Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Management in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Current Research Evidence
Journal of Medicine and Health Science June 1, 2026 Xu Chu, Guangda Hou, Yue Gu et al.
Athletes engaged in high-level competition routinely face considerable psychological challenges. Among these, anxiety stands out as a widespread concern that not only undermines athletic output but also compromises both mental and somatic health. Over the past ten years, Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (MAC), a leading example of third-wave cognitive-behavioral approaches, has drawn...