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A randomized controlled pilot study evaluating Worry Less, Live More: The Mindful Way Through Anxiety Workbook
Kristin L Serowik1, Lizabeth Roemer2, Michael Suvak3
1Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine , New Haven, CT, USA.
A self-help anxiety workbook significantly reduced worry and anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. This accessible approach shows promise for wider mental health treatment dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has effective treatments, but accessibility remains a challenge.
- Self-help materials offer a potential solution, yet require empirical validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the "Worry Less, Live More: The Mindful Way through Anxiety Workbook" for reducing generalized anxiety symptoms.
- To compare outcomes between participants using the workbook and a waitlist control group.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial with community members experiencing excessive worry.
- Assessed self-reported changes in anxiety symptomology and related problems at baseline and 11-week follow-up.
Main Results:
- The workbook group showed significantly greater reductions in worry, general anxiety/tension, and anxiety compared to the delayed group.
- No significant differences were found in changes to depression, functional impairment, or acceptance.
Conclusions:
- The "Worry Less, Live More" workbook demonstrates potential as an effective self-help intervention for generalized anxiety.
- Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy of acceptance-based behavioral therapy in a self-help format.
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