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Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)

ISSN 2640-8074

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2024-2025

Papers

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Among People Recovering from Mental Illness: A Tailored Mindfulness-Based Intervention versus Relaxation Training.

Journal of evidence-based social work (2019) January 1, 2024 Yi Ting Daphne Cheng, Kim Wan Daniel Young, Per Carlbring et al. 2 citations

A tailored mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) called REMIND 2.0 was compared with relaxation training (RT) in a small pilot trial with 28 people who have mental illness. MBI participants showed significant improvements in personal recovery, mindfulness, self-compassion, resilience, depression, positive and negative moods, quality of life, and general health immediately after the program, and most gains were maintained one month later. RT participants initially improved on secondary outcomes but then declined at follow-up, except for anxiety and stress. Participants found the MBI acceptable and relevant to personal recovery. The tailored MBI appears to be a potentially effective and feasible approach for supporting recovery in this population.

A Preliminary Evaluation of Virtual Reality Mindfulness Tool for Veterans with Pain and Anxiety.

Journal of evidence-based social work (2019) May 29, 2025 Micki Washburn, Paul Ziemba, Elizabeth Eng et al.

A newly developed virtual reality-based mindfulness tool, DawnVRTM, showed high levels of acceptability and usability among military veterans. After a single session, most users reported decreases in anxiety, pain, and overall stress. The findings support the tool's ease of use and provide initial evidence that it may help veterans manage physical pain and anxiety, potentially improving their self-management of symptoms and overall care experience.