Mindfulness-based stress reduction for family carers of people with dementia

Mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) developed by Jon Kabat‐Zinn has shown to assist carers cope with their stress when they feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of care.  The authors in this Cochrane review aimed to evaluate the evidence supporting the use of MBSR for reducing the psychological distress among carers looking after their family members with dementia.