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  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Evidence-Based Practice

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  • Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) is a widely adopted intervention.
  • Existing reviews present conflicting findings on MBT's efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To resolve inconsistencies in MBT efficacy literature.
  • To conduct a comprehensive effect-size analysis of MBT.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 209 studies (12,145 participants) from PubMed and PsycINFO.
  • Data collected from journal publications and dissertations up to May 10, 2013.

Main Results:

  • MBT showed moderate effectiveness in pre-post comparisons (g=.55) and against waitlist controls (g=.53).
  • MBT was effective compared to other active treatments (g=.33) and psychological therapies (g=.22).
  • No significant difference was found between MBT and traditional CBT, behavioral therapies, or pharmacological treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Mindfulness-based therapy is a validated treatment for diverse psychological conditions.
  • MBT demonstrates particular efficacy in alleviating anxiety, depression, and stress.