Mindfulness-based stress reduction is just as effective as a gold-standard antidepressant for the treatment of anxiety, and comes with fewer side effects. Read more
  • Jan 24,2023
  • Misty Pratt
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may not change the structure of our brains, but scientists say that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing Read more
  • Feb 20,2023
  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
The winding path of grief can be complicated by trauma. For survivors of gun violence, mindfulness can help people navigate their pain and support post-traumatic growth, one breath at a time. Read more
  • Feb 22,2023
  • Robert Huber
Aiming to foster inner peace and resilience for the millions of people forcibly displaced around the world, a team of scientists in Israel has designed a mindfulness program that meets refugees exactly where they are. Read more
  • Jun 6,2022
  • Mara Gulens
An online mindfulness program may help to bolster the effect of psychotherapy for those suffering from depression, a new study finds. Read more
  • Oct 25,2021
  • B Grace Bullock PhD
A study suggests that practicing acceptance helps reduce our stress more than simple mindful awareness. Read more
  • Jan 25,2022
  • Jill Suttie
Feeling isolated can exacerbate anxiousness—Here are two MBSR practices to help you get back in touch with the emerging moment, in touch with yourself, and with other people. Read more
  • Nov 16,2021
  • Bob Stahl
What is mindfulness? The founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction explains. Read more
  • Dec 23,2022
  • Mindful Staff
Two co-authors of a new landmark paper discuss their findings that MBCT may be comparable to antidepressants in treating recurrent depression. Read more
  • Oct 25,2021
  • Catherine Crane
The practice of mindfulness has many benefits, but there may be risks as well. Here we explore the three key dimensions of a safe mindfulness practice. Read more
  • Jan 25,2022
  • Ruth Baer