title: Efficacy of psychoeducation and relaxation interventions on stress-related variables in people with mental disorders: a literature review.
abstract: This paper aimed to critically review and summarize empirical evidence concerning the efficacy of psychoeducation or relaxation-based stress management interventions on stress-related variables in people with mental disorders. Electronic databases were used during the literature search. Thirteen articles that fulfilled the preset eligible criteria were included in the review. Findings indicated that psychoeducation and relaxation-based interventions mitigated stress and depression; and enhanced relaxation intensity and knowledge on stress management. However, mixed results were obtained on anxiety. In addition, interventions using virtual reality technology revealed positive effects on depression, relaxation intensity and anxiety. Limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Electronic address: lubna.ishah@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Lubna Bte Iskhandar
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore. Electronic address: nurpk@nus.edu.sg.
authors.forename: Piyanee
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Klainin-Yobas
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Social Care, Dearne Building, University Of Hull, UK. Electronic address: samanthatorres613@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.affiliation: Assisi Hospice, Singapore. Electronic address: prema_k@assisihospice.org.sg.
authors.forename: Premarani
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kannusamy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016206:Databases, Bibliographic; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012064:Relaxation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult