A Pilot Study of Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion Meditation on Depressive Symptoms among People Living with HIV
Gadjah Mada Journal of Professional Psychology (GamaJPP) March 30, 2026 Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, Katrim Alifa Putrikita, Abdul Kholiq Ismail
Individuals living with HIV frequently experience elevated depressive symptoms due to chronic stress, stigma, and emotional burden. Compassion-based interventions such as Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion Meditation (LKCM) have the potential to improve emotional well-being, yet evidence in HIV-positive populations remains limited. This study examined the preliminary effects of a brief...