Mindfulness, uma estratégia para a diminuição da ansiedade na adolescência
Dedica July 6, 2026 Saul de Melo Ibiapina Neres, Daisy Inocência Margarida de Lemos, Eleonardo Pereira Rodrigues et al.
Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by intense emotional changes, with anxiety being one of the most prevalent disorders. This study analyzed the influence of mindfulness practices on reducing anxiety levels in high school adolescents at a public school in rural Piauí. Forty-seven students participated, randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group. The intervention consisted of eight weekly sessions of adapted mindfulness and guided meditation practices. Anxiety was assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and a subjective self-assessment on a scale of 0 to 10. Results showed a significant reduction in BAI anxiety scores in the experimental group after the intervention (mean before = 11.09 ± 7.