Types Of Psychosocial Interventions Research Articles

The Effect of Psychosocial Interventions on Gambling Disorder: A Systematic Review

Gambling is an unlawful act that has negative consequences for the life, health, and welfare of individuals, families, and communities. One of the efforts made to reduce the health impacts of gambling is by providing psychosocial interventions. This systematic review aims to examine the effect of various types of psychosocial interventions on gambling disorders. The systematic review was conducted on Clinical Key, Clinical Key for Nursing, Science Direct, ProQuest, Scopus, Sage Journal and Springer Link, Ebsco databases with searches conducted between October - December 2023. Screening articles according to inclusion criteria in the form of full-text articles, English, and published between 2012 and 2023. The initial search results obtained 4,194 articles. Then the initial screening was carried out through reading the title and abstract so that 215 articles were left to be processed to the next stage. In the next stage, the author checked the duplication of the article, so that 51 articles were obtained. In the fourth stage, the author read the full text and obtained a total of 10 articles. The results of the 10 articles reviewed found that CBT, motivational intervention, telephone counseling, and brief intervention are various types of psychotherapy that can help overcome gambling disorders. It is not clear which therapy is better among these therapies, but all therapies have their advantages and disadvantages, which are adjusted to the client's condition. Providing psychosocial interventions such as a combination of Motivational Interview Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, telephone counseling, and Brief Telephone Intervention can provide an effective solution to help individuals overcome gambling disorders and begin the journey of recovery. The use of Motivational Interviewing therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, telephone counseling, and Brief Therapy can be used in clinical and community settings to treat gambling disorder problems.

Psychosocial interventions to support retirement well-being and adjustment: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Objective Adjustment to retirement is heterogeneous in nature, and for some, but not all individuals, may require well-being support. However, limited information is available on the types of psychosocial interventions that can be effective during this time of transition with pre-retirees or retirees. This review identified psychosocial interventions with adults before and during retirement, and their effectiveness in maintaining or increasing well-being. Method Following PRISMA guidelines, a multi-database systematic literature review, with a two-stage screening process, was conducted utilising narrative synthesis. Records were independently screened by two screeners against set inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results Two thousand four hundred and thirty-six records were identified for screening with 20 studies found eligible for final review. These included seven randomised controlled trial studies (RCT), six non-randomised quasi-experimental controlled studies, and seven single group pre/post intervention studies. Interventions covered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology, mentoring, family therapy and others. Conclusions The review highlighted the benefits of psychosocial support to adults’ well-being before and after they retire, especially with participation in group-based programs utilising elements of CBT. There was also evidence for well-being maintenance with longer running interventions. Results should be considered in the development of future psychosocial interventions to support individuals during this important life phase in older adulthood.

ADHD in children and adolescents: Review of current practice of non-pharmacological and behavioural management.

Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the commonest childhood neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 3 to 9% by school age, and often persists into adulthood. ADHD in children and young people (CYP) has wide ranging multi-modal impacts on the affected CYP, their carers and the society. Co-morbidity with other neurodevelopmental, behavioural and emotional disorders is the rule rather than exception. Pharmacological treatment is not recommended as the sole therapeutic intervention, and several other non-pharmacological interventions have been advocated within a framework of Multi-modal strategy as the norm, to address both the core symptoms as well as the behavioural and other related difficulties. All paediatric professionals need to be familiar with the principles of different modalities of non-pharmacological or behavioural interventions for managing ADHD in CYP. Most published up-to-date evidence for behavioural interventions both for the core ADHD symptoms and other outcome measures are summarized in this article, including the peculiar problems related to their research. The most effective evidence-based strategies for controlling ADHD core symptoms are combination of stimulant medications with Behavioural therapy (BT) or Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), as well as group-based parental Psychoeducation. Standalone BT, CBT, Mindfulness, Neurocognitive training and Neurofeedback cannot currently be recommended for controlling core symptoms due to limited evidence. Other Behavioural interventions could lead to improvements in ADHD-related outcomes, including parenting skills, CYP's social skills, academic performance and disruptive behaviours. School-based non-pharmacological interventions have been shown to reduce disruptive behaviours. Executive skills are also significantly improved with use of computer-based Neurocognitive training and regular physical Cardio exercises. It is disappointing that combinations of different types of psychosocial interventions have low efficacy on both the core ADHD symptoms and other related outcomes. The readers are welcome to test their knowledge and learning efficacy through an accompanying quiz.

Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on health outcomes of children with cancer: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Nowadays, there is promising evidence that psychosocial interventions could be helpful in paediatric oncology. Thus, this review aimed to describe the impact of psychosocial interventions on cancer-related health outcomes in children. Fifteen English electronic databases were searched from October to December 2020. Only randomised controlled trials that (1) included children ≤18 years old diagnosed with cancer, (2) evaluated the effects of psychosocial interventions, and (3) reported health outcomes including quality of life, anxiety, depression, stress, distress, self-esteem, psychological adjustment, treatment adherence, pain, fatigue, and academic performance were included. Ten RCTs were included in this review. Six types of psychosocial interventions (social skill training, music-based intervention, therapeutic play, cognitive therapy, wish intervention, and art therapy) were identified. The studies were assessed as having low to high risk of bias. Nine of the studies reported significant improvement in at least one outcome measure. But quantifying the pooled effect was not applicable due to the heterogeneity of interventions. Psychosocial interventions could be beneficial in paediatric oncology. Yet, the outcomes were reported in heterogeneous types of interventions and participants. The results underscore the need to conduct further studies that include participants with specific cancer diagnoses and types of interventions.

Psychosocial Interventions for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by the CADDRA Guidelines Work GROUP.

Multiple psychosocial interventions to treat ADHD symptoms have been developed and empirically tested. However, no clear recommendations exist regarding the utilization of these interventions for treating core ADHD symptoms across different populations. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis by the CADDRA Guidelines work Group was to generate such recommendations, using recent evidence. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) and meta-analyses (MA) from 2010 to 13 February 2020 were searched in PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, EBM Reviews and CINAHL. Studies of populations with significant levels of comorbidities were excluded. Thirty-one studies were included in the qualitative synthesis (22 RCT, 9 MA) and 24 studies (19 RCT, 5 MA) were included in the quantitative synthesis. Using three-level meta-analyses to pool results of multiple observations from each RCT, as well as four-level meta-analyses to pool results from multiples outcomes and multiple studies of each MA, we generated recommendations using the GRADE approach for: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Physical Exercise and Mind–Body intervention; Caregiver intervention; School-based and Executive intervention; and other interventions for core ADHD symptoms across Preschooler, Child, Adolescent and Adult populations. The evidence supports a recommendation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults and Caregiver intervention for Children, but not for preschoolers. There were not enough data to provide recommendations for the other types of psychosocial interventions. Our results are in line with previous meta-analytic assessments; however, they provide a more in-depth assessment of the effect of psychosocial intervention on core ADHD symptoms.

Prediction of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy using Deep Learning for the Treatment of Adolescent Social Anxiety and Mental Health Conditions

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of psychosocial intervention which aims to reduce the mental health conditions like depression, anxiety disorder, and others. Similarly, deep learning is a type of machine learning and artificial intelligence that imitates how humans gain certain types of knowledge. In this paper, deep learning has been used to effectively alleviate teenagers’ social anxiety and improve their social ability and the quality of social relations. It aims to conduct an in-depth study on the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive behavior therapy in teenagers based on deep learning. First, it constructs the cognitive behavior diagnosis and treatment evaluation system of adolescent social anxiety and divides the system function into functional, structural, and database design. Then, the correlation prediction model between cognitive behavior therapy and adolescent social anxiety is constructed based on a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm. The risk and protective factors in adolescent growth are screened from the perspectives of people, family, school, and society. The fuzzy itemset support of different factors is defined. The vector of adolescent social anxiety expression index’s weight is calculated. The subjective and objective factors of social anxiety in adolescents are extracted based on the grey correlation degree. The correlation prediction model between accurate cognitive behavior therapy and adolescents’ social anxiety is established to complete the prediction research, diagnosis, and treatment effect. Simulation experiments show that the proposed method has good feasibility and high prediction accuracy. It can effectively alleviate the social anxiety of teenagers.

