Mindfulness-Based Bibliotherapy for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Incarcerated Women
Criminal Justice and Behavior January 21, 2025 Nicole Teske, Joseph Korevec, Jennifer L. Schriver
This research examines the efficacy of a randomized controlled trial of bibliotherapy for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among women in prison. Forty women were randomly assigned to a 5-week bibliotherapy intervention with no therapist contact or a waitlist control group. Participants were provided a workbook based on principles of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy....