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Mindfulness and reduced cognitive reactivity to sad mood: evidence from a correlational study and a non-randomized waiting list controlled study.

Behav Res Ther March 27, 2009 DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2009.03.007 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Correlational study and non-randomized waiting list controlled study Peer reviewed
Topics Meditation
Key points Both studies indicate that mindfulness is associated with reduced cognitive reactivity to sad mood, supporting the theory that mindfulness reduces depressive relapse risk by diminishing reactivity to negative mood states.

Abstract

Mindfulness and reduced cognitive reactivity to sad mood: evidence from a correlational study and a non-randomized waiting list controlled study.