Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness on Adolescent Depression-Findings from a Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health, with depression increasing rapidly and often leading to lifelong consequences. In recent decades, the prevalence of elevated depressive symptoms among adolescents has steadily risen, making it a significant public health concern. While research supports the benefits of mindfulness-based practices in reducing adolescent depressive symptoms, the role of trait mindfulness remains underexplored. Although some studies suggest a link between trait mindfulness and lower depressive symptomatology, a longitudinal perspective could provide deeper insights into this relationship. Given adolescents' heightened vulnerability to mental health issues, understanding the potential causal link between trait mindfulness and dep

SUBMITTER: Cavar F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature