A Relação das Intervenções em Mindfulness com a Qualidade do Sono e os Níveis de Ansiedade, Estresse e Depressão

Abstract

The relationship between sleep quality and psychic aspects has been widely studied, mainly in contexts where symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression affect the quality of life of individuals. Thus, research suggests that Mindfulness is a promising practice to promote emotional regulation and reduce psychological symptoms. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-based interventions in reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression, as well as improving sleep quality in different populations. For this, a systematic review was carried out, conducted according to the PRISMA methodology, to ensure the rigorous selection of publications. The search was conducted in the PubMed, BVS and Google Scholar databases, with a time frame between 2019 and 2024. Ten articles were selected for complete analysis, one in Portuguese and nine in English. The results showed that the practice of Mindfulness has a positive and consistent impact on improving sleep quality and reducing perceived stress. Regarding anxiety and depression, the effects were controversial: more significant in clinical samples and less consistent in non-clinical groups, however, even so, the practice proved to be relevant as a psychological support resource. From these findings, it is essential to carry out further research that expands the standardization of protocols and the sample size, in addition to investigating in more detail the combination between this practice and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.