Mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, and stress in adults with chronic conditions: a stratified subgroup meta-analysis (opens in new tab)

Anxiety, depression, and stress are common in individuals with diabetes and cancer and are associated with poor self-management and well-being. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used in nonpharmacological treatments, but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. We conducted a stratified subgroup meta-analysis to indirectly compare CBT and MBIs in adults with diabetes or cancer, examining moderators including condition, delivery mo...