Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for reducing stress and burnout among psychiatric nurses: a narrative review
American Journal of Translational Research January 1, 2026 Huan Wan
Psychiatric nursing involves patient agitation, emotional labor, and ethical difficulties that can lead to burnout and stress. This narrative review of qualitative and quantitative research examines how mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) address stress, burnout, and resilience in psychiatric nurses. Longer, structured programs tailored to local expectations show clearer reductions in burnout dimensions, while shorter programs, single-session workshops, or online-only formats offer limited and short-lived benefits.