The article I selected is “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety and Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Hofmann, Sawyer, Witt, and Oh (2010). The article reviews 47 studies that examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on anxiety and depression in adults.
The population under consideration in the article is adults with anxiety and depression. The studies included in the review were conducted in a variety of settings, including clinical settings, community settings, and university settings.
The specific intervention that was used in the studies included in the review was mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). MBSR is a program that teaches participants how to focus their attention on the present moment and to develop a non-judgmental attitude towards their thoughts and feelings.
The authors of the article claim that MBIs are effective in reducing anxiety and depression in adults. They found that MBIs were more effective than control interventions in reducing anxiety and depression. They also found that MBIs were effective for both acute and chronic anxiety and depression.
- Findings/outcomes of the study:
The findings of the study support the authors’ claims. The studies included in the review found that MBIs were effective in reducing anxiety and depression. The average effect size for MBIs was 0.52, which is considered to be a medium effect size. This means that MBIs were about twice as effective as control interventions in reducing anxiety and depression.
- Translation into practice:
The findings of the study suggest that MBIs could be a valuable tool for therapists who work with clients who have anxiety and depression. MBIs could be used as a standalone intervention or as an adjunct to other interventions.
In my own practice, I work with clients who have a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression. I believe that MBIs could be a valuable tool for some of my clients. I would need to assess each client individually to determine if MBIs would be a good fit for them. However, I believe that MBIs have the potential to help some of my clients reduce their anxiety and depression and improve their overall well-being.
Conclusion:
The article “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety and Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Hofmann, Sawyer, Witt, and Oh (2010) provides evidence that MBIs are effective in reducing anxiety and depression in adults. The findings of the study suggest that MBIs could be a valuable tool for therapists who work with clients who have anxiety and depression.
