Effects of Mindfulness Training on Depression and Cognition in Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, B. H. Branco, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Cristian Sandoval, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

Journal of The American Geriatrics Society October 6, 2025 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.70154 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Peer reviewed
Topics	Depression Meditation

Abstract

This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness‐based treatments for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who also experience depression and cognitive difficulties.

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