Integrating mindfulness and physical activity: a meta-analysis of mindful movement interventions for symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students

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Integrating mindfulness and physical activity: a meta-analysis of mindful movement interventions for symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students

Background. University students are increasingly vulnerable to mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, which have been associated with academic stress, job market uncertainty, and lifestyle-related factors such as physical inactivity and poor sleep habits. Mindful movement, defined a...

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Main Authors:	Xu, Xinjian, Abdullah, Borhannudin, Samsudin, Shamsulariffin, Tan, Yongneng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2025
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120600/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120600/1/120600.pdf

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