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Sarah Bommarito1, Alyssa Stevenson2, Ricks Warren2
1University of Michigan, 4250 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. sbommar@med.umich.edu.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|December 26, 2024
Summary
Adults with anxiety and mood disorders show lower self-compassion. This review compares existing data with new findings, suggesting self-compassion interventions could improve treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Self-compassion is crucial for mental well-being.
- Anxiety and mood disorders are prevalent conditions affecting many adults.
- Previous research suggests a link between lower self-compassion and these disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on self-compassion in adults with anxiety and mood disorders.
- To compare findings with new data to establish norms for the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS).
- To explore the implications of self-compassion for treating these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of recent studies on self-compassion scores.
- Inclusion of original data from patients with clinically confirmed anxiety and mood disorders.
- Comparison of self-compassion scores between patient groups and control groups.
Main Results:
- Consistent findings across studies indicate lower self-compassion scores in adults with anxiety and mood disorders compared to controls.
- New data from a clinical setting corroborate these findings, reinforcing the association.
- Self-reported symptoms in prior studies are acknowledged, while current data includes clinically confirmed diagnoses.
Conclusions:
- Anxiety and mood disorders are robustly associated with diminished self-compassion.
- Self-compassion interventions show promise for improving treatment outcomes in affected individuals.
- Establishing norms for the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) aids in clinical assessment and treatment planning.
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