Distinct Longitudinal Within-Person Links of Mindfulness with Anxiety and Depression
Research Square June 15, 2026 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9101291/v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA study examining how mindfulness relates to anxiety and depression over time found that within individuals, increases in mindfulness were linked to decreases in anxiety and depression. The research used longitudinal data to track these associations, showing that changes in mindfulness levels within a person were associated with corresponding changes in their symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Longitudinal study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Within individuals, increases in mindfulness are linked to decreases in both anxiety and depression over time. |
Abstract
Distinct Longitudinal Within-Person Links of Mindfulness with Anxiety and Depression