Publications by authors named "Destiny Ogbeama"
Existing research has identified an increased risk of depression among autistic adults, which can negatively impact their adaptive functioning abilities and socioeconomic outcomes. Mobile app-based meditation is a feasible, accessible, and effective self-care solution for depression among neurotypical adults, but there is limited evidence for the long-term benefits of app-based meditation among autistic adults. Habits are a key behavioral strategy for maintaining behavior change, and anchoring is one effective habit formation intervention that has yet to be tested among autistic adults.
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- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves executive functioning and mindfulness traits in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while both MBSR and social support/education (SE) reduce depression and anxiety levels.
- A study with 78 adults assigned to MBSR or SE showed unique changes in brain connectivity linked to improved mental health outcomes; MBSR specifically decreased connectivity in areas related to anxiety and working memory.
- The results suggest that while both approaches are effective, MBSR offers additional benefits, though more research with larger samples is needed to confirm these findings.