Mindfulness: An effective coaching tool for improving physical and mental health:
Melissa K. Holt, Nancy L. McCain, Jo Lynne W. Robins, Laura G. Kiken
UNC Libraries November 5, 2020 DOI: 10.17615/f4mb-9d63 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Coaching Mental health Physical health Psychotherapist Applied psychology |
| Key findings | Mindfulness can be effectively incorporated into clinical practice to improve mental and physical health outcomes. |
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the mechanisms of action, evidence base, and practice of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how to easily incorporate this valuable skill into practice.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |