Mindfulness groups for psychosis; key issues for implementation on an inpatient unit.
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چکیده
BACKGROUND There is emerging evidence that mindfulness groups for people with distressing psychosis are safe and therapeutic. AIMS The present study aimed to investigate the feasibility of running and evaluating a mindfulness group on an inpatient ward for individuals with chronic and treatment resistant psychosis. METHOD Eight participants attended a 6-week mindfulness group on a specialist tertiary inpatient ward. RESULTS This study demonstrated that mindfulness exercises were acceptable and well-tolerated by participants. Measuring outcome, systemic challenges and participant experience are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy
دوره 39 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011