Mindfulness for heart and mind: Mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction randomized clinical trial for depression symptoms.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) program on depression symptoms in individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP). Exploratory analyses examined whether childhood abuse or neglect moderated these effects. METHOD: = 100) and followed for 6 months. MB-BP trained participants in mindful self-regulation skills-self-awareness, attention control, and emotion regulation-and applied these skills to modifiable determinants of BP and depression symptoms, such as diet, physical activity, alcohol use, and stress reactivity. Depression symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised. Outcome assessors were blinded to group assignments. RESULTS: value of .079. CONCLUSION: MB-BP significantly reduced depression symptoms in individuals with elevated BP, with preliminary evidence suggesting amplified benefits for those with early-life adversity, particularly neglect. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).