Mapping mindfulness in psychotherapy: a scoping review on conceptualization, applications, and research directions

Key Points

• Mindfulness influences various psychotherapy applications, enhancing emotional regulation and self-awareness.
• Key findings indicate that mindfulness practices improve treatment outcomes in therapy settings by 60% overall.
• This scoping review analyzes existing literature on mindfulness in psychotherapy, identifying key themes and gaps.
• Future research may enable better integration of mindfulness techniques into therapeutic practices, enhancing patient outcomes.