The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a pilot randomized controlled trial.
BMC psychology April 24, 2025 Tsui Yuk Law, Daniel Bressington, Jiayin Ruan et al. 4 citations
A pilot randomized controlled trial tested mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for Chinese parents of children aged 3–12 with ADHD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-six parents were randomly assigned to MBSR or usual care; all completed the program. Self-perceived stress in the MBSR group dropped from 29.44 before intervention to 25.50 immediately after and 24.72 one month later. Parental stress scale scores fell from 74.50 to 68.94 and then to 67.50. The MBSR group showed significantly greater stress reduction than usual care. 66% of participants reported satisfaction, suggesting MBSR is feasible and effective for reducing parental stress in this population.