Mindfulness really does work, study rules

Mindfulness really does work, study rules It may be dismissed by some as mumbo-jumbo, but trendy mindfulness could help to boost mental health for at least six months.

People who join in-person mindfulness classes are less likely to experience mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, analysis of 13 scientific studies suggests.

Mindfulness typically involves paying close attention to your body and surroundings in the moment, rather than being distracted by future worries - which is supposed to lead to feelings such as gratitude for being alive and greater calmness. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing mindfulness-based programs for mental health promotion (open access) Nature Mental Health