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Review Finds Meditation Somewhat Effective against Anxiety and Depression

Review Finds Meditation Somewhat Effective against Anxiety and Depression

From60-Second Mind


Review Finds Meditation Somewhat Effective against Anxiety and Depression

From60-Second Mind

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Length:
3 minutes
Released:
Jan 27, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A meta-analysis of 47 previously published studies concludes that there's moderate evidence for meditation offering some relief of anxiety and depression, and low or insufficient evidence for effects on other conditions. Christie Nicholson reports
 
Released:
Jan 27, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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