Interview study, 2022
Does a mindfulness program help improve PMDD and quality of life?
A small pilot test of a six-module mindfulness program showed improvements in severe PMS (PMDD) symptoms and quality of life, but the study was too small to confirm it works widely.
What they did
A mixed-methods study with three phases: first, surveys of late adolescent students to identify needs; second, experts reviewed the six-module mindfulness program and rated its quality; third, eight students tried the program and completed before-and-after quality-of-life assessments.
What they found
In need assessment surveys, 19% of students met criteria for PMDD and 43% experienced moderate to high PMS. In the pilot test of eight students, the mindfulness program led to significant reductions in PMDD symptoms and improvements in quality of life.
What it means for you
Mindfulness-based programs may help with PMDD, but this is very early evidence from a tiny pilot. The study had no control group and only eight participants, so larger comparisons with control groups are needed.
19%
Students meeting PMDD criteria in survey
43%
With moderate to high PMS symptoms
8
Students in pilot test
About the study
- Original title
- Development and implementation of mindfulness-based psychological intervention program on premenstrual dysphoric symptoms and quality of life among late adolescents: A pilot study
- Authors
- Shyla Thomas Puthusserry, Clarissa F. Delariarte
- Journal
- Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
- Year
- 2022
- Study design
- Interview study
- What was tested
- Six-module mindfulness-based psychological intervention program
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100461
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