DepressionStressSelf-compassionThe evidence base supporting mindfulness meditation training (MMT) as a potential intervention for anxiety, depression, and stress has grown dramatically in the last few decades. As MMT has grown in popularity, considerable variation has arisen in the way that mindfulness ...
To understand mindfulness meditation, it can be helpful first to understand mindfulness. Mindfulness is defined as a state of being fully present at the moment and aware of what one is doing and the sensory experiences they have with the stimulus around them. This concept can be challenging to ...
Britton and her colleagues argue. A recent evidence review by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that mindfulness-based therapies provided only moderate help in treating anxiety, depression and pain, and did little to reduce stress or improve a person’s quality...
Several years ago, I taught a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction class to teenagers whom we had randomly assigned to take the class or be on a waitlist for later. Following the 8-week mindfulness course, teens consistently showed measurable decreases in both depression and anxiety symptoms compared...
All types of physical activity can help to improve stress levels and should be used in any stress-management plan. A study published in 2021 found that moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity exercise decreased anxiety, stress and depression among people in COVID-19-related lockdowns. You can...
This dysregulation can lead to mood disturbances and exacerbate conditions like depression and anxiety. Understanding the neurological impacts of unforgiveness is crucial for developing effective therapeutic interventions. Techniques like mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy, which are known to positively...
One study observed the effects of a five-week internet and app-based gratitude intervention on repetitive negative thinking, a known risk factor for depression and anxiety, in 260 participants. Researchers found that participantsexperienced less negative thinking, leading them to conclude ...
Address anxiety Anxiety often accompanies neurodivergence, which experts say can be a barrier to learning. “It can interrupt attention to lessons, or keep students from attending school,” Simon says. Techniques to reduce anxiety might include mindfulness, like practicing deep breathing; encouraging...
Meditation is a fantastic way of reducing your stress levels. Studies have shown that mindfulness-based meditation helps to relieve stress and anxiety and improve the ability to respond to stress in the future. Researchers believe that meditation trains people to allow certain thoughts or feelings to...
These opportunities may serve as buffers for stress, anxiety and depression (Damianakis et al. 2018; Li et al. 2012). 2.6. Coping with Caregiving through Engaging in Spiritual Practices There is evidence that caregivers can benefit from engaging in various spiritual practices. For example, prayer...