Mindfulness-based eating in obesity and anxiety: a randomized controlled trial and feasibility assessment.
Lancet Regional Health. Americas July 15, 2026 Natasha Kim de Oliveira da Fonseca, Gabriela Rocha Dos Santos, Gabrielle Terezinha Foppa et al.
Background: There is a high prevalence of people living with obesity (LWO) and mental disorders, which could worsen stigma. Internalized weight stigma (IWS) impairs psychological functioning and eating behaviors. This study, therefore, evaluated the acute effects of a Mindfulness-based Eating (ME) intervention and the feasibility of incorporating IWS assessment into a randomized controlled...
DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2026.101541 (opens in new tab)
Mindfulness
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obesity
Internalized weight stigma