Introduction to the Special Issue on Mindfulness: Measurement, Methods, Mechanisms, & Mental Health.
Biol Psychiatry Glob Open Sci May 15, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsgos.2025.100475 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis special issue introduces a collection of papers on mindfulness, focusing on measurement, methods, mechanisms, and mental health. The articles address challenges in defining and assessing mindfulness, explore methodological approaches for studying its effects, examine underlying mechanisms of action, and investigate its role in mental health outcomes. The issue aims to advance the scientific understanding of mindfulness by highlighting current research and future directions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Editorial or introduction to a special issue Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that advancing mindfulness research requires improved measurement, mechanistic studies, and methodologically rigorous designs to link mindfulness to mental health outcomes. |
Abstract
Introduction to the Special Issue on Mindfulness: Measurement, Methods, Mechanisms, & Mental Health.