Mindfulness is associated with fewer PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms, physical symptoms, and alcohol problems in urban firefighters.

Smith, Bruce W.; Ortiz, J. Alexis; Steffen, Laurie E.; Tooley, Erin M.; Wiggins, Kathryn T.; Yeater, Elizabeth A.; Montoya, John D.; Bernard, Michael L.

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“…For example, self-reported dispositional mindfulness has been found to be inversely associated with PTSD symptoms in college students (Thompson et al, 2011). In addition, many researchers found that dispositional mindfulness was a predictive factor of mental health problems (Boden et al, 2012; Boughner, Thornley, Kharlas, & Frewen, 2016; Hagen, Lien, Hauff, & Heir, 2016; Smith et al, 2011; Thompson & Waltz, 2010). …”

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Dispositional mindfulness mediates the relationships of parental attachment to posttraumatic stress disorder and academic burnout in adolescents following the Yancheng tornado

Yuan

Liu

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background: Previous studies have shown that parental attachment is associated with low severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and low academic burnout in individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Objective: The present study investigated the ways in which parental attachment is related to PTSD symptoms and academic burnout in Chinese traumatized adolescents by considering the role of dispositional mindfulness. Method: A total of 443 Chinese adolescents who had experienced a severe tornado one year prior to this study completed measures of parental attachment, dispositional mindfulness, PTSD and academic burnout. Results: The results showed that our model fitted the data well [χ2/df = 2.968, CFI = 0.971, TLI = 0.955, RMSEA (90% CI) = 0.067 (0.052–0.082)] and revealed that dispositional mindfulness partially mediates the relationship between parental attachment, PTSD severity and academic burnout. Conclusions: The findings suggested that dispositional mindfulness and parental attachment may be two critical resources in dealing with traumatization and academic burnout.

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Dispositional mindfulness mediates the relationships of parental attachment to posttraumatic stress disorder and academic burnout in adolescents following the Yancheng tornado

Yuan

Liu

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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“…Research has shown that an individual's ability to be mindful is predictive of PTSD symptoms; in a study of 124 urban firefighters increased mindfulness was associated with fewer symptoms of PTSD, and lower levels of depression (Smith et al, 2011). In particular the mindful concept of non-judgment of experience has been shown to account for a unique proportion of the variance in PTSD avoidance symptoms (Thomson & Waltz, 2010).…”

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An Overview of the Research on Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Treating Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review

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Objective: This systematic review aimed to collate and evaluate the existing research for the use of mindfulness based approaches to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Primary objectives were to explore the effects of mindfulness based approaches on post-traumatic stress symptoms and associated psychological distress; with secondary objectives to explore the attrition rate, adverse effects, resource implications and long term effects of such interventions.Method: Research databases, EMBASE, OVID MedLine, Psycinfo, CINAHL and PILOTS were systematically searched, relevant authors in the field were contacted and a hand search of relevant papers was conducted.Results: The search resulted in 12 studies that met eligibility criteria. Many of these studies lacked methodological rigour. The majority of studies indicated positive outcomes with improvements in post-traumatic stress symptoms, particularly in reducing avoidance. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is defined as a presentation of characteristic symptoms following direct exposure, witnessing or learning of an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury or harm to self or others (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). PTSD is characterised by four clusters of symptoms which can be summarised as-re-experiencing traumatic events which may occur through flashbacks or nightmares, negative cognitions and mood, avoidance of trauma related cognitions and triggers which may present as dissociation or emotional numbing; and hyper arousal such as, hyper-vigilance to threat, irritability and sleep problems (APA, 2013). PTSD symptoms can be variable in terms of impact, severity, and duration; many researchers have suggested that a chronic form of complex PTSD may occur following prolonged or repeated traumatic events (Cloitre et al., 2009). PTSD is a significant health issue: it has been estimated that 25-30% of people who experience a traumatic life event go on to develop PTSD (National Institute Clinical Excellence, 2005). A recent study highlighted the high prevalence rate of trauma symptoms amongst mental health service users: 89% of a representative sample of individuals referred to primary care psychology reported exposure to traumatic life events and 51% met the screening criteria for PTSD despite trauma not always being the primary reason for referral (Noel, Gillanders & Power, 2012). PTSD InterventionsThe cognitive model of PTSD largely dominates the literature and is one of the most pervasive models for conceptualizing the development and maintenance of this disorder (Ehlers & Clark, 2000). The model proposes two main perpetuating factors which lead to a perceived sense of current threat: negative appraisals of the traumatic events and disrupted processing of trauma There is a significant evidence base for these approaches and the effectiveness of these interventions has been well documented (Powers, Halpern, Ferenschak, Gillihan & Foa, 2010;Mendes, Mello, Venture, Passarela & Mari, 2008;Seidler & Wagner, 2006). However attrit...

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“…[46][47][48][49][50][51][52] Indeed, it has been suggested that pretraumatic mindful tendencies promote acceptance and awareness of posttraumatic responses, thereby reducing avoidance, re-experiencing and hyperarousal reactions to trauma-related stimuli and preventing the onset of PTSD. 38 In particular, facets of mindfulness, including describing (the ability to label or note observed phenomena, such as emotions), acting with awareness and nonjudgment, mediate the association between childhood and lifetime trauma exposure and the risk for posttraumatic symptoms.…”

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Mindfulness-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the treatment literature and neurobiological evidence

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McKinnon

2018

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Mindfulness is associated with fewer PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms, physical symptoms, and alcohol problems in urban firefighters.

Abstract: Mindfulness may be important to consider and include in models of stress, coping, and resilience in firefighters. Future studies should examine the prospective relationship between mindfulness and health in firefighters and others in high-stress occupations.

Cited by 211 publications

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Dispositional mindfulness mediates the relationships of parental attachment to posttraumatic stress disorder and academic burnout in adolescents following the Yancheng tornado

Dispositional mindfulness mediates the relationships of parental attachment to posttraumatic stress disorder and academic burnout in adolescents following the Yancheng tornado

An Overview of the Research on Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Treating Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review

Mindfulness-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the treatment literature and neurobiological evidence

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