Ebrahim Norouzi

2 papers in the library · 12 citations · publishing 2020-2024

Papers

Combined mindfulness-based stress reduction and physical activity improved psychological factors and sleep quality in patients with MDD: A randomized controlled trial study.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing December 1, 2024 Ebrahim Norouzi, Azadeh Naseri, Leeba Rezaie et al. 12 citations

Adding mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and physical activity (PA) to standard antidepressant treatment with sertraline improves sleep and psychological symptoms in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). In a randomized trial with 67 outpatients, those who received a combination of MBSR and PA showed greater reductions in perceived stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and sleep problems compared to those receiving only sertraline or either intervention alone. The benefits were sustained at a four-week follow-up.

DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.10.020 Full text Depression Mindfulness Physical activity Sertraline +1

Implementation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and to improve psychological well-being among retired Iranian football players

Psychology of Sport And Exercise March 1, 2020 Ebrahim Norouzi, M. Gerber, Frough Fattahi Masrour et al.

An 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program, consisting of 16 group sessions, reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression and improved psychological well-being among male retired Iranian football players compared to an active control group. Improvements were maintained at a 12-week follow-up, while the control group remained stable. The study did not assess underlying mechanisms.

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.101636 Psychology