## Abstract Mindfulnessโbased stress reduction (MBSR) has shown effectiveness for a variety of mental health conditions. However, it is not known for whom the intervention is most effective. In a randomized controlled trial (__N__ = 30), we explored whether individuals with higher levels of pretrea
Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention during pregnancy on prenatal stress and mood: results of a pilot study
โ Scribed by C. Vieten; J. Astin
- Publisher
- Springer Vienna
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 92 KB
- Volume
- 11
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1434-1816
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