Depression & Grief
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy May Reduce Recurrent Depression Risk
Two co-authors of a new landmark paper discuss their findings that MBCT may be comparable to antidepressants in treating recurrent depression. Read More 
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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
Expert Interviews
How to Find Your Power—and Avoid Abusing It
In an adaptation from his new book, Dacher Keltner explains the secret to gaining and keeping power: focus on the good of others. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Awe Sharpens Our Brains
According to emerging research, we're better thinkers when we're feeling awe. Read More
Expert Interviews
The Captain Steers the Ship
What children need, says parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, is the security of knowing that someone capable and loving is nearby to help them navigate life. And the difference that can make—even when it comes to the little things—will amaze you. Read More
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness Changes How We Process Sadness
What brain science reveals about the different ways we experience emotions. Read More
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How the Brain Can Change Your Experience of Pain
New research using mindfulness meditation suggests we can ease pain by the way we pay attention to it. Read More
Focus & Attention
Why So Curious?
Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it? Research suggests it keeps us—and other animals—sharp. Read More
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Does Mind-Wandering Make You Less Caring?
According to a new study, how caring we are is linked to how much we pay attention to the present moment. Read More
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Contemplative Lawyering—It’s a Thing
How mind training makes better lawyers. Read More
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7 Reasons to Go Outside (According to Science)
A collection of the best articles on mindfulness and nature—along with the science behind how nature boost happiness—in honor of Earth Day. Read More
