Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy with Hospitalized Depressed Individuals–The Temporal Order of Change in Mindfulness, Rumination, and Affect
Journal of Happiness Studies August 1, 2025 Maja Stańko-kaczmarek, Tomasz Jankowski, Robert Bartel et al.
Abstract Mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) is an interdisciplinary intervention that integrates mindfulness techniques with art activities. While previous research has examined MBAT’s effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms, little is known about the temporal dynamics of change during participation. This study explored session-to-session changes in mindfulness, rumination, and affect...