Effectiveness of Mindfulness Techniques in Decreasing Anxiety and Depression in Women Victims of Spouse Abuse

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrbanoo Ghahari ◽  
Nooshin Khademolreza ◽  
Fatemeh Sadeghi Poya ◽  
Siamak Ghasemnejad ◽  
Bahram Gheitarani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Women Victims ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety are outputs of domestic violence and victims should be treated using medical and nonmedical treatment. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing anxiety and depression of women victims of domestic violence in Tehran. The study is an empirical research in kind of pretest-posttest plan with a control group. Statistical population consists of women victims of domestic violence in Tehran referred to several psychiatric clinics in Tehran for treatment by 2015. The statistical sample consists of 30 women selected randomly, who were placed into two groups, each group with 15 members. The experimental group was under the intervention of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for 8 sessions and control group was in waiting list. Both groups, fulfilled Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in final step and end of treatment. Obtained data was analyzed using ANOVA and using SPSS22 software. The obtained results from the study show that there is a significant difference between two experimental and control groups in terms of depression and anxiety after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention (p<001). The obtained results from the study show that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can affect the reduction of anxiety and depression of women victims of domestic violence.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Mindfulness Techniques in Decreasing Anxiety and Depression in Women Victims of Spouse Abuse

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Shahrbanoo Ghahari ◽  
Nooshin Khademolreza ◽  
Fatemeh Sadeghi Poya ◽  
Siamak Ghasemnejad ◽  
Bahram Gheitarani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Women Victims ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Spouse Abuse ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety are outputs of domestic violence and victims should be treated using medical and nonmedical treatment. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing anxiety and depression of women victims of domestic violence in Tehran. The study is an empirical research in kind of pretest-posttest plan with a control group. Statistical population consists of women victims of domestic violence in Tehran referred to several psychiatric clinics in Tehran for treatment by 2015. The statistical sample consists of 30 women selected randomly, who were placed into two groups, each group with 15 members. The experimental group was under the intervention of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for 8 sessions and control group was in waiting list. Both groups, fulfilled Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in final step and end of treatment. Obtained data was analyzed using ANOVA and using SPSS22 software. The obtained results from the study show that there is a significant difference between two experimental and control groups in terms of depression and anxiety after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy intervention (p<001). The obtained results from the study show that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can affect the reduction of anxiety and depression of women victims of domestic violence.

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S409-S409 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Alisaleh ◽  
S. Ghahari
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
And Control

ObjectiveThe main objective of the present study is to investigate effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis.MethodsThis study is in kind of semi-experimental research in form of pretest–posttest pattern with control group. Statistical population of the study consists of all patients with multiple sclerosis referred to Iran MS Association by 2016. Sampling method in this study is available sampling and based on having inclusion criteria. Among depressed and anxiety patients 30 individuals were selected randomly and were classified in two groups with 15 people in each group. Experimental group was under mindfulness-based training on stress reduction for 8 sessions. Control group was also in waiting list. All patients in experimental and control groups fulfilled depression and anxiety inventories before and after intervention. Obtained data was analyzed using MANCOVA and in SPSS22 software.FindingObtained results show that there is significant difference between the two groups in terms of anxiety and depression after intervention (P < 0.001).ConclusionMindfulness-based stress reduction can help reduction of symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with MS.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Anxiety and depression in hospitalized patients in Department of Oncology University Clinical Hospital Mostar

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 513-513
Author(s):  
D. Babić ◽  
I. Perić ◽  
M. Mikulić
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Research Association ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Clinic Hospital

BackgroundIn recent decades, growing interest in the research association of somatic and psychiatric disorders. Contemporary research and clinical practice shows that approximately half of cancer patients are associated with mental disorders, mostly depression and anxiety disorder.AimTo establish presence of depression and anxiety in patients hospitalized on oncology in University Clinic Hospital in Mostar.Examinees and methods: In total, 80 patients hospitalized on oncology in University Clinic Hospital in Mostar between January 1st and March 31st 2010. (Examine group) and 80 patients who were admitted in ordination of family medicine in Mostar between March 1st and March 20th 2010. (Control group), participated in the research. In research we used Becks Anxiety and Depression Inventory.ResultsExaminees hospitalized on oncology had higher presence of depression in comparison to control group (Fisher exact test, χ2 test = 23,852: P < 0,001). We found no significant difference in presence of anxiety between examine and control group (χ2 test = 3,890; P = 0,143).ConclusionControl group showed statistically higher presence of depression, while we didn’t prove statistically significant difference in presence of anxiety between examine and control group.

