A pilot study of loving-kindness meditation for the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
David P Johnson, David L Penn, Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ann M. Kring, Piper S. Meyer, Lahnna I Catalino, Mary Brantley
Schizophrenia Research July 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2011.02.015 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 18 |
| Population | Participants with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and significant negative symptoms |
| Intervention | Loving-kindness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Loving-kindness meditation was feasible and associated with decreased negative symptoms and increased positive emotions and psychological recovery. |
Abstract
This pilot study examined loving-kindness meditation (LKM) with 18 participants with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and significant negative symptoms. Findings indicate that the intervention was feasible and associated with decreased negative symptoms and increased positive emotions and psychological recovery.