Mindfulness training for reducing anger, anxiety, and depression in fibromyalgia patients

Frontiers in Psychology

Alberto Amutio¹ 

关键词: fibromyalgia;    anger;    anxiety;    depression;    mindfulness;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01572

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Fibromyalgia is a disabling syndrome. Results obtained with different therapies are very limited to date. The goal of this study was to verify whether the application of a mindfulness-based training program was effective in modifying anger, anxiety, and depression levels in a group of women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This study is an experimental trial that employed a waiting list control group. Measures were taken at three different times: pretest, posttest, and follow-up. The statistical analyses revealed a significant reduction of anger (trait) levels, internal expression of anger, state anxiety, and depression in the experimental group as compared to the control group, as well as a significant increase in internal control of anger. It can be concluded that the mindfulness-based treatment was effective after 7 weeks. These results were maintained 3 months after the end of the intervention.

【 授权许可】

CC BY