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Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Gaming Cravings, Improves Emotion Regulation

3/27/2026

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Story summary

A study published on March 26, 2026, found that mindfulness meditation (MM) enhanced functional connectivity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala in patients with Internet Gaming Disorder and Depression (IGD-D).
This MM-driven enhancement improved emotion regulation and reduced gaming cravings.
MM outperformed Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in symptom relief.
PMR exhibited a placebo effect, underscoring the need for a well-matched control group.
Limitations include a narrow participant demographic, limiting generalizability.

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Story summary

A study published on March 26, 2026, found that mindfulness meditation (MM) enhanced functional connectivity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala in patients with Internet Gaming Disorder and Depression (IGD-D).
This MM-driven enhancement improved emotion regulation and reduced gaming cravings.
MM outperformed Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in symptom relief.
PMR exhibited a placebo effect, underscoring the need for a well-matched control group.
Limitations include a narrow participant demographic, limiting generalizability.