THE EFFECT OF MINDFULNESS ON DEPRESSION IN SINGLE MOTHERS IN BANYUMAS
HEARTY June 1, 2026 Ita Apriliyani, Noor Yunida Triana
A mindfulness intervention significantly reduced depression levels among single mothers in Banyumas. In a quasi-experimental study with 24 participants, depression scores decreased for 12 mothers, increased for 3, and stayed the same for 9. The change was statistically significant (p = 0.020). The authors suggest mindfulness can be part of psychosocial support programs for single mothers in public health settings.