The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents

Authors

  • Adrian Gonzalez
  • Isabella Edwards
  • Drew Davis

Keywords:

mindfulness, anxiety, adolescents, treatment, mental health

Abstract

This article investigates the impact of mindfulness practices on reducing anxiety symptoms in adolescents. The research was conducted through a randomized controlled trial involving participants from urban secondary schools in Australia. Results show significant improvements in mental health metrics among adolescents practicing mindfulness, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective, non-invasive treatment option for anxiety disorders.

Author Biographies

Adrian Gonzalez

Ph.D.
University of Sydney
Camperdown NSW 2006, Australia

Isabella Edwards

Ph.D.
University of Oxford
Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Drew Davis

Ph.D.
Kyiv National University
Vulytsya Volodymyrska, 60, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033

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Published

2024-07-25

Issue

Section

Articles