Mindfulness Intervention for Navigating and Decreasing Stress (MINDS-V): Effectiveness of a Tailored Trauma-Informed Mental Health Intervention for Australian Veterans.
Military Medicine January 1, 2026 Wendy Wen Li, Marc Chao, Jennifer Gaskin et al.
A tailored Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for Australian veterans led to significant reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms, measured at four time points including a two-month follow-up. Although mindfulness state did not significantly change, symptom improvements suggest mindfulness practice may support emotional regulation. Slight symptom resurgence occurred at follow-up, but scores remained significantly improved from baseline. The authors propose that long-term engagement strategies, such as booster sessions or community support groups, are essential for sustaining these outcomes.