Mar Cepero-González

2 papers in the library · 10 citations · publishing 2025

Papers

Sort Most recent Most cited

Effectiveness of physical activity, mindfulness and mind-body therapies in improving mental health of university students: a systematic review of RCTS.

Journal of American College Health April 22, 2025 Laura García-pérez, Maria Elena Atencia-Rodriguez, Mar Cepero-González et al. 8 citations

University students face mental health (MH) issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, highlighting the need for effective interventions to improve well-being and academic success. This review examined 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from 2000 to 2023, following PRISMA guidelines. A total of 2,325 students, aged 18-25 without severe MH conditions, participated in physical activity (PA)...

DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2025.2492174 Full text Mindfulness Face-to-face interventions Mental health Mind-body therapies +2

Healthy Pills: A Physical Activity and Meditation Program to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being in Spanish University Students.

Behavioral Sciences April 18, 2025 Laura García-pérez, Rosario Padial-Ruz, Mar Cepero-González et al. 2 citations

(1) Background: University students' mental health (MH) is in crisis due to academic stress, lack of physical activity (PA), and low self-esteem. This study evaluated a 12-week PA and meditation intervention to enhance psychological well-being in Spanish university students. (2) Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used, with a non-randomized control group and pretest-posttest assessments....

DOI: 10.3390/bs15040549 Full text Meditation Intervention-based study Mental health Physical activity +2