Publications by authors named "Serena Isley"
Background: Symptoms of depression and anxiety are prevalent among adults with chronic health conditions, contributing to reduced quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Mind-body wellness interventions (i.e.
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- - This review examines the effectiveness of scalable mind-body internet and mobile-based interventions (IMIs), such as cognitive behavioral therapy and yoga, on reducing depression and anxiety in adults with chronic health conditions, based on data from various randomized controlled trials.
- - The analysis found a significant reduction in symptoms, with medium effect sizes for both depression (SMD = -0.33) and anxiety (SMD = -0.26), indicating that these interventions can be helpful alternatives to medication.
- - Recommendations include improving participant demographic data reporting, especially regarding technology use, and further researching non-CBT interventions to enhance understanding and effectiveness in this field.