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Mindfulness for anxiety trials

RCT evidence that sitting practice can reduce anxiety scores.

Multiple trials show mindfulness-based programs reduce anxiety versus waitlist, with smaller gaps versus active controls.

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Authors
Various (MBSR literature)
Publication
JAMA Psychiatry and others
Published
2010s–2020s
Abstract
Structured mindfulness programs reduce anxiety symptoms in many adult samples.
Key findings
Moderate effect sizes versus usual care.
Methodology
Randomized trials and meta-analyses.

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