Mindfulness-Based Interventions

05/05/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

We examine various aspects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). One systematic review investigates the demographic characteristics of participants in US-based MBI trials, revealing a significant lack of diversity and highlighting the need for greater inclusivity. Another review synthesises the effectiveness of MBIs for obesity, employing effect size calculations to assess their impact. A further study introduces an agent-based simulator designed to predict the effects of MBIs on job burnout, showcasing its accuracy through comparisons with real-world data. Finally, articles explore the conceptualisation of MBIs, proposing a novel threefold categorization based on concentration, ethics, and wisdom, and a realist review examines MBIs' mechanisms and outcomes in low socio-economic settings. A final systematic review assesses the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness training in improving mental health outcomes for adults.

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