Nasrin Falsafi1, Louisa Leopard2. 1. University of North Carolina, Wilmington falsafin@uncw.edu. 2. University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This pilot study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness practices, including self-compassion and yoga, on depression and/or anxiety in uninsured and/or low-income patients. DESIGN: The design was repeated measures with one group. METHOD: Patients received 8 weeks of mindfulness training including self-compassion and yoga. Depression and anxiety symptoms, self-compassion, and psychological well-being were measured four times. FINDINGS: Interventions were effective in helping uninsured and low-income patients reduce depression and/or anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSION: This study may have implications for a cost-effective treatment for these disorders. The findings from this study can provide useful information to health care providers.
PURPOSE: This pilot study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness practices, including self-compassion and yoga, on depression and/or anxiety in uninsured and/or low-income patients. DESIGN: The design was repeated measures with one group. METHOD:Patients received 8 weeks of mindfulness training including self-compassion and yoga. Depression and anxiety symptoms, self-compassion, and psychological well-being were measured four times. FINDINGS: Interventions were effective in helping uninsured and low-income patients reduce depression and/or anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSION: This study may have implications for a cost-effective treatment for these disorders. The findings from this study can provide useful information to health care providers.
Authors: Shaheja S Bandealy; Nima C Sheth; Samantha K Matuella; Jeremy R Chaikind; Isabelle A Oliva; Samantha R Philip; Paul M Jones; Elizabeth A Hoge Journal: Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ) Date: 2021-06-17