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Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of a Behavioral Medicine Intervention With Depressed Patients in a Community Health Center Setting
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Relaxation Response Resiliency Program for Depression for Depression. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The linkage between the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-Community Health Associates and the MGH-Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine began in order to address the concern of providing affordable, easily accessible, culturally appropriate behavioral medicine interventions for low income patients served by MGH Community Health Centers, as well as the desire to demonstrate the efficacy and economics of these interventions. Since depression was such a prevalent issue among health center patients, with a significant impact on health care service utilization, it was decided to focus on offering Mind/Body services to this population first.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The program combines lecture, skills training, symptom monitoring, and group sharing aimed at preparing patients to take active roles in managing their own health. Elements of the program include: * Elicitation of the relaxation response through techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and mindfulness. * Examination and reversal of negative thought patterns. * Physical movement, including stretching and yoga. * Healthy eating and other positive lifestyle behaviors. * Goal setting.