scholarly journals Efficacy of the Cognitive and Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hiva Mahmoodi ◽  
Hasan Gharibi ◽  
Mohamad Khaledian
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study was the investigation of the efficacy of the Cognitive and Exposure therapy on the treatment of obsessive- compulsive disorder. This study is experimental expanded with multiple group pre-test, post-test. The statistical population of this study are included all patients with OCD, referred to clinical centers, hospitals and private clinics and counseling centers in Saghez and Boukan citiesat the age of 40-20 years. The statistical sample of this study is included 45 patientswith Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Who were selected randomly. Cognitive therapy was administered for the first experimental group and the second experimental group receives exposure therapy while the control group received no treatment. Subscales Madsly questionnaire was usedfor data gathering for OCD. For data analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and least significant difference test to compare scores differences between pretest - posttest variables in the experimental and control groups was used. Findings showed that Cognitive and Aversion Therapy on the control group has a significant impact on the improvement of obsession, check out, washing, slowness and obsessive doubts. The results showed that Whittal Cognitive Therapy more impact on the reduction of obsessions in comparsion with Exposure therapy.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Training Based on Healthy Human Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy in Marital Happiness

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Sara Moradi ◽  
◽  
Asghar Aghaei ◽  
Mohsen Golparvar ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Marital Happiness ◽  
Healthy Human ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Emotion Focused Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
And Control

Background: Psychological factors affect marital conflict and happiness; in other words, they strengthen and shape marital relations. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training based on Healthy Human Theory (HHT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) in marital happiness of couples living in Isfahan City, Iran. Materials & Methods: This research has a pretest-posttest control group design. The statistical population included all couples referring to mental health centers in Isfahan in 2020. The study sample consisted of 39 couples selected by the convenience sampling method. The participants were randomly divided into two experimental groups (training based on HHT and EFT) and control group (n=13 couples per group). The research instrument included the marital satisfaction scale. Follow-up was performed after 90 days. Repeated-measures ANOVA in SPSS software was used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that training based on HHT significantly affected marital happiness compared to EFT and control group (P=0.001). The Mean±SD of the posttest scores of marital happiness in the HHT-based training, EFT, and control groups were 97.92±1.54, 87.50±5.56, and 75.38±8.71, respectively. There was no significant difference between the effects of HHT-based training and EFT on happiness in couples. Conclusion: Based on the results, the HHT-based training and EFT are appropriate methods for improving marital happiness.

scholarly journals The Effect of Education Given to the Caregivers of Patients with Stroke on Anxiety and Depression: An Example from Eastern Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patient ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neurology Clinic ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Control

Background: As one of the chronic conditions, stroke brings about important problems for the individual, their family and the society. Aim: This research was made in order to determine the effect of training given to stroke patient caregivers on their anxiety and depression levels. Methods: This experimental research with pretest-posttest control group was conducted in Neurology Clinic between July 2011 and July 2012. The experiment group of the research consisted of 31 stroke patient lying for the first time in the clinic and control group consisted of 33 stroke patients who lied in the clinic before and also care givers. The pretest data was collected by the patient and care giver introduction form prepared by the researchers starting from the week the patient was accepted to the clinic, Barthel Index and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Posttest data was collected by using all scales after discharge of patient (except introduction form). In the evaluation of the data percentage, average, chi-square was used and also t test was used in independent groups. Results: According to research results a significant difference could not be found between anxiety and depression points of experiment and control groups before training (p>0.05). In the evaluation made after the training it was determined that the anxiety and depression points of the caregivers decreased and the decreases were significant (p<0.001). Conclusions: As a result it was determined that the training given to care givers in the experiment group decreased their anxiety and depression levels. We can recommend that nurses participate in educations on the care of patients with stroke, provide education to caregivers and arrange workshops to increase their awareness on this issue.

