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Mindfulness

Mindfulness is an international, peer-reviewed journal examining the latest research findings and best practices in mindfulness. It explores the nature and foundations of mindfulness, its mechanisms of action, and its use across cultures, and publishes broad-based research on assessment reliability and validity, clinical applications in psychological distress, psychiatric disorders, and medical conditions. The journal promotes the science and practice of mindfulness across diverse viewpoints and disciplines including psychology, psychiatry, medicine, neurobiology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, philosophy, and spirituality.

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Subject Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1868-8527
eISSN 1868-8535
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: £2290.00 GBP / $3190.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC.

Submission Instructions

Mindfulness accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Paper length is limited to 45 double-spaced pages inclusive of text, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be anonymized for double-blind review and include a separate title page with author and declaration information. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a disclosure statement, and a data availability statement explaining what data are available, where they can be found, and any access terms, including links or citations to publicly archived datasets.
References References must use a name-and-year citation style. References must include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the first author's last name, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than the figure files.
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Review Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must contain the labeled sections Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 45 double-spaced pages inclusive of text, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a statement of responsibility identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work, and a disclosure statement.
References References must use name-and-year citation style. Reference list must include only cited published or accepted works and be alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Figures & Tables Figures should be embedded within the body of the text unless file size requires separate upload. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and each must have a caption, with figure captions provided in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Editorial

Cover Letter Submission implies that publication has been approved by all co-authors and by the responsible authorities at the institute where the work was carried out.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 45 double-spaced pages in 12-point font inclusive of text, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, and any use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References References must be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries must include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless file size causes upload problems, in which case large figures should be submitted separately. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Recent Publications

The Effect of Mindfulness on Depressive Mood among Athletes: The Mediating Role of Resilience

Fengbo Liu, Jinjin Li, Ming Wu, Shichang Cai, Feng Tian, Qingyang Yu

10.1007/s12671-026-02888-6
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Neural Correlates of Meditation-Induced Changes in Self-Related Traits: A Resting State fMRI Study

Diane Joss

10.1007/s12671-026-02885-9
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Seneca Meets the Buddha: The Relationship Between Buddhist and Stoic Mindfulness

Johannes A. Karl, Ronald Fischer, Tim LeBon

10.1007/s12671-026-02875-x
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A Head-to-Head Comparison of Two Self-Compassion Writing Inductions

Edward A. Johnson, Edgar Delbert, Alyse Sukovieff

10.1007/s12671-026-02866-y
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Facet-Specific Mindfulness Pathways in Depression and Interpretation Bias: A Cross-Lagged Panel Network Analysis of Emerging Adults

Yuzheng Wang, Dan Wang, Jing Chen, Fei Luo

10.1007/s12671-026-02881-z
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online after receipt of the corrected proofs.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is mentioned for noting unpublished material and transparency on re-use of material. Suggested reviewers may also require reasons in the comments box during submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC is £2290.00 GBP / $3190.00 USD / €2590.00 EUR, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. Subscription publishing has no APC.

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Research Topics

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes COVID-19 and Mental Health Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Child Therapy and Development Resilience and Mental Health Sleep and related disorders Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Music Therapy and Health Family and Disability Support Research Mind wandering and attention Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Behavioral Health and Interventions Digital Mental Health Interventions Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Eating Disorders and Behaviors Indian and Buddhist Studies Art Therapy and Mental Health Mental Health Research Topics Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Sleep and Wakefulness Research

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