Mindfulness App Shows Promise for Adults with Epilepsy

Source: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B

Summary

A recent study looked at how well a mindfulness training program delivered through an app could work for adults with epilepsy in mainland China. Ten adults participated in this six-week program, which involved practicing mindfulness for about 15 minutes a day, six days a week. The researchers wanted to see if the program was easy to use, how much people liked it, and if it had any effects on their quality of life, anxiety, depression, and seizure frequency.

The results showed that the mindfulness program was very feasible, meaning most participants completed it and gave positive feedback. There were also some promising signs of improvement: participants reported a better quality of life and less anxiety after the program. While there was a noted reduction in seizure frequency, the study did not perform detailed tests on this aspect, but half of the participants experienced a significant decrease in their seizures.

These findings are important because they suggest that a simple, app-based mindfulness program could be a helpful tool for people with epilepsy. However, since this was a small study without a control group, more research is needed to confirm these results and understand how effective the program really is. Future studies could help determine if this approach can be widely used to support the mental well-being of individuals living with epilepsy.

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