Feasibility and Acceptability of a Community-Based Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for the Under- and Unemployed

Wasson, Rachel S.; Luberto, Christina M.; Murthi, Meera; McDonald, Susan B.; Pallerla, Harini; Novak, Brenna K; Cotton, Sian

doi:10.1177/2164956120973636

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“…The significant effects of MBSR on symptoms of depression have been demonstrated in a range of clinical and non-clinical populations ( 74 ). Particularly during the epidemic, MBSR has shown promising results for medical staff ( 75 ), isolated patients ( 76 ), unemployed people ( 77 ), and university students ( 78 ) to reduce distress and depression. This study supports the scientific application of MBSR and recommends it as an intervention for depression treatment of young adults deeply affected by personal distress .…”

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The relationship between dimensions of empathy and symptoms of depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

Liu

Wulandari

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe relationship between different dimensions of empathy and individual symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic remains unclear, despite the established link between empathy and depression. The network analysis offers a novel framework for visualizing the association between empathy and depression as a complex system consisting of interacting nodes. In this study, we investigated the nuanced associations between different dimensions of empathy and individual symptoms of depression using a network model during the pandemic.Methods1,177 students completed the Chinese version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), measuring dimensions of empathy, and the Chinese version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), measuring symptoms of depression. First, we investigated the nuanced associations between different dimensions of empathy and individual depressive symptoms. Then, we calculated the bridge expected influence to examine how different dimensions of empathy may activate or deactivate the symptoms of depression cluster. Finally, we conducted a network comparison test to explore whether network characteristics such as empathy-depression edges and bridge nodes differed between genders.ResultsFirst, our findings showed that personal distress was positively linked to symptoms of depression. These symptoms involved psychomotor agitation or retardation (edge weight = 0.18), sad mood (edge weight = 0.12), trouble with concentrating (edge weight = 0.11), and guilt (edge weight = 0.10). Perspective-taking was found to be negatively correlated with trouble with concentrating (edge weight = −0.11). Empathic concern was negatively associated with suicidal thoughts (edge weight = −0.10) and psychomotor agitation or retardation (edge weight = −0.08). Fantasy was not connected with any symptoms of depression. Second, personal distress and empathic concern were the most positive and negative influential nodes that bridged empathy and depression (values of bridge expected influence were 0.51 and −0.19 and values of predictability were 0.24 and 0.24, respectively). The estimates of the bridge expected influence on the nodes were adequately stable (correlation stability coefficient = 0.75). Finally, no sex differences in the studied network characteristics were observed.ConclusionsThis study applied network analysis to reveal potential pathways between different dimensions of empathy and individual symptoms of depression. The findings supported the existing theoretical system and contribute to the theoretical mechanism. We have also made efforts to suggest interventions and preventions based on personal distress and empathic concern, the two most important dimensions of empathy for depressive symptoms. These efforts may help Chinese university students to adopt better practical methods to overcome symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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confidence: 99%

The relationship between dimensions of empathy and symptoms of depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

Liu

Wulandari

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Taken together, these factors may help break the PTSD/SUD cycle. As such, mindfulness-based interventions may be an effective, relatively low-cost adjunct or alternative to traditional care for those experiencing symptoms of PTSD/SUD, showing promise in populations experiencing high health disparities (Dutton et al, 2014; Wasson et al, 2020). Indeed, meta-analytic findings suggest the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions is similar to second-line treatments for PTSD (Gallegos et al, 2017).…”

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Adaptation of a mindfulness-based intervention for trauma-exposed, unhoused women with substance use disorder.

Garfin¹,

Amador²,

Osorio³

et al. 2024

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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Objective: Women experiencing homelessness (WEH) report exceedingly high rates of trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorder (SUD). Mindfulness-based interventions including Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) may help lower traumatic stress-related symptoms and reduce SUD, but have been underexplored in community-based settings serving WEH with symptoms of PTSD and SUD. Method: We used a mixed-method, community-engaged approach that implemented a Community Advisory Board and the ADAPT-ITT (assessment, decision, adaptation, production, topical experts, integration, training, testing) framework, including intervention demonstrations, to adapt and refine MBSR for WEH experiencing symptoms of PTSD/SUD. Trauma-exposed WEH (N = 28) living at a drug treatment site provided perspectives and feedback on an MBSR demonstration via quantitative questionnaires and four focus groups. Results: Quantitative measures indicated high perceived acceptability and feasibility: Nearly all WEH reported MBSR activities (including yoga, meditation, body scans, class discussion, and home practice) would be at least “somewhat helpful”; between 71.43% to 89.29% reported each activity would be “a great deal helpful.” Most reported the focus group sessions were useful for providing feedback relevant for improving program design and administration. Qualitative findings revealed four themes aligning with quantitative findings that provided useful suggestions to guide MBSR implementation with trauma-exposed WEH: (a) perception of feasibility and effectiveness of MBSR, (b) strategies for successful recruitment, (c) strategies for successful retention, and (d) characteristics of the MBSR trainer. Conclusions: Focus group recommendations could bolster intervention compliance, engagement, and completion for MBSR and community-based programs for WEH more generally. Results provide suggestions for implementing a trauma-sensitive approach when administering MBSR to trauma-exposed WEH.

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“…Indeed, pro-social attitudes, traits, and actions are increased by mindfulness practice [7,8,9] compared to [10], as well as gratitude [11], compassion, and self-compassion. [12] Studies have shown that interventions involving mindful practice of self-transcendent emotions like gratitude, loving-kindness, compassion, or self-compassion increase self-transcendent emotions and altruistic behavior in comparison to interventions that only focus on experience monitoring or perspective taking. [13,14,15] Like mindfulness, confidence is important for one's mental health and personal growth.…”

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Effect of Mindfulness Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Mbdbt) Training on It Employees : An Intervention Based Approach

Tasneem,

Thomas,

Panwar

2024

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Mindfulness Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (MBDBT) training is a latest advancement in terms of mindfulness based interventions. The MBDBT training focuses on helping the clients learn a set of skills, including - how to observe their experiences, describe the same using verbal labels and be fully present in the moment, as well as in their actions without feeling self-conscious. Hence, the current study is a preliminary investigation to understand the effectiveness of MBDBT training for the identified sample of young employees. A mix-method approach has been used with interview technique followed by time series design for qualitative data. The current empirical research has been conducted on a sample of 10 participants, newly joined employees of Information Technology (IT) companies across Bangalore, within the age range of 25-30 years. For the qualitative part, regular interviews were conducted with the participants through which they were trained on a set of skills for MBDBT, while for the quantitative part, standardized tools pertaining to perceived stress, mindfulness, emotion regulation and general self-confidence were administered. The entire study was 6 weeks long, where the participants were trained on the set of skills for MBDBT training each week, and psychological assessments were done during pre-, mid-, post- and one month follow up sessions for progressive evaluation of MBDBT training. The findings indicate that MBDBT has a significant effect on enhancing mindfulness and cognitive reappraisal and reducing expressive suppression with practice.

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Community-Based Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for the Under- and Unemployed

Cited by 9 publications

References 38 publications

The relationship between dimensions of empathy and symptoms of depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

The relationship between dimensions of empathy and symptoms of depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

Adaptation of a mindfulness-based intervention for trauma-exposed, unhoused women with substance use disorder.

Effect of Mindfulness Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Mbdbt) Training on It Employees : An Intervention Based Approach

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