Mindfulness: An Intervention for Anxiety in Schizophrenia
Louanne W. Davis, Amy M. Strasburger, Linda F. Brown
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services November 1, 2007 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20071101-06 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Descriptive article with case example Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals with schizophrenia experiencing anxiety symptoms |
| Intervention | Mindfulness intervention |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness interventions can be adapted for individuals with schizophrenia to help manage anxiety, worry, and stress, and provides a case example illustrating the adaptation process. Proposes that this is the first such adaptation and calls for future research. |
Abstract
Despite evidence that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders experience significant and persistent symptoms of anxiety, there are few reports of the use of empirically supported treatments for anxiety in this population. This article describes how we have tried to adapt mindfulness interventions to help individuals with schizophrenia who experience significant anxiety symptoms. Although mindfulness has been widely used to help individuals without psychosis, to our knowledge, this is the first study adapting it to help those with schizophrenia manage worry and stress. We provide an overview of the intervention and use an individual example to describe how our treatment development group responded. We also explore directions for future research of mindfulness interventions for schizophrenia.