Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
August 1, 2023
Sathya Dev Unudurthi, Kathy D Wright, Jill M Klimpel et al.
4 citations
A small pilot study tested whether a breathing-based mind-body practice, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), could help people with opioid use disorder in a rural community. Seven of eight participants completed the SKY sessions added to their usual treatment. After the intervention, substance use cravings and depression scores were significantly lower than at the start, while physical functioning and emotional well-being improved. The authors suggest SKY may enhance physical, social, and mental health during long-term opioid treatment, but larger trials are needed to confirm these results.
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
May 14, 2025
Jiaoling Du, Rumei Sha, Ying Wang
2 citations
A meta-analysis of ten randomized controlled trials involving 912 nurses found that mindfulness-based training (MBT) reduces stress and job burnout. MBT lowered stress levels and job burnout. The analysis found no evidence of publication bias. The results suggest MBT is a promising short-term strategy for alleviating stress and burnout among nursing professionals, but further research is needed to assess the durability of its effects.
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
June 1, 2024
Patty R Wilson, Emma Jagasia, Jennifer Lee et al.
1 citation
Formerly incarcerated women often experience poly-victimization, leading to health problems that hinder daily functioning, employment, and housing. Passport to Freedom (P2F), a trauma-informed reentry program, was piloted in 2017 to address connections between trauma and health, coping, and self-management. In a mixed-methods study with 24 participants, depression symptoms and everyday stress concerns decreased after the intervention. Most participants (84%) reported practicing mindfulness, and 63% said mindfulness exercises helped with daily stress management. The program shows promise for supporting health self-management in this population.
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
January 23, 2026
Havva Kaçan, Havva Enıse Oguz
A six-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increased mindfulness and improved stress-coping strategies. Parents who completed the program showed a large increase in mindfulness scores, from an average of 57.9 to 78.5, while a control group showed no change. Self-confident and optimistic coping approaches also improved, and helpless and submissive approaches decreased. The program appears effective for boosting mindfulness and coping in these parents, which may in turn reduce stress for their children.