Mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and depression

Clinics in Integrated Care, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100138 - 100138

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of online mindfulness-based interventions in improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. e0274177 - e0274177

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

Introduction Psychotherapies, such as mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), are currently needed to tackle mental health problems. Online MBIs have become promising since face-to-face limited during the COVID-19 pandemic due lockdown and social distancing. This systematic review meta-analysis aimed investigate effect of online in improving health, mainly depression, anxiety, stress. Materials methods A literature search was conducted according PRISMA 2020 guidelines on several databases for eligible studies up October 17, 2021. Study quality assessed using Cochrane’s Risk Bias 2 tool. Effect sizes were presented standardized mean difference (Hedges’ g ) between control groups at post-test follow-up a random-effects model. Results Eight randomized controlled trials involving 868 participants included this meta-analysis. The pooled adherence rate 94% (95% CI = 91% 98%). findings revealed that had statistically significant small moderate reducing depression ( -0.32; 95% -0.49 -0.14; I 0%), anxiety -0.25; -0.43 -0.06; 27%), stress -0.62; -1.09 -0.16; 83%). In addition, effects observed -0.26; -0.48 -0.04; 0%) -0.28; -0.08; but not Conclusion beneficial particularly stress, pandemic. Given limitations current study, future specifically consider potential influencing factors, longer evaluation, methodological warranted.

Language: Английский

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Positive Impacts of a Four-Week Neuro-Meditation Program on Cognitive Function in Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1361 - 1361

Published: Jan. 11, 2023

Study objective: Long COVID patients can experience high levels of impairment in their cognitive function and mental health. Using a parallel randomized control trial, we evaluated the effectiveness neuro-meditation program to reduce with long COVID. Methods: A total 34 were an intervention group (G-Int; n = 17) or (G-Con; 15 healthy participants constitutive normative (G-Nor). The consisted ten 30-min sessions Rebalance® over period five weeks. Each session included sound therapy coach-guided meditation associated light stimulations (i.e., chromotherapy). Primary outcomes performance on computerized tasks (choice response time, pattern comparison, Simon, pursuit rotor task, Corsi block-tapping task), physical fatigue (Chalder scale), perceived stress (perceived scale) mood (profiles states). Secondary anxiety depressive symptoms (hospital depression muscular pain, joint headaches using visual analog scales (VAS) as well sleep quality (Spiegel questionnaire). Assessments conducted at baseline 1–2 7–8 days follow-up. Results: Compared subjects, showed significant differences all self-report questionnaires, improved subjective reports, performances, especially reaction time-based tasks. In particular, only G-Int revealed shortened times choice time (RTbaseline 593 ± 121 ms vs. RTpost2 521 86 ms, p < 0.001), Simon 539 123 494 134 0.01), comparison 1244 315 1079 213 0.001). Conclusions) Initial evidence suggests that reduces improves fatigue, muscle anxiety, disturbances quality. hence constitutes promising non-pharmacological for treatment long-term psychological/cognitive COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-Related distress, body image, and eating behaviors: a cross-sectional explanatory model

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: March 2, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors in adolescents. To better understand these associations, this study tested an explanatory model which appearance-focused social media use, internalization of pressure, mindfulness abilities mediated the relationship between COVID-related distress dissatisfaction, turn was dietary restraint binge episodes. Methods Adolescents ( N = 493, M age 16.7; 47.5% girls) recruited within high schools completed online measures. We conducted testing through path analysis MPlus, using modification indices to derive a well-fitting model. Results initially hypothesized poor fit for data. final well-adjusted confirmed several significant paths supported parallel mediational roles (specifically, use pressure) along mindfulness, on COVID-19-related satisfaction. Model adjustments involved adding three paths, resulting two additional indirect effects, suppressing one path. Conclusions Findings suggest that pressure are potential key processes explaining disorders among adolescents who experienced higher levels distress.

Language: Английский

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How to create a mindful community of practice: exploring the social functions of group-based mindfulness practices facilitated via Zoom during COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

This exploratory qualitative study was conducted to investigate the experiences of individuals who have been participating in online mindfulness sessions with an community since beginning COVID-19, i.e., during a period heightened uncertainty and social isolation. The study’s purpose better understand functions regularly practicing this practice. Analyses from semi-structured interviews reveal how shared practice may foster several pillars connection interbeing These include improved mind–body awareness, coupled unique sense trust connection, which helped cultivate collective alignment common humanity among research participants. Findings are discussed through lens interdependence theory, resulting propositions on create mindful concludes call for more understudied domain invites researchers practitioners test these further. Its overall aim is stimulate debate groups intent creating their workplace, educational setting, or neighborhood.

