Compassion
Top of Mind News and Notes: April 2020
Keep up with the latest in the world of mindfulness with this roundup of mindfulness in action.
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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
Calm
New Research on Mindfulness and Meditation: Winter 2020
New research explores the role of mindfulness in emotion processing, biological stress, elementary school classrooms, and more.
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Anxiety
One Week of Mindfulness Meditation May Help You Process Your Emotions
New research finds that just one week of mindfulness practice may improve our emotional memory and boost resilience to difficult emotions.
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Anxiety
Preventing Stress-Related Mental Decline in Soldiers
Making mindfulness training accessible to active-duty soldiers can reduce the harmful impacts of stress on their brains, according to a new study.
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Anxiety
How the Body Scan Meditation Practice Reduces Biological Stress
A daily 20-minute body scan practice may reduce your mental and physical stress levels, according to new research.
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Kids and Teens
Mindfulness at School Improves Critical Learning Skills
New research shows that classroom-based mindfulness programs can aid the development of executive function abilities in young children, while also helping them cope better with stress.
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Focus
Why The Army is Training in Mindfulness
Standing at attention isn't the same as paying attention. Mindfulness trains soldiers to regulate their stress and learn how to stay in the moment.
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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.
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Anxiety
The Mindfulness Skill That Is Crucial for Stress
A study suggests that practicing acceptance helps reduce our stress more than simple mindful awareness.
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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.
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