How mindfulness-based training improves stress-related health: a selective review of randomized clinical trials comparing psychological mechanisms of action.

Mindfulness-based training appears to improve stress-related health through several psychological mechanisms. This selective review of randomized clinical trials identifies key processes such as increased awareness, reduced emotional reactivity, and improved cognitive regulation as potential drivers of health benefits. The authors argue that understanding these mechanisms can help refine interventions and target specific outcomes. However, the review notes that evidence is limited by variability in study designs and measurement approaches, and more rigorous research is needed to confirm which mechanisms are most effective.

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How mindfulness-based training improves stress-related health: a selective review of randomized clinical trials comparing psychological mechanisms of action.