A meta-analysis of 13 randomized trials found that mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce stress and anxiety in caregivers of people with dementia. Interventions lasting 8 weeks or more also help lower depression, but the therapies did not show significant immediate benefits for reducing depression or caregiver burden. The authors suggest mindfulness has potential but note that more rigorous, larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials found that mindfulness-based interventions reduce stress and depression in nurses. The pooled analysis showed a moderate effect on stress (standardized mean difference -0.50) and a smaller effect on depression (standardized mean difference -0.42). The evidence suggests these interventions are beneficial, though the authors note the need for more rigorous research with larger samples. The findings support including mindfulness programs in professional development plans to support nurses' mental health.