scholarly journals Role of Music Therapy in Reducing the Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: A variety of psychological factors can manipulate the severity of premenstrual syndrome. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the role of music therapy in reducing anxiety and depression in premenstrual syndrome. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest-posttest method with a control group. The statistical population of this study included 30 women with the premenstrual syndrome who were referred to Rah-e-Bartar Clinic, Tehran, Iran, in the first six months of 2019. They were then selected voluntarily and assigned randomly in two groups of experimental and control (15 cases per group). Subsequently, the participants were requested to complete Beckchr('39')s Anxiety Test and Beckchr('39')s Depression Test before and after the intervention. A researcher-made music-therapy program was used as the therapeutic intervention. The experimental group was then asked to participate in 12 sessions of music therapy each lasted for 45 min (two sessions per week). At the end of the intervention, the experimental group re-completed the tests at the posttest phase, and the data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. Results: According to the results, after comparing the experimental and control groups at the posttest, the anxiety (Sig=0.06; F=0.12) and depression (Sig=0.09, F=0.10) scores were obtained greater than 0.05. Conclusion: It can be concluded that music therapy was effective in reducing the psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, two of the most important of which are anxiety and depression.

scholarly journals The Effect of Schema Therapy on Psychological Capital and Vulnerable Attachmenin Women with Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Alizadeh ◽  
Bahram Mirzaian ◽  
Ghodratollah Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Schema Therapy ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Background: Cancer causes psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, feelings of sadness, and anger, and family problems. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of schema therapy on psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in women with breast cancer. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer admitted to the Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from 23/07/2019 to 20/11/2019. The total number of the patients was 51, of whom 30 were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group (15 people in each group). The experimental group was exposed to schema therapy for 11 weekly 90-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire and the Vulnerable Attachment Questionnaire were used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-21 software. Results: The results of paired t-test showed a significant difference between the mean scores of the components of psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in the two experimental and control groups. Therefore, it can be stated that the effectiveness of schema therapy was associated with increased self-efficacy (P = 0.013), hope (P = 0.001), resilience (P = 0.034), optimism (P = 0.001), and decreased vulnerable attachment (P = 0.029). Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study regarding the effect of schema therapy on improving psychological capital and reducing vulnerable attachment, it can be concluded that schema therapy can be used as an effective intervention along with other therapies to reduce the problems of women with breast cancer.

The effectiveness of teaching positive psychology on dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of withdrawing addicts

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S410-S410
Author(s):  
S. Ghahari ◽  
Z. Farhanghi ◽  
B. Gheytarani
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Empirical Method ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitudes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

ObjectiveNegative attitudes and the inability of emotion regulation can make individuals vulnerable against addiction. In this field, the main objective of this study is to investigate effectiveness of teaching positive psychology on dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of withdrawing addicts.MethodsThis study is conducted using semi-empirical method in form of pretest posttest. Statistical population consists of all addicted people referred to Addiction Treatment Camps of Karaj by 2015. Among these camps, Vardavard Camp is selected randomly and among the referees, 30 people of those who were qualified to participate in this study and were satisfied for this action were selected and were placed in two experimental and control groups. Experimental group received positive psychology intervention and control group was in waiting list. Both groups fulfilled dysfunctional attitude scale and emotional self-regulation scale in baseline and after treatment. Obtained data have been analyzed using independent t-test and covariance in SPSS-22.FindingThere is significant difference between two groups at the end of intervention in terms of dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation (P < 0.05).ConclusionTeaching positive psychology can lead to change in dysfunctional attitudes and emotional self-regulation of addicted people.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Depression and Anxiety in People with Substance Use Disorder

2022 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Hashemi ◽  
Sanaz Einy ◽  
Matineh Ebadi
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The comorbidity of substance use, mood disorders, and anxiety has been proven in various studies, leading to many clinical implications. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in depression and anxiety in individuals with substance use disorder. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all people with substance abuse in Urmia in 2019, including 220 subjects. The sample consisted of 50 individuals with substance use disorders selected by purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group was trained in eight sessions, each lasting 90 min, based on the ACT protocol by Hayes et al. (2004), while the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were obtained using the Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Pretest and posttest were performed in both groups. The collected data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) using SPSS23 software. Results: The results showed that after controlling for the pretest effects, a significant difference was observed between the mean posttest scores of the two groups in both depression and anxiety (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Acceptance and commitment therapy is an appropriate strategy to effectively improve depression and anxiety in people with substance use disorder.

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