Department of Psychiatry, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Third Floor, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.
2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2023-2024
A virtual Mantram Repetition Program—a brief, mindfulness-based, non-trauma-focused group intervention—was feasible, acceptable, and safe for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder. Over 8 weeks, groups of 4–5 participants met via Webex for 90-minute sessions. Of 43 enrolled, 5 did not start and 8 dropped out, leaving 35 completers (81.4% retention). Treatment completion and retention exceeded 70%. Qualitative feedback highlighted the acceptability of the delivery method, informative materials, and gaining a practical mindfulness tool for symptom management. Further longitudinal trials comparing the virtual program to other interventions are needed.
A virtual Mantram Repetition Program—a brief, mindfulness-based, non-trauma-focused group intervention—was feasible, safe, and acceptable for adults with both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). Of 43 enrolled participants, 35 completed the 8-week program (81.4% retention). Qualitative feedback highlighted the program's acceptability through its delivery method, informative materials, and a practical mindful tool for managing symptoms. Further controlled trials are needed to compare the program with other interventions.