Rebecca Erwin Wells

2 papers in the library · 74 citations · publishing 2013-2020

Papers

Mindfulness in migraine: A narrative review

Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics January 14, 2020 Rebecca Erwin Wells, Elizabeth K. Seng, Robert R Edwards et al. 74 citations

Migraine is a leading cause of disability, and many patients cannot use or afford medications. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), offer a potential non-pharmacological treatment. Most research to date consists of small pilot trials with limited rigor, but initial evidence suggests improvements in headache-related disability and psychological well-being. Many questions remain about optimal dosage, duration, delivery, and which patients benefit most. Mindfulness will not cure migraine but may help patients engage in valued activities as part of a comprehensive treatment approach.

DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1715212 Full text Mindfulness Psychotherapist Psychological intervention Clinical psychology +4

Meditation's impact on default mode network and hippocampus in mild cognitive impairment: a pilot study.

Neuroscience Letters November 27, 2013 Rebecca Erwin Wells, Gloria Y Yeh, Catherine E. Kerr et al.

In adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program increased functional connectivity between the posterior cingulate cortex and both the medial prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, and showed trends of reduced hippocampal atrophy compared to usual care. These preliminary results suggest MBSR may positively affect brain regions linked to MCI and Alzheimer's disease, though larger studies with longer follow-up are needed.

DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2013.10.001 Full text Dmn Default mode network Mbsr Meditation +17