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ArticleMindfulness2019

Feasibility pilot of a brief mindfulness intervention for college students with posttraumatic stress symptoms and problem drinking.

Helen Valenstein-Mah, Tracy L Simpson, Sarah Bowen, Matt C Enkema, Elizabeth R Bird, Hye In Cho, Mary E Larimer

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Article in Mindfulness, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Helen Valenstein-MahMinneapolis VA Healthcare System, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tracy L SimpsonVA Puget Sound Healthcare, Seattle, Washington.
Sarah BowenSchool of Graduate Psychology, Pacific University, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Matt C EnkemaDepartment of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Elizabeth R BirdDepartment of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Hye In ChoDepartment of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Mary E LarimerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
University of Washington · USMinneapolis VA Health Care System · USPacific University Oregon · US

Funding

Acceptability and feasibility of a brief mindfulness intervention for college students with PTSD symptoms and problem drinkingF31AA023420 · NIAAA · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI VALENSTEIN-MAH, HELEN · 2015 to 2016
$55k
NIAAA NIH HHS F31 AA023420
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveA significant subset of college students experience PTSD symptoms, and many engage in problematic alcohol use. Some college students with PTSD symptoms may use alcohol and other substances to cope with their symptoms, and those with PTSD experience more negative alcohol and drug consequences than those without PTSD. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have been successfully utilized for individuals with PTSD or substance use disorders. However, to date, no studies have evaluated MBIs for college students with co-occurring PTSD symptoms and problem drinking.

methodThis study was a feasibility pilot of a 4-week group loving-kindness meditation (LKM) intervention, a practice of intentionally directing well wishes to oneself and others. LKM was compared to referral to treatment as usual (RTAU) for non-treatment seeking college students (

resultsOverall, the LKM group had low to moderate feasibility and acceptability among college students, as recruitment was lower than expected and attendance at LKM groups was modest. Participants' PTSD symptoms, drinking quantity, and negative drinking consequences decreased, and state mindfulness increased over the course of the study, but there were no significant differences between LKM and RTAU on these outcomes. Additionally, higher coping drinking motives predicted greater PTSD symptoms and more drinking consequences over the course of the study.

conclusionsEffective interventions for college students with PTSD symptoms and problematic alcohol use are needed, especially for individuals who drink to cope with their PTSD symptoms. Future research on LKM that addresses the limitations of the current study is warranted.

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College StudentsLoving-Kindness MeditationMindfulnessProblem DrinkingPTSD Symptoms

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PMID31537988
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