Mindfulness Intervention for Navigating and Decreasing Stress (MINDS-V): Effectiveness of a Tailored Trauma-Informed Mental Health Intervention for Australian Veterans.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Veterans face unique mental health challenges, including elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, compounded by cultural barriers to traditional therapies. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offers a trauma-informed, non-pharmacological intervention tailored to align with military values.

Materials and methods

This study employed a repeated-measures design with 4 time points (pre-intervention, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and 2-month follow-up) to evaluate the effectiveness of an MBSR program on Australian veterans' PTSD, depression, anxiety, and mindfulness outcomes.

Results

Findings revealed significant reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms, but not for mindfulness state. Despite a s

SUBMITTER: Li WW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828227 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature