The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in reducing Distress in Children Diagnosed with Cancer and their Parents.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/543443

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This research project aims to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive therapy, an intervention using specific meditation and thought techniques, to reduce psychological distress in children who have been diagnosed with cancer and their parents. Specifically, symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to the experience of the illness will be targeted.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2009

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $22,019.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Financial economics

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Other Keywords

childhood cancer depression | childhood cancer psychopathology | childhood cancer psychopathology intervention stud | children cancer carers cognition | children cancer carers psychopathology

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