Mindfulness in trauma recovery: applications, insights, and future directions.
Front Psychol November 6, 2025 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1700047 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness practices may support trauma recovery by helping individuals regulate emotions and reduce avoidance, but the evidence base remains mixed and context-dependent. The authors argue that tailoring mindfulness interventions to trauma type and patient readiness is essential, and they call for more rigorous longitudinal studies to clarify mechanisms and long-term outcomes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness |
| Key finding | Argues that mindfulness can aid trauma recovery when adapted to individual needs, though evidence is inconsistent and further research is needed. |
Abstract
Mindfulness in trauma recovery: applications, insights, and future directions.