Mindfulness for Stress Reduction in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review
Children June 30, 2026 Catarina Lopes, José Tiago Costa-Pereira, Isaura Tavares
A systematic review of 19 studies (9 randomized controlled trials and 10 non-randomized) found that mindfulness-based interventions may reduce stress in parents of children with ADHD. Most studies reported statistically significant stress reduction immediately after the intervention, often maintained at follow-up, though some studies showed mixed or no significant differences, and one non-randomized study reported worsening of stress. Stress-related outcomes such as quality of life and psychological well-being also improved. The authors conclude that mindfulness-based interventions may have a significant role in reducing parental stress, but call for longer follow-up and lower risk of bias in future research.