Mindfulness meditation interventions of varying lengths on women's anxiety levels
Journal of Psychiatric Nursing January 1, 2025 Ersin Yavas
Both 10-minute and 20-minute mindfulness meditation sessions, practiced over 8 weeks, reduced anxiety and perceived stress in women without psychiatric diagnoses, compared to a non-meditating control group. No significant difference in anxiety reduction was found between the two meditation durations. Mindfulness scores and intolerance of uncertainty did not differ between the meditation groups and the control group after the intervention. The findings suggest that even brief daily meditation can be effective for managing anxiety and stress, offering a practical option for women with limited time.