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José Tiago Costa-Pereira

2 papers in the library · 6 citations · publishing 2025-2026

Papers

Mindfulness in Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Pediatric reports May 14, 2025 Bruno Daniel Carneiro, Daniel Humberto Pozza, José Tiago Costa-Pereira et al. 6 citations

A review of thirteen randomized clinical trials found that the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and stress in children and adolescents remains uncertain due to highly variable results. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction showed a small positive effect on depression and anxiety, while non-specific mindfulness-based interventions showed a moderate positive effect on both. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy was effective in reducing anxiety and depression (moderate positive effects) and stress symptoms. However, one study found no significant improvements for anxiety and depression with MBCT, and another found no improvement for anxiety with MBCT/MBSR. The meta-analysis did not identify a significant overall effect on depression or anxiety. High heterogeneity suggests outcomes depend on intervention type, duration, and moderating factors like age.

DOI: 10.3390/pediatric17030059 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Anxiety Depression Mbct Mbsr +14

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review

Children June 30, 2026 Catarina Lopes, José Tiago Costa-Pereira, Isaura Tavares

A systematic review of 19 studies (9 randomized controlled trials and 10 non-randomized) found that mindfulness-based interventions may reduce stress in parents of children with ADHD. Most studies reported statistically significant stress reduction immediately after the intervention, often maintained at follow-up, though some studies showed mixed or no significant differences, and one non-randomized study reported worsening of stress. Stress-related outcomes such as quality of life and psychological well-being also improved. The authors conclude that mindfulness-based interventions may have a significant role in reducing parental stress, but call for longer follow-up and lower risk of bias in future research.

DOI: 10.3390/children13070874 (opens in new tab) Randomized controlled trial Psychological intervention Meta-analysis Population +8