Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults, contributing to increased medical morbidity and mortality, reduced quality of life, and higher healthcare costs. A quasi-experimental study assessed the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on depression among elderly residents of residential homes in Bangalore. The experimental group received MBSR while the control group did not. The study found a significant reduction in depression in the experimental group compared to the control group.
A randomized pilot study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on blood pressure in adults aged 35-60 with type 2 diabetes in a rural community near Bangalore. Forty participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving MBSR training or a control group receiving no training. Blood pressure was measured at baseline and after the intervention. MBSR significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (p=0.018), but diastolic blood pressure did not change significantly (p=0.119). The authors conclude that MBSR is effective in controlling blood pressure in individuals with type 2 diabetes.