Mindfulness and Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

The beneficial effect of mindfulness (M) or non-judgemental awareness and the acceptance present-moment experience on mental health well-being has been well confirmed by previous research. However, mechanisms which M exerts this influence have not sufficiently explored. aim present study was to examine interrelationships between M, cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies negative affective states (depression, anxiety, stress). In addition, we examined potential mediating role CER in relationship states. study, conducted online, included 365 subjects a wider age range (between 19 68 years). Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale were applied. results mainly support partial mediation model, according higher levels addition directly reducing depression, anxiety stress symptoms, also indirectly decrease symptoms these states, through usage strategies. indicate possible important interventions focused developing US adaptive