Feasibility and acceptability of a virtual mindfulness intervention for Black adults with PTSD and depression: Randomized controlled trial.
Journal of mood and anxiety disorders March 1, 2024 Abigail Powers, Emma C Lathan, Elizabeth Mcafee et al. 7 citations
An adapted 8-week virtual mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) group intervention for Black adults with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms showed fair feasibility (70% overall) but low completion in the MBCT group (54%) compared to a waitlist control (90%). Among the 46 participants (89.3% women) recruited from an urban safety net hospital, acceptability was high for those who completed the program. Perceived barriers to psychological treatment were high (over 9). The intervention improved coping skills and led to positive health changes, but success depends on reducing engagement obstacles; further studies are needed.