Mindfulness training for reducing anger, anxiety, and depression in fibromyalgia patients

Amutio, Alberto; Franco, Clemente; Fuentes, María del Carmen Pérez; Gázquez, José J.; Mercader, Isabel

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01572

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“…This is consistent with other research teams that found a diminution of state, trait, or overall anxiety after treatments using mindfulness meditation 16, 31, 32. This is due to individuals at practicing mindfulness may learn to keep a relaxed mind and focus on present moment, cultivating an attitude of acceptance and patience toward unpleasant emotions and thoughts that may arise 32 …”

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Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans

Soto-Vásquez

Alvarado-García²

2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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The goal of this study was to verify whether association of aromatherapy with essential oils of Satureja brevicalyx or Satureja boliviana and mindfulness meditation can reduce anxiety levels in humans. A randomized experimental trial was carried out with 108 participants who were divided into 6 groups, comprising a waiting list control group and five experimental groups. Aromatherapy was carried out by inhalation of essential oils while mindfulness intervention program was focused on “flow meditation”. The anxiety index was evaluated by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Measures were taken two times: pretest and posttest. State and Trait anxiety scores showed a decrease in posttest study phase in comparison with pretest in all experimental groups (p < 0.005), especially in those where aromatherapy and mindfulness meditation were used together. All Cohen's d scores were over to 1 that means a large size effect in anxiety variable. Percentages of change showed reductions of anxiety variable ranging between 20% and 47%. All treatments used isolated or associated, may be considered alternative treatment options for anxiety.

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Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans

Soto-Vásquez

Alvarado-García²

2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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“…Second, MBAT predicted lower volatility of anger than both CBT and UC. Although no known research has examined the effects of mindfulness treatment on volatility, dispositional mindfulness predicts lower volatility of negative affect (Adams et al, 2014), and mindfulness training shows promise for reducing anger (e.g., Amutio et al, 2014). Mindfulness meditation may promote “metacognitive awareness,” or “decentering,” whereby individuals learn to view thoughts and feelings as mental events rather than facts (Bishop et al, 2004; Teasdale et al, 2002).…”

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Mechanisms underlying mindfulness-based addiction treatment versus cognitive behavioral therapy and usual care for smoking cessation.

Spears

Hedeker

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Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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Objective To examine cognitive and affective mechanisms underlying Mindfulness-Based Addiction Treatment (MBAT) versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Usual Care (UC) for smoking cessation. Method Participants in the parent study from which data were drawn (N = 412; 54.9% female; 48.2% African-American, 41.5% non-Latino White, 5.4% Latino, 4.9% other; 57.6% annual income < $30,000) were randomized to MBAT (n = 154), CBT (n = 155), or UC (n = 103). From quit date through 26 weeks post-quit, participants completed measures of emotions, craving, dependence, withdrawal, self-efficacy, and attentional bias. Biochemically-confirmed 7-day smoking abstinence was assessed at 4 and 26 weeks post-quit. Although the parent study did not find a significant treatment effect on abstinence, mixed-effects regression models were conducted to examine treatment effects on hypothesized mechanisms, and indirect effects of treatments on abstinence were tested. Results Participants receiving MBAT perceived greater volitional control over smoking and evidenced lower volatility of anger than participants in both other treatments. However, there were no other significant differences between MBAT and CBT. Compared to those receiving UC, MBAT participants reported lower anxiety, concentration difficulties, craving, and dependence, as well as higher self-efficacy for managing negative affect without smoking. Indirect effects of MBAT versus UC on abstinence occurred through each of these mechanisms. Conclusions Whereas several differences emerged between MBAT and UC, MBAT and CBT had similar effects on several of the psychosocial mechanisms implicated in tobacco dependence. Results help to shed light on similarities and differences between mindfulness-based and other active smoking cessation treatments.

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“…This effect was not detected in the HLT group [79], suggesting that mindfulness techniques may uniquely exert increased effectiveness in patients diagnosed with concurrent depression. Interestingly, a separate study examined the efficacy of 7 weeks of mindfulness training in comparison to a wait-list control on depression, anger, and anxiety in fibromyalgia patients [80]. Mindfulness training incorporated aspects of MBSR but was similar to MSER in that it was modified to focus on acceptance of emotions, thoughts, and sensations.…”

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Mindfulness Meditation for Fibromyalgia: Mechanistic and Clinical Considerations

Adler-Neal

Zeidan

2017

Curr Rheumatol Rep

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Purpose of Review Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread pain and a spectrum of psychological comorbidities, rendering treatment difficult and often a financial burden. Fibromyalgia is a complicated chronic pain condition that requires a multimodal therapeutic approach to optimize treatment efficacy. Thus, it has been postulated that mind-body techniques may prove fruitful in treating fibromyalgia. Mindfulness meditation, a behavioral technique premised on non-reactive sensory awareness, attenuates pain and improves mental health outcomes. However, the impact of mindfulness meditation on fibromyalgia-related outcomes has not been comprehensively characterized. The present review delineates the existing evidence supporting the effectiveness and hypothesized mechanisms of mindfulness meditation in treating fibromyalgia-related outcomes. Recent Findings Mindfulness-based interventions premised on cultivating acceptance, non-attachment, and social engagement may be most effective in decreasing fibromyalgia-related pain and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness-based therapies may alleviate fibromyalgia-related outcomes through multiple neural, psychological, and physiological processes. Summary Mindfulness meditation may provide an effective complementary treatment approach for fibromyalgia patients, especially when combined with other reliable techniques (exercise; cognitive behavioral therapy). However, characterizing the specific analgesic mechanisms supporting mindfulness meditation is a critical step to fostering the clinical validity of this technique. Identification of the specific analgesic mechanisms supporting mindfulness-based pain relief could be utilized to better design behavioral interventions to specifically target fibromyalgia-related outcomes.

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Mindfulness training for reducing anger, anxiety, and depression in fibromyalgia patients

Cited by 58 publications

References 24 publications

Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans

Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans

Mechanisms underlying mindfulness-based addiction treatment versus cognitive behavioral therapy and usual care for smoking cessation.

Mindfulness Meditation for Fibromyalgia: Mechanistic and Clinical Considerations

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