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Mind-Body Skills Groups for Adolescents With Depression in Primary Care: A Pilot Study.

Aalsma MC, Jones LD, Staples JK, Garabrant JM, Gordon JS, Cyr LR, Salgado EF, Salyers MP. Mind-Body Skills Groups for Adolescents With Depression in Primary Care: A Pilot Study. Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners. 2020 Sep 1; 34(5):462-469.

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Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to determine the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of Mind-Body Skills Groups (MBSGs) as a treatment for depressed adolescents in primary care. METHOD: A single-arm clinical trial was conducted. A 10-week MBSG program was implemented in primary care. Participants completed self-report measures at baseline, postintervention, and 3 months following the MBSGs. Measures included the Children''s Depression Inventory-2, Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Self-Efficacy for Depressed Adolescents, rumination subscale of the Children''s Response Style Questionnaire, and a short acceptability questionnaire. RESULTS: Participants included 43 adolescents. The total depression scores significantly improved following the MBSG intervention and continued to improve significantly from posttreatment to follow-up. Mindfulness, self-efficacy, rumination, and suicidal ideation all had significant improvement following the intervention. Acceptability of the program was strong, and attendance was excellent. DISCUSSION: Preliminary evidence suggests that MBSGs are an acceptable treatment for primary care settings and lead to improved depression symptoms in adolescents.




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