title: The effects of two novel gratitude and mindfulness interventions on well-being.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine the efficacy of two dual-component interventions, one based on mindfulness and one based on gratitude, to reduce depression and stress and increase happiness levels.
  
  
  METHODS
  Randomized, controlled study with data collected at baseline, 3 weeks, and 5 weeks.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants completed an online gratitude or mindfulness intervention at home. Self-report questionnaires were completed at home or at work.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sixty-five women aged 18-46 years (mean age±standard deviation, 28.35±6.65 years).
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants were randomly assigned to a wait-list control condition or to either a gratitude or a mindfulness intervention condition. The interventions were used four times a week for 3 weeks. The gratitude intervention involved a gratitude diary and grateful reflection. The mindfulness intervention involved a mindfulness diary and mindfulness meditation, the Body Scan.
  
  
  METHODS
  The outcome variables were depression, stress, and happiness measured by using the Edinburgh Depression Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Subjective Happiness Scale, respectively.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All outcome variables improved over time in both interventions group but not in the wait-list control group. Efficacy of the interventions differed between the interventions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These short novel interventions seem to provide a useful way to enhance well-being. Further research in the area is warranted.
authors.affiliation: School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork , Cork, Ireland .
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: O'Leary
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dockray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation; D008875:Middle Aged; D064866:Mindfulness; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014850:Waiting Lists; D055815:Young Adult