The Science of Meditation and Mindfulness
By Stephen Gene Morris
The Science of Meditation and MindfulnessJun 21, 2021
The mindfulness concept can be saved, but a major revision is needed
A major clinical trial indicates problems with the use of mindfulness in schools
School-based mindfulness training (SBMT), as delivered in this trial is not indicated as a universal intervention. Moreover, it may be contraindicated for students with existing/emerging mental health symptoms. Universal SBMT is not recommended in this format in early adolescence.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thescienceofmeditation.org/2022/07/20/the-mindfulness-concept-can-be-saved-but-a-major-revision-is-needed/
Does science understand compassion meditation?
Compassion meditation may be the most beneficial form of meditation so far investigated by science. But the early signs are we need to invest more resource in defining and understanding what it is.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thescienceofmeditation.org/2022/03/01/does-science-understand-compassion-meditation/
Can Mindfulness Meditation Boost Immunity
There is a wealth of preliminary evidence linking mindfulness to the treatment of symptoms, but how much do we know about meditation's preventative potential?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thescienceofmeditation.org/2022/01/22/can-mindfulness-meditation-boost-immunity/
The growing crisis in mindfulness
A review of mindfulness research in New Scientist highlighted long-standing scientific problems; is it time for a new approach?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thescienceofmeditation.org/2021/06/15/3598/
Can meditation slow cognitive decline?
For the full post and links to the scientific research visit - http://thescienceofmeditation.org/2021/03/29/can-meditation-slow-cognitive-decline/