The evaluation of a mindfulness-based psychological intervention for patients with diabetes type 2 and emotional problems

INTERVENTION: Mindfulness‐based psychological intervention (MBSR): the mindfulness‐based intervention will be given in eight weekly sessions (including one booster session) of two hours to groups of eight to ten persons. The intervention will be based on a combination of existing protocols. Besides education about the mechanisms of stress, coping, and relaxation, there will be much emphasis on practicing mindfulness (e.i. breathing, moving, and observing and letting‐go thoughts with non‐judgemental attention) and there will be group discussions about relevant matters concerning the exercises and daily living. Wait‐list control group: The wait‐list control group will continue to receive regular care (care‐as‐usual) and will be placed on a wait‐list to receive the MBSR intervention six months later. Both interventions will be given by a psychologist. CONDITION: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DM type II), Anxiety, Depressive symptoms, Emotional problems ; ; PRIMARY OUTCOME: Questionnaires:; ; 1. Perceived stress (PSS10);; ; 2. Affect (POMS);; ; 3. Anxiety and depression (HADS); ; ; 4. Health state (SF12). SECONDARY OUTCOME: Questionnaires: ; ; 1. Type D personality (DS‐14); ; ; 2. Personality (EPQ or NEO‐FFI); ; ; 3. Mindfulness (FFMQ or FMI); ; ; 4. Diabetes self‐care behavior (SDSCA); ; ; 5. Diabetes acceptance (AADQ); ; ; 6. Diabetes related problems (PAID). ; ; Other measurements: ; ; 1. Blood pressure; ; ; 2. Heart rate variability; ; ; 3. Glycemic control, HbA1c. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Diabetes type 2 diabetes; 2. Age >18 years; 3. Self‐reported stress complaints; 4. Mastery of the Dutch language.