NCT06926049

The Mindfulness-Based Psycho-Educational Program Focused on Emotion Regulation Strategies

The Effect of The Mindfulness-Based Psycho-Educational Program Focused on Emotions on Difficulties in Emotion Regulation, Depressive Symptoms and Hope Level in Schizophrenia Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Gazi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In this study, the effects of a mindfulness-based emotion-focused psychoeducation program applied to individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia on emotion regulation difficulties, depressive symptoms, and hope levels will be examined. The research will be carried out as a randomized controlled experimental study with a pre-test-post-test and follow-up design.

Detailed description

Schizophrenia is a chronic illness that begins at a young age and leads to impairments in thought, perception, and affect. Patients experience a loss of functionality in occupational, social, and personal areas and face emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Difficulties in emotion regulation are common among individuals with schizophrenia, making disease management more challenging. Emotion regulation refers to the process of recognizing, accepting, and managing emotions using appropriate strategies. Literature indicates that difficulties in emotion regulation among individuals with schizophrenia are associated with depression and an increased risk of suicide. Mindfulness-based interventions have been found effective in enhancing emotion regulation skills and reducing depressive symptoms, rumination, and hallucinations. This study aims to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia on emotion regulation difficulties, depressive symptoms, and levels of hope. The findings are expected to contribute to nurse-led interventions that support the mental health and rehabilitation process of patients.

Conditions

• Depressive Symptoms
• Hope
• Difficulties of Emotion Regulation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	The Effect of The Mindfulness-Based Psycho-Educational Program Focused on Emotions	The mindfulness based psychoeducation program focusing on emotions that aims to reduce the difficulties in regulating emotions and depressive symptoms in schizophrenia patients and to increase the level of hope.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-10-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2025-04-13
• Last updated: 2025-04-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)