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A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological interventions to improve mental wellbeing

van Agteren, Joep, Iasiello, Matthew, Lo, Laura, Bartholomaeus, Jonathan, Kopsaftis, Zoe, Carey, Marissa, Kyrios, Michael·2021·Nature Human Behaviour
DOI 10.1038/s41562-021-01093-w
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Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis. Four-hundred-and-nineteen randomized controlled trials from clinical and non-clinical populations (n = 53,288) were identified for inclusion. Mindfulness-based and multi-component positive psychological interventions demonstrated the greatest efficacy in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Meta-analyses also found that singular positive psychological interventions, cognitive and behavioural therapy-based, acceptance and commitment therapy-based, and reminiscence interventions were impactful. Effect sizes were moderate at best, but differed according to target population and moderator, most notably intervention intensity. The evidence quality was generally low to moderate. While the evidence requires further advancement, the review provides insight into how psychological interventions can be designed to improve mental wellbeing.

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Authors
van Agteren, J., Iasiello, M., Lo, L., Bartholomaeus, J., Kopsaftis, Z., Carey, M., & Kyrios, M.
Affiliations
  • Flinders University (AU)
  • South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (AU)
  • University of South Australia (AU)
ORCID
Venue
Nature Human Behaviour
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2021-04-19
Volume
5
Issue
5
Pages
631-652
ISSN
2397-3374 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1038/s41562-021-01093-w
OpenAlex
W3153837393
Cited by
510
References
557
Citations by year
2026: 89 · 2025: 120 · 2024: 124 · 2023: 87 · 2022: 74 · 2021: 16
FWCI
11.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Nature Human Behaviour (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
James and Diana Ramsay Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords
psychological intervention, psychological well-being, mindfulness-based interventions, positive psychology interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, reminiscence intervention, intervention intensity, clinical populations, non-clinical population, intervention efficacy
MeSH terms
Psychosocial Intervention, Behavior Therapy, Humans, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Treatment Outcome, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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