SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2026
Mandala-based art interventions for anxiety and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Mandala-based art interventions, which encompass structured coloring as well as open-ended drawing or painting, have gained increasing recognition as low-cost, non-pharmacological strategies for emotional regulation. Nevertheless, empirical evidence regarding their effectiveness, particularly among middle-aged and older adults, remains fragmented. To address this gap, the present systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of mandala-based art interventions on anxiety and depressive symptoms in individuals aged 55 years or older. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, SinoMed, and Wanfang from database inception to May 1, 2026. Two independent reviewers screened records, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool version 2. Pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs; Hedges' Systematic review registration: PROSPERO, CRD420261389239.
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