Mindful Meditation: A Potential Effective Therapeutic in Clinical Practice
Kaley Cho
Science Insights July 22, 2024 DOI: 10.15354/si.24.re1026 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindful meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-based interventions can effectively assist individuals in coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. |
Abstract
Mindful meditation, a practice that entails directing one’s attention to the current moment without forming judgments, has been acknowledged as a potentially efficacious therapeutic intervention in clinical settings. Evidence indicates that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively assist individuals in coping with a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Through the cultivation of enhanced self-awareness and emotional control via mindfulness practices, individuals have the potential to experience a decrease in symptoms, an increase in well-being, and an overall improvement in their quality of life. Furthermore, practicing mindfulness meditation can result in alterations in the structure and functioning of the brain, which are linked to improved cognitive capacities and emotional regulation. Integrating mindful meditation into clinical practice can offer patients valuable strategies for dealing with difficult situations and enhancing their long-term mental well-being and resilient ability.
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 |
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