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VOL. 12, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Reducing Stress and Anxiety Among Primary Caregivers of Patients with Mental Illness
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Mansi Bajpai, Dr. Saharsh Walter
Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in reducing perceived stress and anxiety
among primary caregivers of individuals with mentalillness, aiming to offer a
practical intervention for this burdened population. Utilizing a pre-post
design with 45 caregivers, participants completed the PSS and HAMA at baseline
and after a EFT intervention. Results revealed statistically significant
reductions in both perceived stress and anxiety following EFT (p < .001 for
both), with large effect sizes (PSS: d = 1.30; HAMA: d = 1.03), indicating
substantial clinical improvement. A high percentage of participants also
achieved clinically significant change, and participant satisfaction was high %
reporting helpfulness. Future research should examine long-term effects,
different delivery formats, mediating factors, and comparative effectiveness
with other interventions to further understand and optimize EFT's role in
supporting caregivers.
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Pages:65-71
How to cite this article:
Mansi Bajpai, Dr. Saharsh Walter "Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Reducing Stress and Anxiety Among Primary Caregivers of Patients with Mental Illness". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 65-71
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