Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on the Mental Health and Care Burden in Family Caregivers of Individuals with Psychosis.
Münevver Boğahan, Serpil Yılmaz, Mualla Yılmaz
Community Mental Health Journal February 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-025-01527-z (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 50 |
| Population | Family caregivers of individuals with psychosis |
| Duration | 8-week intervention, 3-month follow-up |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Care burden Psychiatric nursing Psychosis |
| Registration | NCT05245305 |
| Key findings | MBSR significantly reduced anxiety, hopelessness, and caregiver burden and increased self-compassion in family caregivers of individuals with psychosis, with effects lasting at least three months. |
Abstract
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial with the aim of determining the effect of MBSR program on the mental health and care burden in family caregivers of individuals with psychosis. This study was designed prospective, two-armed (1:1), randomized clinical trial with assessments on primary and secondary outcomes at baseline, post-intervention, at the 1-month follow-up, and 3-month follow-up. The primary outcome of the study was the change in care burden. Secondary outcomes included changes in anxiety, hopelessness, and self-compassion levels. The study sample consisted of 50 family caregivers (intervention group = 25, control group = 25). In the intervention group, there was a statistically significantly decrease in state anxiety, trait anxiety, hopelessness and caregiver burden, as well as a significant increase in self-compassion compared to the control group at post-intervention, at the 1-month follow-up and 3-month follow-up. These results show promise that MBSR may be an effective intervention for family caregivers of individuals with psychosis. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY: This study was registered in the Clinical Trials under the code NCT05245305 (2022-02-17).
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
Citations in the library
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