Meditation and mindfulness in clinical practice.
Deborah R Simkin, Nancy B Black
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America July 1, 2014 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.03.002 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMeditation techniques, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, yoga, transcendental meditation, and mind-body practices, show possible value for treating anxiety, depression, and pain in children and adolescents. The article reviews research on these techniques for youth and their families, noting that clinicians need proper training before using them. Current data suggest but do not confirm benefits for these conditions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Children, adolescents, and their families |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-based stress reduction Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Yoga meditation Transcendental meditation Mind-body techniques Body-mind techniques |
| Topics | Anxiety Depression Meditation |
| Keywords | Adolescents Children |
| Key finding | Meditation and mindfulness techniques may help treat anxiety, depression, and pain in youth, but clinicians require proper training. |
Abstract
This article describes the various forms of meditation and provides an overview of research using these techniques for children, adolescents, and their families. The most researched techniques in children and adolescents are mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, yoga meditation, transcendental meditation, mind-body techniques (meditation, relaxation), and body-mind techniques (yoga poses, tai chi movements). Current data are suggestive of a possible value of meditation and mindfulness techniques for treating symptomatic anxiety, depression, and pain in youth. Clinicians must be properly trained before using these techniques.