Youth-focused group mindfulness-based intervention in individuals with early psychosis: A randomized pilot feasibility study.
Study Goal
To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential clinical utility of the Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) as a group mindfulness-based intervention for youth experiencing early psychosis.
Results Summary
MAP showed high acceptability and beneficial effects for depression and fatigue. The randomized trial design was deemed feasible, supporting further research on MAP's effectiveness.
Population
Youth experiencing early psychosis (21 patients from an early psychosis intervention program).
Effective Dosage
12-session facilitated group intervention (specific frequency not detailed).
Duration
12 sessions (duration per session not specified).
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) | increase | acceptability | youth experiencing early psychosis | - | is associated with a high degree of | #1 |
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) | decrease | depression | youth experiencing early psychosis | - | has beneficial effects for | #2 |
Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) | decrease | fatigue | youth experiencing early psychosis | - | has beneficial effects for | #3 |
AIM: To assess the feasibility of a randomized pilot trial that evaluated the acceptability and potential clinical utility of the Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP), a unique, standardized 12-session facilitated group mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for youth experiencing early psychosis. METHODS: Twenty-one patients of an early psychosis intervention program were randomized to receive MAP (n = 11) or treatment as usual (n = 10). Acceptability was measured by group attendance rate and client satisfaction; feasibility of the study design was measured by the recruitment and retention rate. The means, standard deviations, and 95% confidence intervals were described for outcomes of interest. RESULTS: MAP is associated with a high degree of acceptability and has beneficial effects for depression and fatigue. The randomized trial design is feasible. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides important pilot data supporting a larger randomized trial of effectiveness for MAP as a group MBI for early psychosis. Details of MAP and study limitations are discussed.