Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness on Adolescent Depression-Findings from a Longitudinal Study.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) April 15, 2025 Filipa Ćavar, Josipa Mihić, Goran Milas 3 citations
Adolescents with higher stable levels of mindfulness tend to report fewer depressive symptoms over time. In a three-wave study of 1,618 secondary school students, mindfulness and depression shared a substantial proportion of variance at the stable trait level. Even temporary increases in mindfulness beyond an individual's typical level were linked to reductions in subsequent depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that cultivating mindfulness may help protect against depression during adolescence.