Depression, Anxiety, Self Care
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled, longitudinal, prospective clinical study with two parallel groups, single-blind design, aimed at evaluating the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the program cur
however, outcome assessors will remain blinded regarding participant
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP
Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: General population aged 18 years or older (based on the Mindfulness-Based Health Promotion - MBHP protocol)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Participants in the acute phase of depression; bipolar disorder; psychotic disorders, especially those with severe symptoms; b) Participants at risk of or with a history of dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorder, epilepsy, etc.; c) Participants using medications that cause cognitive impairment; d) Those with evident cognitive impairment; e) Those without access to high-speed internet for online videoconferencing (computer or smartphone); f) Those who are not available to attend 8 online sessions, each lasting 2 hours, and are unable to commit to completing the prescribed home practices
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome: The perception of meaning in life will be assessed through the application of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire, combined with the analysis of qualitative materials such as self-reports and interviews recorded in video, audio, or text, collected at different stages of the protocol implementation. These data will be integrated to measure the dimensions of the meaning in life construct, understood as presence, search, and sharing | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes: Improvements in aspects related to mindfulness will be assessed through the application of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, covering observation, description, acting with awareness, non-judging, and non-reactivity to inner experiences. Additionally, variations in levels of stress, depression, and anxiety will be investigated using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale Short Form, as well as changes in quality of life perception assessed through the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (brief version), considering the individual's perception of their position in life within the cultural context and value system in which they live, in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and personal concerns | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactHercules Morais
Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP
Outcome results
None listed