Research
on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Medicine
 Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction has been documented to be extremely helpful
in teaching participants to become active agents in the management
of their own health, energy and healing. Twenty years of research
reveals that the majority of people who complete the MBSR
Program report lasting decreases in physical and psychological
symptoms. Findings are as follows:
- Significant
decreases in anxiety, depression, hostility and the tendency
to somatize
- Significant
reductions in pain and an increased
ability to cope with pain that may not remit
- Increased
ability to manage stress
- Greater
ability to relax
- Enhanced
self-esteem
- Increased
energy and enthusiasm for life
- Improved
ability to cope with short and long-term stress
- Greater
sense of peace and self-acceptance
The research on this is extensive.
The
pain studies reveal that clients with chronic pain, e.g.,
back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia and neck pain who learned
MBSR at UMASS’ MBSR clinic experienced a dramatic reduction
in the average level of pain both during the eight week training
period and for at least four years after treatment.
Mindfulness Meditation Changes Brain Structure in Eight Weeks
(Although Dr. Handlin is a licensed psychologist and the first person in NJ Certified to teach MBSR and has a separate psychology practice,please
note that MBSR is an educational course and not psychotherapy.
In addition, information contained in this document is informationaland
not to be construed as medical advice. If you suspect you have
medical issues,
please pursue appropriate treatment.) |