The effect of a short computerized growth mindset intervention with implementation intentions on French students entering university

AbstractThe goal of this study is to test the effect of a growth mindset (GM) intervention with an added implementation intentions (II) protocol on French first‐year university students' mindset, creating a new type of psychosocial intervention (GMII). We exposed participants to 3 intervention conditions (GMII vs. GM vs. control), measured mindset via self‐reported measures during 3 stages (online questionnaire 2 weeks before the intervention; experimental session with exposure to the intervention; online questionnaire 2 weeks after the intervention), and assessed scholastic performance by testing participants on a subject they had to learn during the experimental session. We found a positive effect of the GMII on participants' mindset (fostering a GM) compared to the other conditions. However, we did not find any link between GM and learning performance. Implications are discussed in light of recent literature and critics on mindset theory and interventions.

“You Lose Some Good Friends”: Death and Grief in Assisted Living

The purpose of this study was to investigate responses to death at multiple levels within the assisted living (AL) system and to characterize the psychosocial impact of death on surviving residents. This study used secondary thematic analysis of multiple data sources collected as part of a larger quantitative-focused study with 21 ALs. Data sources included: (a) community documents, e.g., newsletters; (b) descriptive and reflective observational field notes; and (c) memos and key statements from interviews with residents (n = 18). Three themes emerged from the data: administrative memorialization practices, resident perceptions of staff communication related to death, and resident psychosocial responses to death. Surviving residents reported using both adaptive and avoidant strategies to cope with psychological responses to death; noting that grief responses extended to the loss of the deceased resident’s family, friends, and pets. Residents also perceived staff-resident communication and community memorialization practices as incongruent with a “family-like” social climate. Findings highlight the potential utility of a multi-level approach to improving psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care and grief management by targeting AL administration, workforce, and individuals. Social workers are well-positioned to lead these types of psychosocial interventions but must contend with staffing barriers limiting clinical roles in AL.

Psychosocial Interventions for Prisoners with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Purpose of the Review:The prevalence of mental and substance use disorders is three to five times higher than that of the general population. Psychosocial interventions are effective in identifying and managing mental health and substance use disorders. This article aims to review the randomized control studies which have used nonpharmacological interventions alone or in combination with pharmacological interventions for managing mental and substance use disorders in prison/correctional settings.Collection and Analysis of Data:Studies included were randomized control trials and pilot randomized studies that assessed the impact of psychosocial interventions for prisoners with mental disorders and substance use disorders. A comprehensive search for articles was done by the primary author (Sreekanth Nair Thekkumkara) in the following databases: PubMed, ProQuest, PsychArticles, and Google Scholar (search engine), for the period June 1, 2000, to December 31, 2020.Results and Conclusions:The 21 studies included in the review had a sample size of 34 to 759. The settings of all the interventions were the prison and different types of psychosocial interventions were provided across the studies. The average duration of intervention ranged between 10 min and 120 min with the frequency of one to six sessions per week for 1 to 36 months. All the 21 Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) were nonIndian studies. Overall, the results of the included studies showed significant improvement postintervention (motivational intervention, interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology intervention, music therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy) on primary outcome measures such as symptom severity of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse prisoners. Positive effects were observed on secondary outcome measures such as motivation, aggression, follow up rates, and recidivism. A limited number of studies have focused on evaluating psychosocial interventions in prison settings. Most of the interventions were tested in prisoners with substance use disorder alone or in those with dual diagnoses and in high-income countries.

Does treatment preference affect outcome in a randomized trial of a mindfulness intervention versus cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety disorder?

Research suggests that treatment preference may affect outcome of randomized clinical trials, but few studies have assessed treatment preference in trials comparing different types of psychosocial interventions. This study used secondary data analysis to evaluate the impact of treatment preference in a randomized trial of a mindfulness-based intervention adapted for social anxiety disorder (MBI-SAD) versus cognitive behaviour group therapy (CBGT). Ninety-seven participants who met DSM-5 criteria for SAD were randomized. Prior to randomization, twice as many participants expressed a preference for the MBI-SAD over CBGT. However, being allocated or not to one's preferred treatment had no impact on treatment response. Additionally, with the exception of perception of treatment credibility, treatment matching had no impact on treatment-related variables, including treatment initiation, session attendance, homework compliance, satisfaction with treatment and perception that treatment met expectations. In sum, despite the greater preference for the mindfulness intervention in this sample of participants with SAD, we found little evidence of preference effects on our study outcomes. Findings should be viewed as preliminary and require replication.

