Calm
It Matters Why You Meditate
Research suggests that the way you view your emotional and psychological life may influence your reasons for meditating, and how much benefit you get from the practice. Read More 
Mental Health
Mindful.org's mental health category is a compassionate space dedicated to supporting your psychological well-being. Our expertly curated content offers insights into mindfulness practices that foster emotional balance, resilience, and healing. From in-depth articles to practical tips and guided exercises, discover how mindfulness can be a transformative tool in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, promoting a healthier, more mindful life.
Anxiety
A Mindfulness Practice for Changing Your Relationship to Thoughts
Thoughts (including the menacing and intrusive ones) are not facts. Here we learn to work with our thoughts in a kind way, without letting them overwhelm us. Read More
Anxiety
A Mindful Inquiry: Calming the Rush of Panic
Explore how meditation can help you investigate emotions and feelings that come up with panic—with a curiosity to see what’s actually there. Read More
Audio
A 5-Minute Body Scan Meditation For Nurturing Your Heart
Cardiologist Jonathan Fisher leads a body scan to notice sensations in the body and bring awareness to the present moment. Read More
Mental Health
Free (Or Almost Free) Mindfulness Apps That Offer Mental Health Support
More people are turning to mindfulness apps to support their mental well-being—Here are a few that we think are worth trying. Read More
Calm
Burnout Podcast
While burnout is never solely your responsibility to fix, mindfulness can help us navigate the individual and systemic solutions. We're launching a new podcast called Burnout to address the crisis and provide resources to safeguard your well-being so you can show up with skill. Read More
Anxiety
Using Self-Compassion to Help With Recurring Depression
Recurring depression is a challenge for many people. New research shows that a mindfulness-based therapy for depression may help with low mood, by explicitly focusing on self-compassion. Read More
Anxiety
Boost Your Self-Care with These New Books and Podcasts
From eating mindfully to discovering your inner power, here are five new books and three podcasts the Mindful editors recommend. Read More
Anxiety
Is Mental Fitness Part of Your Workout Routine?
Mindful movement specialist and author Cara Bradley explains how we can cross-train for our mental health, the same way we cross-train for physical fitness. Read More
Anxiety
Why Your Outbreath is Connected to Your Well-Being
What is the vagus nerve, and how does it connect to our breathing and emotions? Learn the science around this key messenger of the nervous system. Read More
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