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The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women

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  • Ginette G. Ferszt

    (College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA)

  • Robin J. Miller

    (School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA)

  • Joyce E. Hickey

    (University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing, Kingston, RI 02881, USA)

  • Fleet Maull

    (Prison Mindfulness Institute, Providence, RI 02881, USA)

  • Kate Crisp

    (Prison Mindfulness Institute, Providence, RI 02881, USA)

Abstract

Incarcerated women enter the prison setting with remarkable histories of trauma, mental health and substance abuse issues. Given the stress of incarceration and separation from their children, families, and significant others, it is not surprising that many women experience increased anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep. Due to these negative outcomes, it is imperative to find efficient non-pharmacological interventions. This pilot study examined the impact of a 12-week mindfulness based program on the stress, anxiety, depression and sleep of women with a total of 33 completing the study. In one group, women’s perceived stress, anxiety and depression were all significantly lower following the intervention compared to prior to the intervention. Challenges with implementing the pilot study are addressed. Despite challenges and limitations, the low-cost non-pharmacological intervention has potential for a reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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  • Ginette G. Ferszt & Robin J. Miller & Joyce E. Hickey & Fleet Maull & Kate Crisp, 2015. "The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:9:p:11594-11607:d:55839
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    2. Nur Oktavia Hidayati & Suryani Suryani & Laili Rahayuwati & Berlian Isnia Fitrasanti & Che an Ahmad, 2023. "A Scoping Review of Correctional-Based Interventions for Women Prisoners with Mental Health Problems," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-14, August.

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