A randomized clinical trial with 49 psychiatric ward nurses in Tehran, Iran, found that an eight-session mindfulness meditation training program, delivered over four weeks, improved professional quality of life compared to standard in-service education. The intervention led to significant increases in compassion satisfaction and significant reductions in both burnout and secondary traumatic stress. The authors suggest that mindfulness meditation is an effective, easy-to-implement, and side-effect-free approach for enhancing the well-being of nurses in high-stress psychiatric settings.
Using a mindfulness app for four weeks is feasible for mothers of children with medical complexity and reduces depressive symptoms while improving family functioning. Eight mothers participated in the entire pilot study, completing questionnaires before and after the intervention. The findings suggest that mindfulness apps may help address stress and depression in this population, though larger studies are needed.