Mindfulness improves theory of mind in people experiencing psychosis: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Emilio López-Navarro, Eduardo Fonseca‐Pedrero, José Errasti, Susana Al‐Halabí
Abstract
Impaired Theory of Mind (ToM) ability is a core feature of psychotic disorders that challenges psychosis treatment. We aimed to explore the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) on ToM ability in a randomized clinical trial (RCT). A sample of 36 participants diagnosed with psychotic disorder were recruited from a community center and randomly allocated to Integrated Rehabilitation Treatment (IRT) or IRT+MBI. ToM skills were assessed through the Hinting Test and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET). IRT+MBI scored higher in RMET than IRT at posttreatment. MBI is a promising tool for improving ToM ability in psychosis.
Topics & Concepts
MindfulnessRandomized controlled trialPsychologyPsychosisTheory of mindClinical psychologyTest (biology)Intervention (counseling)PsychiatryPsychotherapistMedicineCognitionSurgeryPaleontologyBiologySchizophrenia research and treatmentPsychosomatic Disorders and Their TreatmentsAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes