Preliminary evaluation of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for mental health professionals
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Dobie, Alana, Tucker, Alison, Ferrari, Madeleine and Rogers, Jeffrey Michael. (2016). Preliminary evaluation of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for mental health professionals. Australasian Psychiatry. 24(1), pp. 42 - 45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856215618524
Authors | Dobie, Alana, Tucker, Alison, Ferrari, Madeleine and Rogers, Jeffrey Michael |
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Abstract | Objectives: Mental health professionals are particularly susceptible to occupational stress, however, there are limited formal programmes to address the problem. This paper discusses the preliminary results of a brief mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for practising professionals in a public hospital mental health unit. Method: A mixed-group of nine mental health professionals participated in eight weeks of daily 15-minute MBSR training interspersed with three 30-minute education sessions developed by the authors (AD and AT). Levels of psychological distress and mindfulness skill were measured before and immediately after participation. Results: Following the brief MBSR programme, quantitative and qualitative participant feedback revealed a perceived reduction in psychological distress. Conclusions: A brief MBSR programme can be incorporated into the full-time workloads of practicing mental health professionals, potentially addressing a significant unmet workplace need. |
Keywords | mental health professionals; mindfulness-based stress reduction; self-care; stress; workplace |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Australasian Psychiatry |
Journal citation | 24 (1), pp. 42 - 45 |
Publisher | Australasian Psychiatry |
ISSN | 1039-8562 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856215618524 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84986550174 |
Page range | 42 - 45 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Australia |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8qw9x/preliminary-evaluation-of-a-brief-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-intervention-for-mental-health-professionals
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