The Stony Brook Health Enhancement Program: The development of an active control condition for mind–body interventions. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahaffey, Brittain L; Mackin, Daniel M; Vranceanu, Ana-Maria; Lofaro, Lindsay; Bromet, Evelyn J; Luft, Benjamin J; Gonzalez, Adam
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 25:Number 13/14(2020)
• Page Start: 2129
• Page End: 2140
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: health behavior -- health enhancement program -- mind–body -- multiple health behavior change -- treatment development; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105318787024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

Abstract

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.