Self-compassion is a better predictor than mindfulness of symptom severity and quality of life in mixed anxiety and depression.
Journal of Anxiety Disorders August 19, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2010.08.011 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with mixed anxiety and depression |
| Topics | Anxiety Depression Meditation |
| Key findings | Self-compassion was a stronger predictor than mindfulness of symptom severity and quality of life in individuals with mixed anxiety and depression. |
Abstract
Self-compassion is a better predictor than mindfulness of symptom severity and quality of life in mixed anxiety and depression.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders Patients with generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia | 1992 | Observational cohort | n = 22 |
| Antidepressant effects of a single dose of ayahuasca in patients with recurrent depression: a preliminary report Patients with a depressive disorder | 2015 | Observational study | |
| Patterning of Cognitive and Somatic Processes in the Self-Regulation of Anxiety: Effects of Meditation versus Exercise Regular practitioners of physical exercise or meditation | 1978 | Retrospective study | n = 77 |
| Dynamic coupling of whole-brain neuronal and neurotransmitter systems Healthy humans | 2020 | Observational study | |
| Psychedelics not linked to mental health problems or suicidal behavior: A population study Randomly selected United States adults | 2015 | Observational cohort | n = 135,095 |
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