The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation: Changes in Emotional States of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Behaviour Change September 1, 2008 Istvan Schreiner, James P. Malcolm
A 10-week mindfulness meditation program reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in 50 participants. Those who began with severe emotional difficulties showed the greatest improvement. The findings suggest mindfulness training benefits subclinical depression and anxiety and can substantially reduce stress.