Mindfulness

Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies

Abstract

Within the past few decades, there has been a surge of interest in the investigation of mindfulness as a psychological construct and as a form of clinical intervention. This article reviews the empirical literature on the effects of mindfulness on psychological health. We begin with a discussion of the construct of mindfulness, differences between Buddhist and Western psychological conceptualizations of mindfulness, and how mindfulness has been integrated into Western medicine and psychology, before reviewing three areas of empirical research: cross-sectional, correlational research on the associations between mindfulness and various indicators of psychological health; intervention research on the effects of mindfulness-oriented interventions on psychological health; and laboratory-based, experimental research on the immediate effects of mindfulness inductions on emotional and behavioral functioning. We conclude that mindfulness brings about various positive psychological effects, including increased subjective well-being, reduced psychological symptoms and emotional reactivity, and improved behavioral regulation. The review ends with a discussion on mechanisms of change of mindfulness interventions and suggested directions for future research.

Keywords: Mindfulness, Mindfulness-oriented Interventions, Mindfulness Meditation, Psychological Health, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy


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Seaweed

Published on May 22, 2016
[BEGIN Japanology] Season 4 Ep31 : Seaweed 2011-09-29
Seaweed refers to several species of macroscopic, multicellular, marine algae.
The term includes some types of red, brown, and green algae. Seaweed can also be classified by use (as food, medicine,[2] fertilizer, filtration, industrial, etc.).

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When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience — and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.

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Published on Oct 22, 2015

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Visualization
http://www.psych.nyu.edu/oettingen/Oe…

Suppressing thoughts
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Self affirmation
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/arti…
http://pss.sagepub.com/content/20/7/860

Anger
http://psp.sagepub.com/content/28/6/7…
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鍋物

Published on Jun 15, 2015
Warming body and soul,hot pots are an indispensable element of Japan”s winter. Japan’s finest dishes – blessings of the land and sea find their way into local recipes for hot pots . Hot pot cusine or ” Nabe ” has flurished since ancient times in Japan . It has a special meaning in sports such as Sumo and can even comfort victims of a natural disaster . On this edition of BEGIN Japanology we explore Nabe’s history and timeless appeal.

The World We Make with the Dalai Lama

Published on Mar 10, 2016
How might the world look roughly 15 years from now if we choose well-being today? While economic prosperity has generally increased, why haven’t happiness and well-being?

How can we decrease the costs related to depression and stress-related disorders that are projected to double to $6 trillion by 2030? How can we learn to be happy, to be kind, and to be grateful?

Along with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Center is gathering world leaders in science, health care and media to alter humanity’s course by sharing how we can cultivate well-being in ourselves, our communities and the world.