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M. O'Connor

2 papers in the library · publishing 2019-2025

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Mindfulness and Relaxation Interventions Reduce Depression, Negative Affect and Stress in Widow(er)s

Journal of Loss and Trauma June 1, 2025 Lindsey M. Knowles, Deanna M Kaplan, Melissa Flores et al.

Abstract Grief is a profound life stressor that impacts multiple psychological outcomes. Mind-body interventions like Mindfulness Training (MT) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) show promise for addressing negative psychological sequelae of grief. The present study investigated the effects of MT and PMR on secondary outcomes of grief including depressive symptoms, negative and positive...

Internet‐delivered mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for anxiety and depression in cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial

Psycho-Oncology November 1, 2019 E. Nissen, M. O'Connor, Viktor Kaldo et al.

Internet‐delivered interventions may alleviate distress in cancer survivors with limited access to psychological face‐to‐face treatment. In collaboration with a group of cancer survivors, we developed and tested the efficacy of a therapist‐assisted internet‐delivered mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (iMBCT) program for anxiety and depression in cancer survivors.