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The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on depression, PTSD, and mindfulness among military veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Visual analysis of interventions and treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in the military population over the past decade: a study based on the PubMed database.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2026Review
- Advances in time-sensitive assessment and intervention for acute stress reaction.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Mindfulness Intervention for Navigating and Decreasing Stress (MINDS-V): Effectiveness of a Tailored Trauma-Informed Mental Health Intervention for Australian Veterans.Military medicine · 2026Article
- Mental Health Issues in Undercover Police Officers: A Systematic Literature Search from a Psychiatric Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effects of Short Video App Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Policemen's Communication Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, and Mood Disorders.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Thirteen studies were included in the current systematic review and meta-analysis with 1131 participants. Both within- and between-group comparisons demonstrated reductions in depressive and PTSD symptoms with medium effect sizes post MBSR intervention. Additionally, MBSR demonstrated small effects in improving mindfulness in veterans at post-intervention. Maintenance of treatment effects were observed at follow-up for the three outcomes during within-group comparisons. Treatment effects were maintained at follow-up between-groups for depression and mindfulness, but not for PTSD symptoms. Furthermore, there were no significant differences between MBSR and cognitive behavioural therapy/person-centred group therapy intervention groups in the three outcomes.
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