Learn
We’re Hardwired to Doubt—And It’s a Good Thing
Doubt helps us avoid acting on every passing idea which can prevent us from participating in certain types of risk. Read More 
Research & Science
Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org’s Mindfulness Research category. Here, we dive into the latest studies and findings that reveal the science behind mindfulness. Understand how mindfulness practices can impact the brain, enhance cognitive functions, and improve overall health and well-being. Our in-depth articles and analyses translate complex research into actionable insights, keeping you informed and knowledgeable about the empirical evidence supporting mindfulness.
Category: Mindfulness Research
FAQ
Will My Well-Being Increase If I Meditate?
The question that nearly all prospective meditators have: Will you actually have greater health and well-being if you meditate? Mindfulness teacher Steven Hickman addresses the question from a scientific (and pragmatic) perspective. Read More
Focus & Attention
Awareness in Action: Rethinking ADHD Through Mindfulness
Navigating the complexities of ADHD can be a challenge—if you often feel overwhelmed and discouraged, you’re not alone. Dr. Mark Bertin and Dana Crews explore ADHD-friendly ways to begin or deepen a mindfulness practice that helps you thrive while managing this complex medical condition. Read More
Focus & Attention
How Mindfulness Works to Break Bad Habits
Habits are formed and strengthened as we journey through a continuous loop seeking to satisfy our urges. Here's how mindfulness interrupts the cycle to break bad habits. Read More
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Can the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness Do Harm?
While incredibly helpful as a guide, misunderstanding or over-applying the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness can create real problems. Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader, explores how we can hold a balanced, healthy view of these nine core principles. Read More
Depression & Grief
The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times
Research suggests that when we turn towards pain and discomfort, we can experience less of it. Plus, Ed Halliwell offers a guided meditation for being mindful when things get tough. Read More
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Mental Health Interpreters Are at Risk of Burnout—But Mindfulness Could Help
Sign language interpreters working in mental-health settings are often exposed to high stress and vicarious trauma. New research, and interpreters themselves, suggest that learning mindfulness could help them. Read More
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3 Science-Backed Strategies to Build Healthy Habits in the New Year
It’s the season for setting new goals and making resolutions, but the secret to lasting change is constructing a system of habits that make new outcomes possible. Read More
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How Compassion Changes Our World, According to Science
Offering compassion to ourselves and others is essential for promoting real change for the better. Caren Osten Gerszberg reports on scientific studies of compassion, showing how this innately human quality benefits our health, our communities, and our fractured world. Read More
Focus & Attention
Your Brain Wants to Oversimplify—Here’s How to Move Beyond Black-and-White Thinking
Binary thinking (“It’s all or nothing”) is an evolutionary habit, but in today’s complex world it doesn’t help us to only see things in black and white. Here’s a skill experts recommend for moving beyond it. Read More
