Mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions and cortisol regulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association September 3, 2026 Blair T Johnson, Taryn J Simon, Chen Li et al.
Chronic stress is a growing public health concern, with cortisol widely recognized as its primary physiological biomarker. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a standardized multiweek program, has shown promise in improving psychological outcomes, yet its specific effects on cortisol levels have not been meta-analyzed. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of eligible MBSR...