Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Mental Health and Psychological Quality of Life among University Students: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM January 1, 2024 Yuanqing Pan, Fusen Li, Haiqian Liang et al. 32 citations
A meta-analysis of 29 randomized controlled trials found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) helps university students by reducing anxiety, depression, and perceived stress, and by improving mindfulness, self-kindness, and physical health. No significant effects were observed for sleep quality, social function, or subjective well-being. The evidence for sleep quality and physical health was low quality. MBSR appears potentially useful for relieving emotional disorders, but more large-scale trials are needed to determine which forms of mindfulness therapy work best and to ensure lasting benefits.