The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Patients with Anxiety Disorders
Andi Pratama, Sopheak Chann
Media of Health Research December 31, 2025 DOI: 10.70716/mohr.v3i3.314 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test control groups Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 80 |
| Population | Patients with clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders at a psychiatric outpatient clinic in Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Therapy |
| Duration | January to June 2024 |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-Based Therapy significantly reduced anxiety scores compared to standard care alone. |
Abstract
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems worldwide, often leading to impaired quality of life and decreased functioning. Conventional pharmacological treatments are effective but may present side effects and limited long-term adherence. Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention, focusing on awareness and acceptance of thoughts and emotions to reduce anxiety symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBT in reducing anxiety levels among patients with clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups was conducted at a psychiatric outpatient clinic in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from January to June 2024. A total of 80 patients were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (MBT, n=40) or the control group (standard care, n=40). The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to measure anxiety levels before and after the intervention. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores in the MBT group compared to the control group (p < 0.01). These findings indicate that MBT is an effective complementary intervention for reducing anxiety symptoms and can be integrated into routine clinical practice. Future studies should explore long-term outcomes and its applicability across diverse populations.
Comparable studies
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| A PILOT STUDY OF GROUP MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT) FOR COMBAT VETERANS WITH POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Veterans with chronic combat posttraumatic stress disorder seeking treatment at a VA... | 2013 | Quasi-experimental with treatment-as-usual comparison group | n = 37 |
| Being present in the face of existential threat: The role of trait mindfulness in reducing defensive responses to mortality salience. | 2010 | Experimental study | |
| Neural correlates of mindfulness meditation-related anxiety relief Healthy adults with no prior meditation experience | 2013 | Within-subjects experimental study | n = 15 |
| Intensive mindfulness training-related changes in cognitive and emotional experience Community adults | 2009 | Quasi-experimental and longitudinal | n = 69 |
| Prospective examination of synthetic 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine inhalation: effects on salivary IL-6, cortisol levels, affect, and non-judgment Volunteers | 2019 | Within-subjects experimental study | n = 11 |