Does Kindness Matter? Diabetes, Depression, and Self-Compassion: A Selective Review and Research Agenda.
Does Kindness Matter? Diabetes, Depression, and Self-Compassion: A Selective Review and Research Agenda.
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10.2337/diaspect.28.4.252
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2015-11
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Johnson MH
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作者:
Friis AM;Consedine NS;Johnson MH
Depression and severe psychological distress are frequently comorbid with diabetes and are associated with reduced adherence to medication and healthy lifestyle regimens, poorer glycemic control, and increased complications. The mixed success of existing treatments for depression in diabetes patients suggests a need for supplementary approaches to this common problem. This article reviews recent evidence for the benefits of self-compassion in chronically ill patients, suggesting its utility as a clinical tool for improving self-care, depression, and glycemic control in diabetes. Possible physical and psychological pathways by which self-compassion may promote better outcomes in diabetes patients are considered, with particular attention given to reductions in negative self-judgment and improved motivation to undertake self-care.