Anxiety
Could Mindfulness Decrease the Severity of Opioid Cravings?
Mindfulness may ease symptoms and enhance recovery for people with opioid use disorder and chronic pain. Read More 
Mindfulness Research
Stay at the forefront of mindfulness science with Mindful.org's Mindfulness Research category. Here, we delve 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
Anxiety
The Mindfulness Skill That Is Crucial for Stress
A study suggests that practicing acceptance helps reduce our stress more than simple mindful awareness. Read More
Anxiety
Mindfulness May Reduce Stress for Students of Color
New research explores the role of compassion-based meditation in boosting the mental health of students who experience racism. Read More
Calm
Mindfulness for Middle Schoolers
Two new studies from Yale, Harvard and MIT found that mindfulness may help improve mental health and academic performance in middle schoolers. Read More
Calm
How a Lack of Gratitude Kills Relationships
A new study suggests that couples who express gratitude are more satisfied with their relationship. Read More
Anxiety
Practicing Self-Compassion Can Boost Your Mental Health
New research looks into how mindfulness and compassion-focused therapy can help treat depression, anxiety, and stress. Read More
Calm
Mixing Meditation and Magic Mushrooms?
New research has found that the chemical in magic mushrooms combined with meditation can improve social functioning. Read More
Calm
Loving-Kindness Meditation May Protect Your Genes and Slow Aging
A new study explores how various forms of meditation affect our health at the genetic level. Read More
Calm
How Your Breath Controls Your Mood and Attention
New research explores the relationship between the pace and intentionality of your breathing, and the brain networks involved in mood, attention, and body awareness. Read More
Compassion
A Review of McMindfulness
In his new book McMindfulness, Ron Purser contends that mindfulness dulls our social awareness and discourages us from taking action. Thought leader Andy Lee explores why Purser missed every opportunity to prove those points. Read More
