The Influence of Mindfulness on Suicidal Ideation:An Investigation of the Efficacy and Feasibility Based on a Single-Subject Experiment
To examine the efficacy and feasibility of employing mindfulness interventions to address suicidal ideation within individual counseling contexts,this study utilized a single-subject A-B-A design.Two eligible participants were selected and interventions inspired by"On the Mindfulness Eighth Day"were implemented.Continuous assessment of suicidal ideation and psychological pain was conducted,employing visual analysis and non-overlap of all pairs,alongside written interviews,to evaluate the intervention's efficacy,safety,and acceptance.Results indicated that participants did not experience significant adverse reactions to the intervention,achieving a state of"calmness,"fostering acceptance,and eliciting insights.Overall,the intervention was well-accepted;a positive shift from increasing to decreasing trends in suicidal ideation was observed,with one participant showing a separation between suicidal ideation and psychological pain.This suggests that the structure and content of"On the Mindfulness Eighth Day"can be effectively adapted for interventions targeting suicidal ideation in individual counseling settings.