, both supported by weekly coaching sessions. Mental health aspects were assessed using validated self-report measures biases mouse-contingent Scrambled Sentences Task. Both waitlist control, led reductions depression ER difficulties, while trait anxiety decreased only after mindfulness training. Increases multidimensional resilience observed training stress recovery training, control. Socio-emotional significant bias this mediated anxiety. Neither state or bias. subclinical nature overrepresentation females sample limits generalizability. Findings indicate that sessions, can reduce difficulties. Though practice reduced enhanced recovery, increased resilience. bias, which emerged as an intervention-specific mechanism. These findings highlight benefits intervention approaches for well-being.

Language: Английский

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Network analysis of distress, suicidality, and resilience in a treatment seeking sample of first responders

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 320, P. 742 - 750

Published: Sept. 28, 2022

Language: Английский

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Validation of the PCL-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 in a Sample of Veterans

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 65(8), P. 643 - 654

Published: June 1, 2023

Objective Veterans can present at nongovernment (Department of Defense, Department Affairs) mental health agencies with complex symptom constellations that frequently include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety. To date, no veteran study has validated these measures on a treatment-seeking sample veterans outside the DoD VA. Methods We used ( N = 493) to validate assess constructs (PTSD Checklist 5, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7). Results The seven-factor disorder hybrid configuration was best fit. fitting model depression measure two-factor structure, cognitive-affective, somatic depression. anxiety unidimensional model. Limitations Follow-up studies should nontreatment-seeking discharged veterans. Conclusions interpret findings within scholarship explore clinical implications for providers.

Language: Английский

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Reducing Loneliness through the Power of Practicing Together: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Online Dyadic Socio-Emotional vs. Mindfulness-Based Training

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(5), P. 570 - 570

Published: April 29, 2024

Loneliness has become a pressing topic, especially among young adults and during the COVID-19 pandemic. In randomized controlled trial with 253 healthy adults, we evaluated differential efficacy of two 10-week app-delivered mental training programs: one based on classic mindfulness an innovative partner-based socio-emotional practice (Affect Dyad). We show that resulted in greater reductions loneliness than mindfulness-based training. This effect was shown three measures loneliness: general assessed 20-item UCLA Scale, state queried over 8-day ecological momentary assessment participants' daily lives, ratings required before after practice. Our study provides evidence for higher approach 12 min conducted partner reducing novel, scalable online to reduce increasing problem society.

Language: Английский

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A neuroscience perspective on the plasticity of the social and relational brain

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 3, 2025

Over the past two decades, fields of social and contemplative neurosciences have made significant strides. Initial research utilizing fMRI identified neuronal networks involved in empathy, mentalizing, compassion, as well complex interactions among these networks. Subsequent studies shifted to testing plasticity skills via different types mindfulness- or compassion-based mental training programs, demonstrating brain plasticity, enhanced capacities motivation, improved health overall well-being. Next, researchers developed scalable evidence-based online programs address growing levels problems loneliness, both exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. Innovative approaches, such novel relational partner-based practices app-based dyadic offer solutions counteract ongoing societal deterioration. Current are now applying above findings support resilience building within diverse domains society professional populations-such healthcare workers teachers-at high risk burn-out. Future should explore broader impact training-related individual changes on larger systems, potentially leading development a translational neuroscience approach that leverages insights from needs, thereby enhancing resilience, health, cohesion.

Language: Английский

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The buffering effects of mindfulness and organizational support on the mental health of hospital pharmacists in high-workload environments

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Validation of the PCL-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 in a Sample of First Responders

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 65(6), P. 467 - 476

Published: Feb. 26, 2023

First responders (FRs) commonly present for treatment with complex symptom constellations that frequently include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety. To date, no FR study has validated these measures on a treatment-seeking sample.Confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to validate assess constructs (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist DSM-5, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) sample of FRs ( N = 390).The seven-factor disorder hybrid configuration the best fit. The fitting model depression measure two-factor structure, cognitive-affective somatic depression. Lastly, anxiety unidimensional construct.Follow-up studies should each subtype.We position findings within literature, review clinical implications providers, offer recommendations future research.

Language: Английский

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Boosting Empathy and Compassion Through Mindfulness-Based and Socioemotional Dyadic Practice: Randomized Controlled Trial With App-Delivered Trainings

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25, P. e45027 - e45027

Published: July 26, 2023

Contemplative trainings have been found to effectively improve social skills such as empathy and compassion. However, there is a lack of research on the efficacy app-delivered mindfulness-based dyadic practices in boosting socioaffective capacity.The first aim this study was compare novel app-delivered, partner-based socioemotional intervention (Affect Dyad) with training foster compassion for self or others. The second investigate underlying mechanisms these effects.This randomized controlled trial included interventions waitlist control group, which received after postintervention assessment. We used linear mixed-effects models test effects self-report measures an ecologically valid computer task empathy, others, theory mind. Moderated mediation were whether changes acceptance, empathic distress, listening, interoceptive awareness, mindfulness served psychological processes effects.In 218 participants (mean age 44.12, SD 11.71 years; 160/218, 73.4% female), we all positive composite scores toward (βsocioemotional=.44, P<.001; βwaitlist socioemotional=.30, P=.002; βmindfulness-based=.35, P<.001) others (βsocioemotional=.24, P=.003; socioemotional=.35, βmindfulness-based=.29, P<.001). Compassion measured did not change significantly but showed trend increase only practice (βsocioemotional=.08, P=.08; socioemotional=.11, P=.06). Similarly, concern subscale Interpersonal Reactivity Index, nonsignificant group (βsocioemotional=.17; P=.08). Empathy increased both groups (βsocioemotional=.16, P=.03; (βmindfulness-based=.15; P=.04). mind over time. In self-compassion mediated by decrease distress (indirect effect abmindfulness-based=0.07, 95% CI 0.02-0.14). could be predicted acceptance (βsocioemotional=6.63, 0.52-12.38).Using multimethod approach, shows that are effective fostering self-report. Both low-dose boost behavioral markers; however, dispositional markers trended practice, yet reach statistical significance. Training-related increases rely differential processes, is, improved regulation through activation human care- acceptance-based system training.ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04889508; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04889508.

Language: Английский

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Mapping PTSD, depression, and anxiety: A network analysis of co-occurring symptoms in treatment-seeking first responders

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 168, P. 176 - 183

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

Language: Английский

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