Comparative effectiveness of face-to-face and digital mindfulness-based interventions on maternal mental health resilience to psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Psychol Health Med July 19, 2026 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2026.2691409 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Systematic review and meta-analysis Peer reviewed
Population	Mothers experiencing psychological distress
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	Both face-to-face and digital mindfulness-based interventions effectively reduce psychological distress in mothers, with comparable outcomes between the two delivery formats.

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Comparative effectiveness of face-to-face and digital mindfulness-based interventions on maternal mental health resilience to psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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