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A systematic review of mindfulness-based stress reduction in the management of anxiety disorders among adolescents and young adults aged 13-26.

Asian journal of psychiatry
April 18, 2025
Vern Chie Hue et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing anxiety disorders and improving emotional regulation and coping skills in individuals aged 13-26.

Results Summary

The meta-analysis found significant reductions in anxiety levels, along with improvements in emotional regulation and coping skills, suggesting MBSR is an effective therapeutic tool for managing anxiety disorders in this demographic. The study followed PRISMA guidelines and included nine studies, but limitations such as sample diversity or long-term follow-up were not detailed.

Population

Individuals aged 13-26 with anxiety disorders.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
decrease
anxiety-related symptoms
-
-
has shown potential in reducing
#1
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
decrease
level of anxiety
individuals aged 13-26
-
significant reductions in
#2
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
increase
emotional regulation
individuals aged 13-26
-
improvements in
#3
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
increase
coping skills
individuals aged 13-26
-
improvements in
#4
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
decrease
anxiety
this age group
-
reducing
#5
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
increase
overall mental health
this age group
-
enhancing
#6
Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has shown potential in reducing anxiety-related symptoms. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of MBSR in treating anxiety disorders in individuals aged 13-26. The review addresses three key themes: "The Prevalence and Impact of Anxiety Disorders in Everyday Life," "The Efficacy and Effectiveness of MBSR in the Management of Anxiety Disorders," and "The Techniques and Interventions of MBSR in Anxiety Treatment." A total of nine studies were included in the meta-analysis, focusing on individuals aged 13-26 participating in MBSR interventions. The findings consistently indicate significant reductions in level of anxiety, along with improvements in emotional regulation and coping skills. These results suggest that MBSR is an effective therapeutic tool for managing anxiety disorders in this demographic, demonstrating notable efficacy across diverse settings. Meta-analytic evidence, following PRISMA guidelines, indicates MBSR as a powerful intervention for reducing anxiety and enhancing overall mental health within this age group. The review emphasizes the necessity for practitioners to incorporate MBSR into clinical practice as it offers benefits for long-term anxiety management.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy80/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score2.78
Normalized Score0.68
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