Open AccessThe Stony Brook Health Enhancement Program: The development of an active control condition for mind–body interventions
Author(s) -
Brittain Mahaffey,
Daniel M. Mackin,
AnaMaria Vranceanu,
Lindsay Lofaro,
Evelyn J. Bromet,
Benjamin J. Luft,
Adam Gonzalez
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of health psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.716
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1461-7277
pISSN - 1359-1053
DOI - 10.1177/1359105318787024
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , mental health , psychology , intervention (counseling) , session (web analytics) , medical education , health care , control (management) , gerontology , applied psychology , medicine , psychiatry , computer science , world wide web , artificial intelligence , economics , economic growth
This article describes the development of a manualized, eight-session multiple health behavior change program which addresses sleep, exercise, nutrition, substance use, and working with one's healthcare team. Our goal was to design a structured, evidence-based program that could be facilitated by a single health professional and could act as an active, credible control for mind-body intervention studies. Psychoeducational content was adapted from the latest government and peer-reviewed guidelines. Preliminary work suggests the program is acceptable and feasible for use in patients of varying ages with heterogeneous mental and physical health problems. It is adaptable for both face-to-face and online delivery.