Examining the Effects of a Brief, Fully Self-Guided Mindfulness Ecological Momentary Intervention on Empathy and Theory-of-Mind for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the effectiveness of a 14-day, self-guided mindfulness intervention on empathy and theory-of-mind in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Key Findings
- The mindfulness intervention showed improvements in specific empathy and theory-of-mind domains for individuals with GAD.
- The effects were particularly notable in fantasy, personal distress, and perspective-taking empathy domains.
- Theory-of-mind also improved with the mindfulness intervention.
- Observed effect sizes were small to moderate.
Practical Implications
- Higher-intensity, self-guided or coach-facilitated mindfulness interventions may be necessary to address all empathy domains in this population.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04846777; Link to trial
PMID:38787613 | DOI:10.2196/54412
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