Language: Английский

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The effects of loving-kindness interventions on positive and negative mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 110, P. 102433 - 102433

Published: April 16, 2024

Loving-kindness meditations involve sending feelings of kindness and care to a series people including oneself, loved ones, strangers, all beings. interventions (LKIs), which include knowledge and/or practice related loving-kindness, have been gaining attention as potential intervention for improving mental health in adults. This meta-analysis synthesized the effects LKIs on both positive (i.e., mindfulness, compassion, affect) negative affect, psychological symptoms) indices across comparison types passive control, active alternative treatment) general sample community, university), explored characteristics that may impact their effectiveness format, length, presence/absence live facilitator). Following systematic review six databases November 2023, 23 randomized controlled studies met eligibility criteria were included review. Relative control groups, had symptoms; these non-significant relative groups therapeutic treatments. Notably, did not differ function type, or facilitator. Findings provide support conditions, well comparability evidence-based treatments, insight into resource-effective approaches delivery effective LKIs. However, additional are needed confirm impacts other field.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of stress management interventions to change cortisol levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Psychoneuroendocrinology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 159, P. 106415 - 106415

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

Stress has a damaging impact on our mental and physical health, as result, there is an on-going demand for effective stress management interventions. However, are no reviews or meta-analyses synthesising the evidence base of randomised controlled trials testing effectiveness psychological interventions changing cortisol levels (the hormone) in non-patient groups. Therefore, primary aim this systematic review meta-analysis was to address gap. Six databases (Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Web Science) were searched (1171 studies identified) with 58 (combined N = 3508) included meta-analysis. The coded into one four categories; mind body therapies, mindfulness, relaxation talking therapies. A random effects measured blood, saliva hair found that outperformed pooled control conditions medium positive effect size (g 0.282). utilised awakening measures 0.644) revealed larger than those diurnal 0.255). Mindfulness 0. 345) 347) most at levels, while therapies 129) 0.107) shown have smaller non-significant sizes. Additionally, active group 477) over passive 0.129) stronger effects. Length intervention, study quality, risk bias, age gender did not influence publication bias. Overall, current findings confirm can positively levels. Future research should investigate longer term implications health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Cognitive, psychological, and physiological effects of a web-based mindfulness intervention in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: an open study

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Abstract Background The development of effective strategies to maintain good mental health older adults is a public priority. Mindfulness-based interventions have the potential improve psychological well-being and cognitive functions adults, but little known about effect such when delivered through internet. During COVID-19 pandemic we evaluated short- long-term cognitive, psychological, physiological effects mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) via web-based videoconference in healthy adults. Methods Fifty participated an 8-week MBI, which comprised structured 2-h weekly group sessions. A comprehensive evaluation encompassing (verbal memory, attention processing speed, executive functions) assessments (depression anxiety symptoms, mindfulness, worries, emotion regulation strategies, well-being, interoceptive awareness sleep) was conducted. Additionally, electroencephalography (EEG) data were recorded before after MBI at 6-month follow-up (T6). Data analyzed using intention-to-treat approach, linear mixed models adjusted for age. size time computed as omega squared. Results We observed significant improvements from pre-MBI post-MBI T6 across several measures. These notable areas verbal memory (California Verbal Learning Test, p ≤ .007), (Trail Making Test BA, < .050), (Multidimensional Assessment Interoceptive Awareness, = .0002 self-regulation .05 noticing, body listening, trusting dimensions), rumination (Heidelberg Form Emotion Regulation Strategies, .018). changes associated with low medium size. Moreover, EEG patterns, decrease alpha1 ( .004) increase alpha2 .0001) T6. Notably, TMTBA correlated while TMTA linked .025). Conclusions results our study show that leads measures, modulations specific brain rhythms. While these findings are promising, further controlled studies required validate preliminary results. Trial registration trial has been registered United States National Library Medicine Institutes Health Registry Clinical Trials under code NCT05941143 on July 12, 2023.

Language: Английский

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Effects of online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on anxiety symptoms in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: July 28, 2023

Abstract Background An increasing number of studies have documented the effectiveness on various types face-to-face and online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing anxiety among general population, but there is a scarcity systematic reviews evaluating evidence MBIs adults. Therefore, we examined effects symptoms adults explored moderating participant, methods, intervention characteristics. Methods We systematically searched nine databases through May 2022 without date restrictions. Inclusion criteria were primary with measured as an outcome, comparison group, written English. used random-effects model to compute effect sizes (ESs) using Hedges’ g , forest plot, Q I 2 statistics measures heterogeneity; also moderator analyses. Results Twenty-six included 3,246 participants (39.9 ± 12.9 years old). Overall, showed significantly improved ( = 0.35, 95%CI 0.09, 0.62, 92%) compared controls. With regards moderators, researchers reported higher attrition, they less beneficial β =-0.001, =4.59, p .032). No other quality indicators moderated anxiety. Conclusion Online adult population. Thus, it might be adjunctive or alternative complementary treatment for However, our findings must interpreted caution due low unclear power sample studies; hence, high-quality are needed confirm findings.

Language: Английский

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Long-term effects of combined mindfulness intervention and app intervention compared to single interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial

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

Published: March 19, 2024

Objectives The study examines the short-, middle-, and long-term effects of a combined intervention (face-to-face mindfulness plus app 7Mind), compared to single interventions alone an via 7Mind alone). subgroups were with active control group on mindfulness, mindful characteristics, mental health, emotion regulation, attentional abilities during COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, explores whether students’ engagement their formal practice at home improves outcomes. Methods employs randomized controlled trial approach involving three groups group, two follow-ups conducted over 12 months. included 177 university students who randomly assigned ( n = 42), (7Mind app, 44), + 45), 46). duration was 4 weeks. outcome variables assessed pre- post-intervention, months post-intervention. Results At post-intervention both follow-ups, in did not demonstrate better outcomes or across all measures. no statistically significant difference observed between any However, it is noteworthy that exhibited improvement body awareness, stress, short, medium, long term. Moreover, higher usage significantly associated increased awareness. greater use also correlated stress. Conclusion results suggest similar condition (communication training) investigated Furthermore, can negatively affect

Language: Английский

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