A School-Based Mindfulness Pilot Study for Ethnically Diverse At-Risk Adolescents

Bluth, Karen; Campo, Rebecca; Pruteanu-Malinici, Sarah; Amanda, Reams,; Mullarkey, Michael C; Broderick, Patricia C.

doi:10.1007/s12671-014-0376-1

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“…Mindfulness was measured with the 10-item Children's Acceptance and Mindfulness Measure, [15][16][17] which had good reliability in our sample (α = 0.74 and 0.73). The widely used Perceived Stress Scale 18 showed low reliability within our sample (α = 0.41 and 0.29); by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) methods, we extracted 2 factors: positive/coping (4 items) and stress (6 items), which had improved reliability (α = 0.64-0.75).…”

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School-Based Mindfulness Instruction: An RCT

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Many urban youth experiencesignificant and unremitting negative stressors, including those associated with community violence, multigenerational poverty, failing educational systems, substance use, limited avenues for success, health risks, and trauma. Mindfulness instruction improves psychological functioning in a variety of adult populations; research on mindfulness for youth is promising, but has been conducted in limited populations. Informed by implementation science, we evaluated an adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program to ameliorate the negative effects of stress and trauma among low-income, minority, middle school public school students.

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School-Based Mindfulness Instruction: An RCT

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“…In a preliminary study, Learning to BREATHE decreased depressive symptoms compared to an attention-matched comparison group in adolescents with academic problems. 28 Based upon mindfulness-based stress reduction, 34 Learning to BREATHE was created for adolescents by using developmentally appropriate interactive activities and guided discussions to teach standard mindfulness skills. Example mindfulness awareness activities include breath awareness, body scanning, mindful eating, sitting meditation, loving kindness practice, and mindful movement (yoga).…”

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Pilot randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based group intervention in adolescent girls at risk for type 2 diabetes with depressive symptoms

Shomaker

Bruggink

Pivarunas

et al. 2017

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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Objective (1) Evaluate feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based group in adolescent girls at-risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) with depressive symptoms, and (2) compare efficacy of a mindfulness-based versus cognitive-behavioral group for decreasing depressive symptoms and improving insulin resistance. Design and setting Parallel-group, randomized controlled pilot trial conducted at a university. Participants Thirty-three girls 12-17y with overweight/obesity, family history of diabetes, and elevated depressive symptoms were randomized to a six-week mindfulness-based (n=17) or cognitive-behavioral program (n=16). Interventions Both interventions included six, one-hour weekly group sessions. The mindfulness-based program included guided mindfulness awareness practices. The cognitive-behavioral program involved cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation. Main outcome measures Adolescents were evaluated at baseline, post-intervention, and six-months. Feasibility/acceptability were measured by attendance and program ratings. Depressive symptoms were assessed by validated survey. Insulin resistance was determined from fasting insulin and glucose, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to assess body composition. Results Most adolescents attended ≥80% sessions (mindfulness:92% versus cognitive-behavioral:87%, p=1.00). Acceptability ratings were strong. At post-treatment and six-months, adolescents in the mindfulness condition had greater decreases in depressive symptoms than adolescents in the cognitive-behavioral condition (ps<.05). Compared to the cognitive-behavioral condition, adolescents in the mindfulness-based intervention also had greater decreases in insulin resistance and fasting insulin at post-treatment, adjusting for fat mass and other covariates (ps<.05). Conclusions A mindfulness-based intervention shows feasibility and acceptability in girls at-risk for T2D with depressive symptoms. Compared to a cognitive-behavioral program, after the intervention, adolescents who received mindfulness showed greater reductions in depressive symptoms and better insulin resistance.

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“…Though meditation and mindfulness-based interventions have been less well studied in children and adolescents, some positive findings have been forthcoming (Black et al 2009;Black and Fernando 2014;Bluth et al 2015;Burke 2010;Greenberg and Harris 2012;Schonert-Reichl et al 2015;Semple et al 2010). Recent research has shown that mindfulness-based programs are associated with improved classroom behavior in lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children (Black and Fernando 2014); improved cognitive and emotional control, and decreased stress, depression, and aggression in elementary students (Schonert-Reichl et al 2015); reduced stress and depression in ethnically diverse at-risk adolescents (Bluth et al 2015); and decreased attention and behavior problems in lowerincome minority students (Semple et al 2010).…”

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“…Recent research has shown that mindfulness-based programs are associated with improved classroom behavior in lower-income and ethnic minority elementary school children (Black and Fernando 2014); improved cognitive and emotional control, and decreased stress, depression, and aggression in elementary students (Schonert-Reichl et al 2015); reduced stress and depression in ethnically diverse at-risk adolescents (Bluth et al 2015); and decreased attention and behavior problems in lowerincome minority students (Semple et al 2010).…”

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Does Mindfulness Meditation Increase Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment with Incarcerated Youth? A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Himelstein¹,

Saul²,

Garcia-Romeu

2015

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A growing body of evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation is associated with a number of physiological and psychological benefits in both adult and juvenile populations. Research on mindfulness-based interventions among at-risk and incarcerated youth populations has also shown feasibility as a means of enhancing self-regulation and well-being. This randomized controlled trial examined an 8-to 12-week program in which participants received individual and group psychotherapy. Participants in the experimental condition received formal mindfulness training alongside psychotherapy, while those in the control condition received psychotherapy without mindfulness training. All participants received the group intervention. Participants were recruited from a courtmandated substance abuse group treatment program at a juvenile detention camp in the San Francisco Bay Area. Participants were 35 incarcerated youth (100 % male; 70 % Hispanic; mean age = 16.45). Of these, 27 provided complete pre-and post-treatment assessment data. Measures of mindfulness, locus of control, decision-making, self-esteem, and attitude toward drugs were administered before and after the intervention. Detention camp staff provided behavioral rating points for each participant in the week prior to beginning the study treatment and in the week after completing the intervention. Significant increases in self-esteem (p<0.05) and decision-making skills (p<0.01) were observed among the entire study sample. Between-group analyses found significantly greater increases in self-esteem (p<0.05) and staff ratings of good behavior (p<0.05) in the mindfulness treatment group, consistent with prior research. These results suggest a potentially important role for mindfulness-based interventions in improving well-being and decreasing recidivism among this at-risk population.

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A School-Based Mindfulness Pilot Study for Ethnically Diverse At-Risk Adolescents

Cited by 133 publications

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School-Based Mindfulness Instruction: An RCT

School-Based Mindfulness Instruction: An RCT

Pilot randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based group intervention in adolescent girls at risk for type 2 diabetes with depressive symptoms

Does Mindfulness Meditation Increase Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment with Incarcerated Youth? A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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