Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Psychological Interventions for Anxiety Reduction in Adults
Clara Amelia Huaman Chorres
Minerva February 16, 2026 DOI: 10.47460/minerva.v7i19.274 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults, including clinical, educational, and workplace settings |
| Interventions | including face-to-face programs brief interventions and digital modalities |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | The review indicates that mindfulness-based interventions, including face-to-face, brief, and digital formats, significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in adults, with effects comparable to pharmacological treatments in certain clinical contexts and a lower risk of adverse effects. The authors also report positive impacts on emotional regulation, stress reduction, and psychological well-being. |
Abstract
This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, examined recent scientific evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based psychological interventions (Mindfulness-Based Interventions, MBIs) in reducing anxiety among the adult population. Empirical studies, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews published between 2022 and 2024 were analyzed, including applications in clinical, educational, and workplace settings. The findings indicate that MBIs, including face-to-face programs, brief interventions, and digital modalities, demonstrate significant effectiveness in decreasing anxiety symptoms, with effects comparable to pharmacological treatments in certain clinical contexts and with a lower risk of adverse effects. Moreover, the evidence supports their positive impact on emotional regulation, stress reduction, and improvement of psychological well-being. Overall, the results suggest that mindfulness constitutes an evidence-based, adaptable, and accessible therapeutic strategy for the promotion of mental health in adults.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on anxiety, most cited first.