A pilot study into the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for improving veteran mental health in North Queensland
Role
Jcu Lead
Description
This clinical-based study aims to investigate whether MBSR is efficacious for North Queensland veterans. MBSR is a clinically standardized 8-week group intervention, with one 2.5-hour session each week and an all-day (6 hours) self-retreat session in week 6. It provides systematic training in mindfulness to improve mental health through self-regulating arousal to stress. Fifty veterans living in Townsville will be recruited to participate in the MBSR intervention. To assess the effectiveness of MBSR, a repeated-measures design will be employed, with mental health outcomes being measured at four timepoints.
Date
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Nov 2023
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Veteran;Mindfulness-based stress reduction;mental health;depression;enxiety;PTSD
Funding Body
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Amount
10000
Project Team
Timothy Leow