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The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Xavier Baird 1,*
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Palacký University Olomouc
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JPHE  2022 5(2):167; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 6 August 2022 / Accepted: 6 September 2022 / Published Online: 1 December 2022
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Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has gained attention as a potential intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults, offering a holistic approach to reducing anxiety symptoms and improving overall well-being. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of MBSR in reducing anxiety symptoms and enhancing psychological functioning in adults with GAD. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of MBSR compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, treatment as usual) in targeting core symptoms of GAD, including excessive worry, somatic symptoms, and cognitive distortions. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as intervention duration, session frequency, participant adherence, and baseline characteristics (e.g., severity of anxiety, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of MBSR for GAD in adults.

Keywords: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; MBSR; Generalized Anxiety Disorder; GAD; adults; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
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Baird, X. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 167. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Baird X. The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(2):167. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Baird, Xavier 2022. "The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.2:167. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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