The mi̇ndfulness's medi̇ational role in between the need for absolute truth and mental health

The purpose of this research to test of mindfulness role in relationship between mental health and the need for absolute truth. The sample of the research consists of participants aged 16 - 55 living in Istanbul. There were 286 participants and they were chosen by random sampling method. Four different scale used for collecting data from participants in this research: "Questionnaire of demographic characteristics" for determine the demographic characteristics of sample. "Need for Absolute Truth Scale (Şimşek, 2013)" for determine participants need for absolute truth scores. Depression and Anxiety Subscales which are subscale of Brief Symptom Inventory (Derogatis, 1992) for measuring mental health. Mindfulness Scale (Özyeşil, Arslan, Kesici ve Deniz, 2011) for measuring awareness of participants. Using structural equation modelling, analysis of the data indicate that mindfullness which tested for mediating variable does partially mediates between NAT and Mental Health. Models of confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation are statistically acceptable according to fit indexes. The results may provide important information to be used in treatments procedures for psychotherapeutic processes. Keywords: Need for Absolute Truth, Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness.