Testing the Feasibility of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention With Underserved Adolescents at Risk for Depression
Cara C. Young, Haruka Minami, Rodolfo Aguilar, Richard A. Brown
Holistic Nursing Practice November 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000295 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Feasibility study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 7 |
| Population | At-risk adolescents from a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community (57% female, 85% Hispanic/Latino) |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based intervention |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key points | The mindfulness-based intervention was feasible and acceptable to at-risk adolescents, with participants reporting sustained improvements in depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and self-esteem. |
Abstract
This study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a mindfulness-based intervention with at-risk adolescents from a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community. Seven adolescents (57% female, 85% Hispanic/Latino) completed the mindfulness-based intervention, demonstrating feasibility, and reported acceptability as well as sustained improvements in depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and self-esteem.
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