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Mindfulness for heart and mind: Mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction randomized clinical trial for depression symptoms.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) program on depression symptoms in individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP). Exploratory analyses examined whether childhood abuse or neglect moderated these effects. METHOD: = 100) and followed for 6 months. MB-BP trained participants in mindful self-regulation skills-self-awareness, attention control, and emotion regulation-and applied these skills to modifiable determinants of BP and depression symptoms, such as diet, physical activity, alcohol use, and stress reactivity. Depression symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised. Outcome assessors were blinded to group assignments. RESULTS: value of .079. CONCLUSION: MB-BP significantly reduced depression symptoms in individuals with elevated BP, with preliminary evidence suggesting amplified benefits for those with early-life adversity, particularly neglect. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/hea0001568

Authors: Surenmaa Sukhbaatar, Shufang Sun, Matthew M. Scarpaci, Vinicius V. Neves, Margaret A. Sheridan, Eric B. Loucks

Institutions: Brown University, Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health