Dynamic functional connectivity correlates of trait mindfulness in early adolescence
bioRxiv – July 01, 2024
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Adolescents with higher trait mindfulness show unique patterns of brain connectivity, linked to reduced anxiety and depression. By examining brain activity in young individuals, researchers found that certain connectivity states are consistently associated with mindfulness. These insights could enhance our understanding of mental health during this critical developmental stage.
Abstract
Background Trait mindfulness, the tendency to attend to present-moment experiences without judgement, is negatively correlated with adolescent anxiety and depression. Understanding the neural mechanisms underlying trait mindfulness may inform the neural basis of psychiatric disorders. However, few studies have identified brain connectivity states that correlate with trait mindfulness in adolescence, nor have they assessed the reliability of such states.