An Uncontrolled Clinical Trial of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

Lalande, Lloyd; King, Robert; Bambling, Matthew; Schweitzer, Robert

doi:10.1007/s10879-017-9360-0

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“…Additionally, there appears to be good acceptance and endorsement among mental health professionals receiving training (Lalande et al, 2016) and among clinical trial participants (Lalande, 2021). Further, a clinical trial of GRMT with depression and anxiety sufferers has demonstrated its efficacy in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, along with increasing sense of wellbeing (Lalande et al, 2017).…”

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“…An intervention specific mechanism of change embodied in the first component of GRMT hypothesized to contribute to positive outcomes is replacement of inhibited breathing with a conscious breathing pattern free of inhibition which can facilitate full contact with the moment-to-moment flow of experiencing. Lalande et al (2017) found that over the course of GRMT sessions, participants perception of their breathing as free and uninhibited, including the ability to totally relax their exhale, significantly increased. This perceived reduction in breathing inhibition significantly predicted reductions in anxiety, stress, and anxiety sensitivity.…”

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Evaluation of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) for Reducing Stress in Nurses

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J Holist Nurs

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Guided respiration mindfulness therapy (GRMT) is a clinical model of breathwork that has shown promise as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and stress. This study examined the effectiveness of GRMT as a holistically oriented intervention for reducing psychological distress in nurses. Sixty-two nurses were assigned to either five sessions of GRMT or 5 sessions of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) comparison condition which were conducted over 5 weeks. A no-treatment control was also included. Session-by-session change in depression, anxiety, and stress, along with change in mindfulness and self-compassion were assessed. Multilevel analysis showed GRMT resulted in statistically significant reductions in overall psychological distress, anxiety, and stress levels, as well as significant increases in mindfulness and self-compassion with large to very large effect sizes. On all measures, GRMT performed better than the comparison MBI intervention which showed no significant effect on stress levels. Results suggest that GRMT can provide nurses with an effective group intervention for reducing stress, and increasing mindfulness and self-compassion which are foundational elements of self-care for the holistic nurse.

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Evaluation of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) for Reducing Stress in Nurses

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“…Generally, higher scores indicate a greater level of psychological disorders. Participants were classified into one of the five primary classifications based on their scores, which include the absence of disease, mild, moderate, severe, and very severe [ 39 – 41 ]. Finally, the individuals were classified into two main categories: “absence of disease, mild, and moderate psychological disorders symptoms” and “with severe psychological disorders symptoms” (individuals who were classified as severe and very severe).…”

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The association between major dietary patterns and severe mental disorders symptoms among a large sample of adults living in central Iran: Baseline data of YaHS-TAMYZ cohort study

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Background The diet’s role in developing psychological disorders has been considered by researchers in recent years. Objective To examine the association between major dietary patterns and severe mental disorders symptoms in a large sample of adults living in Yazd city, central Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study used the baseline data of a population-based cohort study (Yazd Health study: YaHS). Dietary intakes were assessed by a multiple-choice semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ, Yazd nutrition survey called TAMYZ). Psychological assessments were also done by using the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire. Major dietary patterns were identified using principal component analysis (PCA). Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and mental disorders symptoms. Results A total of 7574 adults were included in the current analysis. Four major dietary patterns were identified: "Sugar and Fats”, “Processed Meats and Fish”, "Fruits" and “Vegetables and Red Meat”. After adjustment for all confounding variables, participants in the fifth quintile of “Fruits” dietary pattern which was highly correlated with dried fruits, canned fruits, fruit juice, olive, hydrogenated fats and fruits intake, had a lower odds of severe depression (OR=0.61, 95% CI: 0.45–0.81, p for trend=0.057), anxiety (OR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.50–0.80, p for trend=0.007), and stress, (OR=0.45, 95% CI: 0.30–0.68, p for trend=0.081). Conclusions The intake of a dietary pattern high in dried fruits, canned fruits, fruit juice, olive, hydrogenated fats, and fruits might be inversely associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Future prospective studies are needed to warrant this finding.

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“…In respiration practice, breathing is an exercise, relaxation, and contemplative practice, which is a respiration-based intervention that is similar to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT; Monteiro et al, 2015 ). Guided respiration therapy is based on the principle of integrating breathing and relaxation self-regulation ( Lalande et al, 2016 ), which actively changes breathing behavior and sustained intensity, and thus manages the dynamic interplay of physiological and psychological processes while minimizing discomfort or cathartic expressions and increasing engagement ( Lalande et al, 2017 ). Paying attention to the breath requires one to shift attention to the sensation of breathing and to be aware of it at all times ( Chittaro and Vianello, 2016 ).…”

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The Relationship of Breathing and COVID-19 Anxiety When Using Smart Watches for Guided Respiration Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study

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COVID-19 mortality rates are increasing worldwide, which has led to many highly restrictive precautionary measures and a strong sense of anxiety about the outbreak for many people around the world. There is thus an increasing concern about COVID-19 anxiety, resulting in recommending approaches for effective self-care. From a positive psychology perspective, it is also important for people to have positive affect when dealing with this pandemic. According to previous literature, respiration is considered to be an effective way to enhance people’s mental health. Among all the wearable devices, Apple Watch has the largest market share, so this study recruited Chinese users that use respiration exercise function on Apple Watch; a total of 316 valid data were retrieved. Meanwhile, to understand one approach related to using Apple Watch to practice respiration to reduce COVID-19 anxiety about being infected during the COVID-19 outbreak, this study used a web-based cross-sectional survey to examine anxiety about being infected by COVID-19 among Chinese people who had been using the Apple Watch to practice respiration during the period of the COVID-19 outbreak. The study was based on the Health Theoretical Model, and the model was developed with four dimensions and was validated with structural equation modeling. The results of this study showed that practicing few minutes had a positive relationship on positive attitude, and positive attitude had a negative relationship on pandemic anxiety and a positive relationship on continuance use intention. Anxiety about the pandemic had a negative relationship on the intention to continue using the function. This showed that respiration practice can help to suppress the increase in anxiety levels regarding this pandemic.

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An Uncontrolled Clinical Trial of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

Cited by 7 publications

References 28 publications

Evaluation of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) for Reducing Stress in Nurses

Evaluation of Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT) for Reducing Stress in Nurses

The association between major dietary patterns and severe mental disorders symptoms among a large sample of adults living in central Iran: Baseline data of YaHS-TAMYZ cohort study

The Relationship of Breathing and COVID-19 Anxiety When Using Smart Watches for Guided Respiration Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study

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