Multiple trials show mindfulness-based programs reduce anxiety versus waitlist, with smaller gaps versus active controls.
Research
Strong evidence
Mindfulness for anxiety trials
RCT evidence that sitting practice can reduce anxiety scores.
Details
- Authors
- Various (MBSR literature)
- Publication
- JAMA Psychiatry and others
- Published
- 2010s–2020s
- Abstract
- Structured mindfulness programs reduce anxiety symptoms in many adult samples.
- Full text
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Key findings
- Moderate effect sizes versus usual care.
- Methodology
- Randomized trials and meta-analyses.
Editorial rating ★ 4.4
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