Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well?
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a “likelihood of 30% improvement from baseline.”
You don’t need to be a Veteran to try mindfulness! Ways to practice mindfulness include:
- Meditation
- Awareness of your breath
- Guided imagery
- Paying attention
- Living in the moment
What are the benefits?
- Improved sleep and attention
- Less burnout
- Better diabetes control
- Reduced stress
- Reduced anxiety/depression
For more information: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1055005