Citation

Aalsma MC, Jones LD, Staples JK, Garabrant JM, Gordon JS, Cyr LR, Salgado EF, Salyers MP. J. Pediatr. Health Care 2020; 34(5): 462-469.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.05.003

PMID

32861425

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to determine the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of Mind-Body Skills Groups (MBSGs) as a treatment for depressed adolescents in primary care.
METHOD: A single-arm clinical trial was conducted. A 10-week MBSG program was implemented in primary care. Participants completed self-report measures at baseline, postintervention, and 3 months following the MBSGs. Measures included the Children's Depression Inventory-2, Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Self-Efficacy for Depressed Adolescents, rumination subscale of the Children's Response Style Questionnaire, and a short acceptability questionnaire.
RESULTS: Participants included 43 adolescents. The total depression scores significantly improved following the MBSG intervention and continued to improve significantly from posttreatment to follow-up. Mindfulness, self-efficacy, rumination, and suicidal ideation all had significant improvement following the intervention. Acceptability of the program was strong, and attendance was excellent.
DISCUSSION: Preliminary evidence suggests that MBSGs are an acceptable treatment for primary care settings and lead to improved depression symptoms in adolescents.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Adolescents; Child; depression; Depression; Humans; mind-body intervention; Mindfulness; Pilot Projects; primary care; Primary Health Care; Suicidal Ideation