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title: Does a mindfulness program help improve PMDD and quality of life?
description: A small pilot test of a six-module mindfulness program showed improvements in severe PMS (PMDD) symptoms and quality of life, but the study was too small to c
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# Does a mindfulness program help improve PMDD and quality of life?

A small pilot test of a six-module mindfulness program showed improvements in severe PMS (PMDD) symptoms and quality of life, but the study was too small to confirm it works widely.

 Early or limited evidence

Late adolescent students (8 tested the full program)

## What they did

A mixed-methods study with three phases: first, surveys of late adolescent students to identify needs; second, experts reviewed the six-module mindfulness program and rated its quality; third, eight students tried the program and completed before-and-after quality-of-life assessments.

## What they found

In need assessment surveys, 19% of students met criteria for PMDD and 43% experienced moderate to high PMS. In the pilot test of eight students, the mindfulness program led to significant reductions in PMDD symptoms and improvements in quality of life.

## What it means for you

Mindfulness-based programs may help with PMDD, but this is very early evidence from a tiny pilot. The study had no control group and only eight participants, so larger comparisons with control groups are needed.

19%

Students meeting PMDD criteria in survey

43%

With moderate to high PMS symptoms

8

Students in pilot test

## About the study

Original title Development and implementation of mindfulness-based psychological intervention program on premenstrual dysphoric symptoms and quality of life among late adolescents: A pilot study Authors Shyla Thomas Puthusserry, Clarissa F. Delariarte Journal Journal of Affective Disorders Reports Year 2022 Study design Interview study What was tested Six-module mindfulness-based psychological intervention program Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100461](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100461)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Cognitive behavioral therapy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-cbt/)[Mindfulness and meditation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-mindfulness/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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