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A multivariate twin study of trait mindfulness, depressive symptoms, and anxiety sensitivity.

Depress Anxiety January 30, 2015 DOI: 10.1002/da.22326 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Twin study Peer reviewed
Population Twins
Topics Anxiety Meditation
Key points The study indicates that trait mindfulness is heritable and shares genetic overlap with depressive symptoms and anxiety sensitivity, suggesting a common genetic basis for these traits.

Abstract

A multivariate twin study of trait mindfulness, depressive symptoms, and anxiety sensitivity.