Benefits and Applications of Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Chronic pain
- High blood pressure
- More self-confidence
- Increased energy
- Greater well-being
Since the first courses in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) were taught in the early '80's, many other forms of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI's) have been formulated, for applications throughout society, such as:
- Healthcare
- Workplace
- Schools
- Relationships
- Prisons
- Community settings
