First, do no harm: An intensive experience sampling study of adverse effects to mindfulness training

CONCLUSIONS: Findings illustrate that mindfulness meditation may be transiently anxiogenic for many participants, yet, these experiences are unlikely to constitute objective harm per se. Furthermore, observed deterioration in daily living post-intervention cannot be attributed to momentary adverse effects in response to mindfulness meditation. We speculate that observed deterioration in daily living post-intervention may thus be better explained by increased awareness to internal states following mindfulness training. Findings highlight the potential utility of applying a RCI approach to intensive ES measurement to quantify adverse effects of mindfulness training specifically and mental health interventions broadly.PMID:34385088 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2021.103941
Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research