Despite evidence that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders experience significant and persistent symptoms of anxiety, there are few reports of the use of empirically supported treatments for anxiety in this population. This article describes how we have tried to adapt mindfulness interventions to help individuals with schizophrenia who experience significant anxiety symptoms. Although mindfulness has been widely used to help individuals without psychosis, to our knowledge, this is the first study adapting it to help those with schizophrenia manage worry and stress. We provide an overview of the intervention and use an individual example to describe how our treatment development group responded. We also explore directions for future research of mindfulness interventions for schizophrenia.

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2007 Nov;45(11):23-9. Davis LW, Strasburger AM, Brown LF. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. louanne.davis@va.gov

Posted: 02/07/2008



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