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Mindful nonreactivity moderates the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and depression
Josh Kaplan1, Vanessa Somohano2, Ashley Eddy3
1Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University.
Journal of Loss & Trauma
|January 9, 2023
Summary
Mindfulness facet nonreactivity buffers the link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in veterans. High nonreactivity reduces the association, offering potential therapeutic targets for comorbid conditions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are significant public health concerns, frequently co-occurring in veterans.
- Understanding factors that mitigate the relationship between PTSD and depression is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if specific facets of mindfulness, including nonjudging, acting with awareness, and nonreactivity, act as moderators in the association between PTSD and depression among veterans.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 70 veterans diagnosed with PTSD was assessed.
- Three mindfulness facets were measured: nonjudging, acting with awareness, and nonreactivity.
- Statistical analyses examined the moderating effects of these facets on the PTSD-depression relationship.
Main Results:
- Nonreactivity significantly attenuated the relationship between PTSD and depression (p=.013).
- Veterans with high nonreactivity demonstrated a nonsignificant PTSD-depression link.
- Veterans with average or low nonreactivity showed a significant PTSD-depression association (p<.001).
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness, particularly the nonreactivity facet, can buffer the impact of PTSD on depression in veterans.
- Nonreactivity may serve as a protective factor, suggesting potential for mindfulness-based interventions in managing comorbid PTSD and depression.
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