Family dementia caregivers with suicidal ideation improve with mentalizing imagery therapy: Results from a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers of persons living with dementia often experience increased depression and suicidal ideation (SI). However, the feasibility and impact of therapies on caregiver SI has remained largely unexplored. Mentalizing imagery therapy (MIT) helps reduce psychological symptoms through mindfulness and guided imagery. This pilot study examined the feasibility of participation by caregivers with SI in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of MIT versus a psychosocial support group (SG), and the respective impact of group on SI, depression, and secondary outcomes.

Methods

A secondary analysis of data from an RCT of 4-week MIT or SG for caregivers (n = 46) was performed, identifying SI (n = 23) and non-SI (n = 23) cohorts. Group attendance and

SUBMITTER: Madarasmi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11086673 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature