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Maria Halleran^1,2, Ashley A Balsom^1,2, Jennifer L Gordon¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Canada.

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This study shows an 8-week mindful self-compassion program effectively reduced anxiety and depression in women with infertility. The positive effects on mental health and quality of life were sustained one month later.

Keywords:

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Psychology
Mental Health
Mindfulness Studies

Background:

Infertility significantly impacts women's mental health, causing anxiety, depression, and distress.
Limited access to affordable mental health care worldwide necessitates accessible interventions.
Self-directed interventions like bibliotherapy offer a cost-effective approach to managing infertility-related distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the efficacy of an 8-week self-directed mindful self-compassion intervention.
To evaluate its impact on reducing psychological distress and improving quality of life in women experiencing infertility.

Main Methods:

A pre-post single-group study involving 50 women with infertility.
Intervention included an 8-week self-directed mindful self-compassion program.
Assessments covered fertility-related quality of life, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Main Results:

High participant acceptance and satisfaction with the intervention.
Significant reductions in anxiety (d=0.64) and depression (d=0.69).
Significant increases in fertility-related quality of life (d=0.81), mindfulness (d=0.79), and self-compassion (d=0.84).

Conclusions:

The 8-week self-directed mindful self-compassion intervention shows promise for treating infertility-related emotional distress.
The intervention effectively improved mental health and quality of life.
Positive outcomes were maintained at a 1-month follow-up.