Anxiety
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and depression
A new study shows how MBCT reduces residual symptoms of depression. Read More 
Difficult Experiences & Emotions
Anxiety
Study: Can MBSR help HIV-positive people who have acute stress?
A recent study followed a group of Iranians living with HIV over a period of a year. After following MBSR training, participants had an increase in CD4—a common marker used to track immune function and HIV progression. Read More
Anxiety
Jon Kabat-Zinn talks about getting started with meditation
In a recent Time article, mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn is interviewed about the basics of meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and the health studies supporting its use. Read More
Anxiety
Mindfulness and Cravings
In my new book The Willpower Instinct, I describe one of my favorite studies of self-control. I call it the “torture experiment.” It reveals how mindfulness can help us break free from even the most difficult habits. Sarah Bowen, a research scientist in the… Read More
Anxiety
Teens, stress, and suicide: A day in the life
Meghan, a teen panelist at the Wisdom 2.0 Youth Conference, is concerned about teen health, suicide, and drug abuse—all being caused by the pressure and stress they experience. Read More
Anxiety
End the suffering of binge eating—one breath at a time
Self-compassion can interrupt an episode of overeating and prevent binge eating, according to a recent study. Read More
Anxiety
Changing Fear to Hope
Many years ago, I was told that a teacher learns more from her student than the student learns from the teacher. This has certainly proven to be true in my experiences as a teacher, whether I was teaching business law, fourth graders or mindful leadership. And, as… Read More
Anxiety
Waking Up to Mindfulness
Ten years ago last March, I decided to seek help for my mind. It was near the beginning of a third (and most crippling) episode of anxiety and depression, and I realized that whatever the outer circumstances behind my despair, the resolution had to come from within. Swamped by distressing… Read More
Anxiety
Under the Sea
I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and a friend suggested we go snorkeling to experience the beautiful tropical fish firsthand. I try to be open-minded about checking out new things and I enjoy seeing with fresh eyes, so even though I had learned to swim only a… Read More
Anxiety
6 Mindful Strategies for Recovering from Loss
Ronald Alexander, Ph.D. shares the story of a young couples journey to healing after the loss of their two children, and offers six strategies for us to use when confronted with the tragedy of loss. Read More
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