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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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JPHE 2021 4(2):104; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 29 July 2021 / Accepted: 28 August 2021 / Published Online: 25 November 2021
Abstract
Anxiety disorders are prevalent mental health conditions, and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as promising approaches for their management. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigates the effect of MBIs on anxiety symptoms and severity. Drawing from a systematic review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs examining various types of MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, including intervention duration, frequency, and participant characteristics, to elucidate factors contributing to the variability in outcomes.
Keywords:
mindfulness-based interventions;
anxiety;
meta-analysis;
randomized controlled trials;
mental health;
mindfulness-based stress reduction;
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy;
Copyright: © 2021 by Perry. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Perry, A. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 104. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Perry A. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):104. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Perry, Alaina 2021. "The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:104. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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