The effect of psychosocial interventions on infertility: Inconsistency of research data.

This systematic review aimed to investigate the inconsistency of research data concerning the contribution of systematic psychosocial interventions to infertility treatments. More specifically, the objective of this review was to investigate the cause of the contradictions in the results of contemporary research with respect to the role of systematic psychosocial interventions in the success of fertility treatments. The suspected cause of these contradictions is the heterogeneity of the relevant clinical studies with respect to their methodology. Thus, the specific aim of the current review was to evaluate the degree of heterogeneity of certain parameters in the design of the relevant clinical studies during the last decade, including sample heterogeneity, assisted reproductive technology methods, types of psychosocial interventions and methods of recording and analyzing psychometric data. This investigation may be considered imperative considering that despite the great number of relevant clinical studies and their meta-analyses, there are still no conclusive results concerning the potential of improving fertility through psychosocial support. Search for relevant studies was performed employing the PubMed and Google Scholar databases based on specific criteria. According to these criteria the selected publications have been meta-analyses of clinical studies on humans, evaluating the effect of psychosocial interventions on the success of assisted reproductive treatments during the last decade. The studies may have included all the different infertility etiologies, as well as all types of assisted reproductive treatments. The extensive search based on the specific inclusion/exclusion criteria resulted in reporting results from 6 studies in total. The clinical studies included have reported on various types of interventions for psychosocial support such as individual, couples' or group therapies performed either in facilities offering mental health services or in the form of home-based self-treatment. Moreover, these studies investigated various techniques of stress management ranging from counseling to specialized methods such as biofeedback and diaphragmatic breathing or alternative techniques such as yoga and meditation. Our results suggest that clinical studies designed specifically to evaluate the effect of systematic interventions on the efficacy of fertility treatments are limited. Moreover, their degree of heterogeneity is highly significant with respect to included participants, treatment protocols, psychosocial support techniques as well as methods for the documentation and statistical analysis of psychometric data. Consequently, the conduction of well-design clinical studies based on strict criteria aiming to investigate specific infertility causes, similar fertility treatment protocols or particular types of psychosocial interventions is necessary in order to reach definitive conclusions.

Impact of psychosocial intervention on prognosis of cardiac surgery patients.

The study examined the impact of two types of psychosocial intervention on prognosis and psychological distress of patients subjected to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), and investigated whether such impact was direct or mediated. A sample of 300 participants (243 men and 57 women; mean age: 56.1 years) was recruited into three groups. One group received a unique psycho-educational intervention called Programme for Affective and Cognitive Education (PACE), the second group was given a Relaxation intervention (Guided Imagery), and the third group had only standard medical treatment (Control). The PACE and Relaxation interventions were administered to patients alongside standard treatment a day before CABG as well as a day before discharge from hospital. Prognosis was assessed six weeks after discharge. Psychological distress was measured at baseline, week after discharge, and six weeks after discharge. Analyses of variance revealed a significant effect of groups on prognosis and a significant group × time interaction for psychological distress. The highest prognosis after CABG and the lowest psychological distress were found in the PACE group. Path analyses indicated that the PACE and Relaxation interventions negatively impacted psychological distress which in turn predicted higher prognosis. Only the PACE intervention additionally had a positive direct impact on prognosis. Both psychosocial interventions helped enhance the prognosis of patients after CABG primarily by reducing psychological distress. PACE emerged as a more effective intervention than Relaxation.

Participation in 12-Step Programs and Drug Use Among Older Adults With Cannabis Use Disorder: Six-Month Outcomes

This study examined associations among cannabis use disorder (CUD), 12-step program participation, and cannabis and other drug use at baseline and 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Participants were age 50 or older in a study of veterans receiving medical management of alcohol and/or opioid withdrawal ( N = 171). Generalized estimating equations examined the extent to which time point, 12-step program participation, and CUD were associated with change in number of cannabis and non-cannabis drug use days. Also examined was whether having CUD was associated with 12-step program participation. From baseline through the 6-month follow-up, 12-step program participation increased, non-cannabis drug use decreased, and cannabis use remained stable. Twelve-step program participation at baseline was associated with better outcomes at follow-ups. Participants with CUD reported less 12-step program participation and more cannabis use days at follow-ups. Older adults with CUD may need other types of psychosocial treatments due to low participation in 12-step programs.

Neurocognitive predictors of long-term outcome in CBT for late life generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is currently recognized as one of the most common and impairing psychiatric conditions in adults age 65 and over. Although clinical trials have indicated that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is efficacious, it has not shown consistent superiority over other types of psychosocial interventions. This study sought to identify baseline neurocognitive predictors of posttreatment and distal follow-up outcome of CBT for late life GAD, which could be used to estimate response and optimize the intervention. First, results indicated that CBT was effective in reducing worry and other symptoms immediately following and 18 months after the last full session of treatment. Regression models of baseline predictors included pretreatment worry scores, the number of comorbid conditions, hypertension, and scores on a working memory task or hippocampal volumes as predictors of endpoint PSWQ scores. Results replicated known baseline predictors of outcome at both assessment points, and identified one new predictor of distal outcome. Clinicians may benefit from including working memory tasks as assessment and augmentation tools in treating older GAD patients.

A systematic review and meta-analysis on effective interventions for health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with dementia.

(a) To evaluate the effectiveness of different types of psychosocial interventions on the health-related quality of life among caregivers of individuals with dementia and (b) To present an overview and assessment of the quality of the most recent intervention studies. A systematic review and meta-analysis. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library electronic databases were searched to find randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from 2005 - 2017. Using a Boolean search, the key words 'caregivers', 'dementia' and 'quality of life' were combined. The search was completed in January 2018. A total of 26 RCTs were included. Intervention details such as content, mode of delivery and duration were reviewed, and each study's risk of bias was assessed. The effectiveness of each type of intervention was calculated using the Hedges G and a random-effects model. Multicomponent interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy and complementary alternative medicine therapy showed significant effects on improving caregiver's health-related quality of life. Psychoeducation, social support, case management and cognitive rehabilitation therapy failed to produce significant effects. Via this evidence-based systematic review, multicomponent interventions addressing a variety of caregiver needs can be an effective method for enhancing caregiver health-related quality of life. Further large number of studies are needed to verify this study results. The findings of this study inform clinicians which interventions are effective in improving caregivers' health-related quality of life. Defining a standardized protocol for multicomponent interventions will be helpful for clinicians to apply the intervention.

Effects of psychosocial interventions on children affected by parental HIV/AIDS: a meta-analysis on depression and anxiety

BackgroundChildren orphaned by parental AIDS or those of parents with HIV infection demonstrate many negative mental health outcomes. Different types of psychosocial interventions have been conducted to improve the psychological well-being of these children. The efficacy of these psychosocial interventions has been reviewed and synthesized recently (Skeena et al., Vulnerable Child Youth Stud 12:91-116, 2017), but not quantified.MethodThis study therefore adopted meta-analytic approach to quantify the efficacy of the existing psychosocial interventions on depressive and anxiety symptoms in children affected by parental HIV/AIDS. Eight intervention studies—four randomized controlled trials (RCT) and four pre–post intervention trials—were included.ResultIn general, psychosocial interventions could effectively reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms in children of parents with HIV/AIDS. The overall intervention effect size (Cohen’s d) was 1.298 and 1.100 for depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. Publication bias and exploratory moderating effects of study design (RCT vs. pre–post intervention trials), study location, and intervention levels were also analyzed.ConclusionFuture studies reporting the detailed outcome data, which could be used for research integration, are warranted. Further research should also focus on the implementation of evidence-based interventions sensitive to the target population in a developmentally appropriate manner.

A PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH HIV (PLWH): A LITERATURE REVIEW

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are common for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWH). It may have a various negative effect on psychological well-being and the quality of life for PLWH. These adverse effects are in the form of worsening diseases, decreasing the immune system, non-compliance with ARV therapy, and even causing suicide. Various psychosocial interventions were developed to improve the mental health of PLWH. But it often creates confusion and misunderstanding because it seems to overlap each other. The effectiveness of this intervention has been widely investigated, but there is still little confirmatory research on various psychosocial intervention techniques, especially for PLWH. The study aimed at describing the psychosocial interventions for the mental health of PLWH. We conducted literature searches from multiple relevant sources. The four databases we cut included PROQUEST, PubMed, Plos One, and Ebsco. Three types of psychosocial interventions consisted of symptom-oriented interventions, supportive intervention, and meditation. Based on the kind of intervention there are several psychosocial intervention techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), stress management, interpersonal therapy (IPT), peer support, psychoeducation, meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness. There is no difference in the effectiveness of all types and intervention techniques in improving the mental health of PLWH. Psychosocial interventions proved to have a positive effect on the mental health of PLWH. Psychosocial interventions can be combined in PLHIW therapy programs with mental health problems
 Keywords: PLWH, psychosocial interventions, mental health problems.

An art therapy group intervention for cancer patients to counter distress before chemotherapy

ABSTRACT Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a single group session based on art therapy (AT) for adult cancer patients to reduce anxiety and distress before anticancer treatment. Methods: A non-randomized pre-post study design was adopted. Sixty-two patients took part in one of twenty-seven “one-off” sessions held over a four-month period. Sixty-six patients, who simply received routine medical treatment, served as the control group (CG). Results: The intervention was appropriate to patients’ needs and feasible in the context of their routine medical care. In contrast to the CG, the intervention group(IG) participants demonstrated a decrease in symptoms of anxiety, drowsiness and tiredness. Conclusions: The intervention proved suitable to the medical routine of patients’ care. The clinical implications of the AT protocol and future research aimed at testing it vs. a different type of psychosocial intervention in a randomized controlled study are discussed.

Mental Health Recovery Through "Art Therapy": A Pilot Study in Portuguese Acute Inpatient Setting

The main aims of the study are to a) evaluate the effectiveness of a three session program of “art therapy” on changing emotional indicators (depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological well-being) in individuals with mental illness and b) analyze the meanings attributed to creative self-expression. We performed a pre-experimental mixed approach study, with a pretest–posttest design, with twelve Portuguese male subjects, admitted to an acute psychiatry unit. The instruments used were Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale [DASS-21]; and Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being [SPWB – 18] and a semi-structured interview. Comparison of the pre- and posttest indicated improvement in anxiety, stress, self-acceptance, purpose of life, and overall psychological well-being. The categories resulting from the thematic analysis of the interviews revealed the usefulness of the program in the participant recovery process. This type of psychosocial intervention in specialized clinical practice in Mental Health Nursing minimizes the disease’s impact in an organizational culture that should increasingly be oriented toward recovery.

Psychosocial Interventions for Improving the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Literature Review

Breast cancer is the most women’s cancer worldwide especially in developing countries including Indonesia. This cancer is affected women’s physically and psychologically. Those effects may influence women’s quality of life (QoL). An appropriate psychosocial intervention would be significant to survivors’ QoL. This study is aimed to identify interventions that effective in dealing with psychosocial problems, and in improving QoL. Methods, this review addresses the question: what interventions are effective in managing psychological problems in breast cancer survivors. We conducted a literature review, we searched Pubmed, Ebsco, Cengage, and Cochrane for articles focusing on any types of psychosocial interventions. Through a database search, 543 articles were identified and after manual review, 7 studies were identified and appraised. Results, there were six randomized control trial and one quasi-experiment method involved in the analysis step. The interventions were 1) mindfulness therapy (4 articles)-2) behavioral therapy (2 articles), 3) acceptance and commitment therapy (1 article). The seven studies reported significant effects in reducing psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and mood problems. The intervention also improved patients’ QoL. Conclusion and recommendation psychosocial interventions are effective to help breast cancer survivors as an individual, and none of those studies had involved family in interventions. There is a need to develop a study that involves the family in the intervention, as the family is the main support for Indonesian.