Study Context
Despite the popularity of meditation, rigorous medical evidence was sparse before this major meta-analysis commissioned by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Lead Author and Institution
Dr. Madhav Goyal
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore
Main Results
- Moderate effect on anxiety (effect size = 0.38) and depression (effect size = 0.30)
- Efficacy comparable to antidepressants in primary care, without side effects
Application in Deuswell
Deuswell's mindfulness modules are purely secular and focus on the attentional mechanisms validated in this meta-analysis.
