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This page highlights selected findings from contemporary mindfulness research, with a focus on stress physiology, regulation and mental health.
Unfocused Mind – Unhappy Mind
Unfocused mind, unhappy mind – Harvard Gazette
Being carried away by our Wandering Mind through mainly stressful thoughts, unaware of the present moment, makes us unsatisfied and anxious giving us a feeling of being stressed.
Neuroplasticity
Research on the impact of chronic stress suggests::
There is now a growing literature on the impact of interventions explicitly designed to promote positive outcomes such as physical exercise, cognitive therapy and meditation.
Social influences on neuroplasticity: Stress and interventions to promote well-bein
PubMed
Richard J Davidson, Bruce S McEwen
Self-Compassion
Research shows that Self-Compassion is linked to reduced self-critical thinking and increased emotional resilience.
The evidence-based approach developed by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) provides structured methods to cultivate a supportive inner attitude.
Self-Compassion-Test
Workbook by Neff & Germer
Body & Mind
In medicine, Mindfulness is increasingly applied as complementary interventions. The Body & Mind Medicine concept at
Klinik Essen combines conventional medical treatment with
Mindfulness practices:
Meditation
Breathing techniques
Cognitive strategies
Movement
Self-compassion
Nutrition
Meditation & Cancer
Research indicates that Mindfulness may be associated with reduced stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, alongside sleep quality in oncology context.
Dr. Julienne Bower
Self-Care
Emerging research suggests that even brief daily Mindfulnesspractice may positively influence stress processing, self-care behaviour, and overall well-being – British Journal of Health Psychology, August 21, 2024.
Harvard Health
Highlights Mindfulness as a supportive component of sustainable stress regulation.
Training the Brain
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds (University of Wisconsin–Madison) suggests that regular contemplative practice may support long-term neuroplastic changes associated with emotional balance and resilience.
“Our brains can be shaped over time by both positive and negative experiences and emotions. Meditation practice, even short-term, has been linked with changes in gene expression”
(September 2025)
Dr Richard J. Davidson
Developed by the Center for Healthy Minds offers research-informed introductory practices grounded in neuroscience.
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Important Note
The content on this page is for educational and informational purpose only and does not replace medical or therapeutic advice.
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