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The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program in improving self-management skills and reducing social anxiety in hyperactive adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Arshida Sayadi, Fatemeh Houshmand, Seyedeh Reyhaneh Hashemi, Tara Sotvar, Arsalan Barekat,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescence is associated with persistent deficits in self-regulation, poor self-management skills, and increased social-emotional problems, including social anxiety. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on self-management skills and social anxiety in adolescents with ADHD. The study was conducted in a quasi-experimental manner with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a two-month follow-up. The study population included adolescents aged 13 to 15 years with this disorder, 30 of whom were selected using a convenience method and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in eight 90-minute sessions of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program, while the control group was on a waiting list. The research instruments included the Adolescent Self-Management Questionnaire and the Adolescent Social Anxiety Scale, which were administered in three stages: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Data were analyzed using repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that the implementation of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program significantly increased self-management skills and significantly reduced social anxiety in the experimental group compared to the control group, and these effects remained largely stable at the two-month follow-up. Based on the findings, the mindfulness-based stress reduction program can be used as a complementary and effective intervention in improving cognitive-behavioral functions and reducing social-emotional problems in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Chronic Fatigue, Psychosomatic Symptoms, and Resilience in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nazila Kazemi Jame Bozorgi, Dr Amine Jalali,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on chronic fatigue, psychosomatic symptoms, and resilience in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This applied study was conducted with a pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental design with a control group and a follow-up phase. The statistical population included MS patients referring to the Hormozgan MS Association in Farvardin 1404, from whom 30 people were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group received the mindfulness-based stress reduction program as a group during 8 intervention sessions by a psychologist, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments included the Fatigue Scale, the Psychosomatic Symptoms Questionnaire, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance with repeated measures.

The findings showed that the mindfulness-based stress reduction program intervention significantly reduced chronic fatigue and psychosomatic symptoms, as well as significantly increased resilience in the experimental group compared to the control group. The results of the follow-up phase also showed that the effects of the intervention remained largely stable. The largest effect size was related to psychosomatic symptoms, followed by resilience, which indicates the effective role of this intervention in improving emotional regulation and reducing physical symptoms related to stress. In summary, the results of this study indicate that the mindfulness-based stress reduction program can be used as an effective complementary intervention in improving the psychological and physical status of patients with MS and play an important role in improving their quality of life.


The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Rumination and Alexithymia in Women with Fibromyalgia
Zahra Amir Azdi, Soheila Rahmani, Parisa Kolahi,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
Fibromyalgia, as a chronic pain disorder, imposes a heavy psychological burden on patients; therefore, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on rumination and alexithymia in women with fibromyalgia. The design of this study was semi-experimental, featuring a pre-test, post-test, and a 2-month follow-up with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all women with fibromyalgia who were members of the Fibromyalgia Association, from whom 30 patients were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group received the MBSR intervention in eight weekly sessions, while the control group received no intervention during this period. The assessment tools included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Ruminative Responses Scale, and the gathered data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The statistical results indicated that the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program led to a significant decrease in the scores of ruminations and alexithymia in the experimental group compared to the control group. Furthermore, post-hoc analysis confirmed the sustainability and durability of these psychological outcomes during the 2-month follow-up stage. In conclusion, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program is an efficient and sustainable tool for emotional regulation and mitigating psychological distress in women with fibromyalgia by modifying cognitive infrastructures and enhancing non-judgmental emotional awareness; thus, its application as a complementary therapy is highly recommended.

Comparing the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSR) with intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) on reducing obsessive-compulsive symptoms and improving treatment adherence in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Mohammad Mehdi Zeidabadinejad, Ahmad Torabi, Fatemeh Mohammadifar, Zahra Nori, Roya Tovakoli,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (12-2025)
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) on obsessive-compulsive symptoms and treatment adherence in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest, posttest, and one-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who were referred to specialized gastroenterology and liver centers in Tehran in 2025. A total of 48 participants were selected using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to three groups: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, and a control group. Ultimately, the data of 45 participants were analyzed. The experimental groups received eight 90-minute intervention sessions, whereas the control group was placed on a waiting list. Data were collected using the Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) and were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc test. The findings indicated that both interventions significantly reduced obsessive-compulsive symptoms and increased treatment adherence compared with the control group. Furthermore, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction demonstrated greater effectiveness than Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy in reducing obsessive-compulsive symptoms and improving treatment adherence, and these effects remained stable at the follow-up assessment. Overall, both therapeutic approaches were effective in improving the psychological status of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; however, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction showed superior effectiveness.

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