Depressive and anxiety symptoms are one of the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to be one of the proven treatments for improving mild and moderate cases of depression and anxiety. However, there is still a gap regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of MBIs in the real world, especially in low- and middle-income...
To investigate the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion (MBHP) program on quality of life (QOL) and well-being in older adults compared to an active control group. A randomized controlled trial nested within a cohort study was conducted. Participants were allocated to either the MBHP intervention or an active control group (ACG) receiving computer-based cognitive stimulation....
Introduction: Population aging is a global phenomenon that has grown rapidly and progressively all over the world. Interventions that promote health must be studied and implemented to make the aging process be with quality of life. Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions that compromise the quality of life on the elderly and it can cause damage to the autonomy and...