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The feasibility and effectiveness of running mindfulness groups in an early intervention in psychosis service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2014

Carly Samson  and
Clare Mallindine
Carly Samson*
Affiliation:
Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Southall, Middlesex, UK Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London, UK
Clare Mallindine
Affiliation:
Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Southall, Middlesex, UK
*
*Author for correspondence: Ms. C. Samson, Ealing Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, The Limes, 10 Merrick Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4AU, UK (carly.samson@nhs.net)
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Abstract

There is increasing evidence that mindfulness techniques can be used safely and effectively in the treatment of psychosis, but the potential benefits of these techniques for individuals during the early stages requires further exploration. This study investigated whether mindfulness training in a group setting is associated with a reduction in distress and an improvement in mindfulness skills for people who have psychotic experiences. Data are reported from eight participants who completed measures before and after attending a mindfulness group. There was a reduction in CORE and DASS scores and an increase in mindfulness skills following participation in the group. These findings suggest that mindfulness training can be beneficial for reducing distress and negative emotional states associated with early psychotic experiences during the critical period.

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Early interventiongroup interventionmindfulnesspsychosis

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the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist , Volume 7 , December 2014 , e9
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2014 

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