The Effect of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions for People with Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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| Title: | The Effect of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions for People with Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. |
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| Authors: | Ma, Yajing (AUTHOR), Zhang, Wen (AUTHOR), Wang, Yanping (AUTHOR), Luk, Bronya Hi Kwan (AUTHOR), Ge, Song (AUTHOR), Ma, Haixia (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Substance Use & Misuse. 2025, Vol. 60 Issue 11, p1650-1660. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Substance abuse treatment, Substance abuse, Psychotherapy, Empathy, Mental health, Mindfulness, CINAHL database, Self-compassion, Treatment effectiveness, Meta-analysis, Descriptive statistics, Psychology of drug abusers, Systematic reviews, MEDLINE, Medical databases, Mental depression |
| Abstract: | Background: Comorbidity between substance use disorders (SUD) and mental disorders is highly prevalent. Self-compassion has been identified as a protective factor against negative emotions and shows potential in enhancing mental health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of self-compassion-focused interventions in improving mental health outcomes in this population. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using eight electronic databases. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were included. Data on study characteristics, baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up outcomes were extracted. The study quality was assessed using the Downs and Black Quality Index Score. Results: The included studies exhibited overall poor quality. Meta-analyses suggested medium treatment effects of self-compassion-focused interventions on self-compassion (Hedge's g = 0.738), mindfulness (Hedge's g = 0.568), and depression (Hedge's g = 0.614) following the intervention. Subgroup analysis revealed no significant differences based on participants' gender, intervention types, sessions, and treatment length. However, self-compassion-focused interventions did not lead to significant improvement in psychological flexibility, stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and craving for drugs. Conclusion: This review underscored the effectiveness of self-compassion-focused interventions in improving self-compassion, mindfulness, and depression among people with SUD. Further large-scale randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to strengthen the evidence base. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: Comorbidity between substance use disorders (SUD) and mental disorders is highly prevalent. Self-compassion has been identified as a protective factor against negative emotions and shows potential in enhancing mental health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of self-compassion-focused interventions in improving mental health outcomes in this population. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using eight electronic databases. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were included. Data on study characteristics, baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up outcomes were extracted. The study quality was assessed using the Downs and Black Quality Index Score. Results: The included studies exhibited overall poor quality. Meta-analyses suggested medium treatment effects of self-compassion-focused interventions on self-compassion (Hedge's g = 0.738), mindfulness (Hedge's g = 0.568), and depression (Hedge's g = 0.614) following the intervention. Subgroup analysis revealed no significant differences based on participants' gender, intervention types, sessions, and treatment length. However, self-compassion-focused interventions did not lead to significant improvement in psychological flexibility, stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and craving for drugs. Conclusion: This review underscored the effectiveness of self-compassion-focused interventions in improving self-compassion, mindfulness, and depression among people with SUD. Further large-scale randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to strengthen the evidence base. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10826084 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10826084.2025.2509268 |
