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Kristin L Szuhany

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2025-2026

Papers

A randomized controlled trial comparing mindfulness to escitalopram for anxiety: In-person and remote, synchronous delivery pre and post COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal of Affective Disorders September 1, 2025 Elizabeth A Hoge, Mihriye Mete, Amanda W Baker et al. 3 citations

For adults with anxiety disorders, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) delivered via videoconference was comparably effective to in-person MBSR, but MBSR-VC did not meet the threshold for non-inferiority compared to the antidepressant escitalopram (ESC) delivered by videoconference. In a randomized controlled trial with 202 participants, MBSR-VC and ESC-VC showed similar average improvement on the Clinical Global Impression of Severity scale (1.39 vs 1.51 points), but non-inferiority was not supported. In-person treatments had a greater impact on social anxiety than their video versions. ESC-VC received higher satisfaction ratings and had a greater effect on panic symptoms than MBSR-VC. Remotely delivered MBSR is a viable option for anxiety disorders, though social anxiety may benefit more from in-person care.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2025.04.145 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Anxiety disorders Comparative effectiveness Escitalopram +1

Effects of MBSR and escitalopram on self-compassion in anxiety disorders.

Journal of Psychiatric Research June 1, 2026 Amanda W Baker, Samantha R Philip, Caroline H Armstrong et al.

An 8-week course of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the medication escitalopram both improved self-compassion in 198 adults with anxiety disorders, but MBSR was not generally superior to escitalopram. Two subscales showed differences: MBSR improved Common Humanity over time while escitalopram did not, and MBSR produced greater improvement in Mindfulness from baseline to post-treatment. All domains of self-compassion improved across both groups. The findings suggest that MBSR may offer specific benefits for enhancing mindfulness and common humanity, supporting its use when improving self-relational capacities is a treatment priority.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.02.010 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Anxiety Meditation Mindfulness Medication +1