SCIENCE
INSIGHT
EVIDENCE
Selected insights from contemporary Mindfulness research
and related fields of psychology and neuroscience.
Focus: Stress physiology, regulation and mental health.
UNFOCUSED MIND
Source
Harvard Gazette
2010
KEY INSIGHT
Research by psychologists Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert of Harvard University show: People spend 46.9 percent of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re doing. 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.
Unfocused Mind- Unhappy Mind.
NEUROPLASTICITY
Source
Richard J Davidson, Bruce S McEwen
PubMed
KEY INSIGHT
“There is growing corpus of evidence that suggests that interventions ranging from regular moderate physical exercise to cognitive therapy and to interventions derived from ancient contemplative practices induce plasticity-related alterations in the brain and support a range of positive behavioral outcomes.“
SELF-COMPASSION
Source
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC)
KEY INSIGHT
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 provides structured methods to cultivate a supportive inner attitude.
Self-Compassion-Test
Workbook by Neff & Germer
BODY & MIND
Source
Klinik Essen
KEY INSIGHT
In medicine, Mindfulness is increasingly applied as complementary interventions. The Body & Mind Medicine concept at
the Klinik Essen combines conventional medical treatment with
Mindfulness practices:
Meditation
Breathing techniques
Cognitive strategies
Movement
Self-compassion
Nutrition
MEDITATION & CANCER
Source
Dr. Julienne Bower
KEY INSIGHT
Research indicates that Mindfulness may be associated with reduced stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, alongside sleep quality in oncology context.
SELF-CARE
Source
British Journal of Health Psychology, August 21, 2024.
KEY INSIGHT
Emerging research suggests that even brief daily Mindfulnesspractice may positively influence stress processing, self-care behaviour, and overall well-being.
STRESS REGULATION
Source
Harvard Health
KEY INSIGHT
Harvard highlights Mindfulness as a supportive component of sustainable stress regulation.
TRAINING THE BRAIN
Source
Dr. Richard J. Davidson
KEY INSIGHT
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” –
Dr. Richard J. Davidson
APPS
We recommend two Apps for short introductory Mindfulness practice.
Plum Village App
Guided mindfulness practices inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginners may find the guided meditations by Brother Phap Huu especially accessible.
Healthy Minds App
Developed by the Center for Healthy Minds (Dr. Richard J. Davidson), this research-informed App offers introductory Mindfulness practices grounded in neuroscience. The App begins with a short stress screening.
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The content on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace medical or therapeutic advice.
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