This meta-review provides a high-level perspective of the research evidence on mindfulness interventions for parents and families. It summarizes conceptual and methodological features, examines intervention approaches, intervention effects, and identifies moderators and mediators of these effects. Searches were conducted across eight databases to identify systematic reviews of mindfulness-based...
Maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period is critical for offspring’s well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are evidence-based approaches that reduce psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and stress while promoting well-being. MBPs may be particularly suited to the perinatal period, given concerns about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy...