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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has a strong evidence base for treating anxiety and depression, both in clinical and non-clinical populations. Here are some widely cited studies and meta-analyses you can quote, along with key findings:

🔹 Meta-Analyses & Systematic Reviews

  • Khoury et al. (2013) – Clinical Psychology Review
    • Study: Meta-analysis of 209 studies on mindfulness-based therapy (including MBSR and MBCT).
    • Findings:
      • Large effect size for reducing anxiety (g = 0.83)
      • Large effect size for reducing depression (g = 0.79)
    • Quote:
    • "Mindfulness-based therapy is a promising intervention for treating anxiety and mood problems in clinical populations."
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2013.05.005
  • Goldberg et al. (2018) – JAMA Internal Medicine
    • Study: Meta-analysis of 47 RCTs examining the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions.
    • Findings:
      • Moderate improvements in depression, anxiety, and psychological distress.
      • Particularly effective compared to waitlists or usual care.
    • Quote:
    • "Mindfulness-based interventions were associated with statistically significant improvements in depression, anxiety, and distress across a range of populations."
    • DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.3285
  • Goyal et al. (2014) – JAMA Internal Medicine
    • Study: Systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 trials with 3,515 participants.
    • Findings:
      • Moderate evidence for improvement in anxiety (effect size 0.38) and depression (effect size 0.30) from mindfulness meditation programs, including MBSR.
    • Quote:
    • "Mindfulness meditation programs can improve anxiety, depression, and pain, and the effects are comparable with those of antidepressant medications in some cases."
    • DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018

🔹 Individual Studies

  • Hoge et al. (2013) – Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    • Study: RCT comparing MBSR to a stress management education program in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
    • Findings:
      • MBSR significantly reduced anxiety symptoms compared to control.
    • Quote:
    • "MBSR appears to be a potentially effective treatment for adults with GAD, a condition often resistant to standard interventions."
    • DOI: 10.4088/JCP.12m08083
  • Segal et al. (2010) – Archives of General Psychiatry
    • While this is MBCT (a derivative of MBSR), it’s worth noting:
    • Finding: MBCT significantly reduced relapse in recurrent depression compared to usual care.
    • DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2010.9





 
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