Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings
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J Clin Psychol Med Settings · Jun 2009
Mindfulness meditation for symptom reduction in fibromyalgia: psychophysiological correlates.
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome, is often accompanied by psychological distress and increased basal sympathetic tone. In a previous report it was shown that mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) reduced depressive symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia with gains maintained at two months follow-up (Sephton et al., Arthr Rheum 57:77-85, 2007). This second study explores the effects of MBSR on basal sympathetic (SNS) activation among women with fibromyalgia. ⋯ In this small sample, basal SNS activity was reduced following MBSR treatment. Future studies should assess how MBSR may help reduce negative psychological symptoms and attenuate SNS activation in fibromyalgia. Further clarification of psychological and physiological responses associated with fibromyalgia may lead to more beneficial treatment.
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J Clin Psychol Med Settings · Jun 2009
CBT for anxiety and associated somatic complaints in pediatric medical settings: an open pilot study.
To examine the initial feasibility and potential efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for youth with anxiety disorders and non-medical somatic symptoms. ⋯ Our modified cognitive-behavioral approach has promise for reducing anxiety and somatic symptoms in children seeking medical care.