title: Psychological mechanisms of mindfulness-based interventions: what do we know?
abstract: Little is known about the psychological mechanisms underlying the clinical benefits of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). In the present review, we suggest that mindfulness-based interventions may enhance positive emotional regulation strategies, as well as self-compassion levels, and decrease rumination and experiential avoidance. These changes are, in turn, associated with several clinical benefits including the reduction of stress and depression levels, as well as the enhancement of positive emotions. Limitations and potential applications of these findings are discussed.
authors: Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Dr Chiesa, Anselmi, and Serretti) and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy (Dr Chiesa).
authors: Alberto
authors: A
authors: Chiesa
authors: Roberta
authors: R
authors: Anselmi
authors: Alessandro
authors: A
authors: Serretti
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003071:Cognition; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D004644:Emotions; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D064866:Mindfulness; D012649:Self Concept; D016896:Treatment Outcome