What Star Wars Taught Me About Being a Mindful Parent
After years reporting on the science of mindfulness, I now realize that the practice of moment-to-moment, nonjudgmental awareness darts in and out of the series. By Jeremy Adam SmithEditor of…
Meditation and Mindfulness Offer an Abundance of Health Benefits
Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. By Dr. Hilary A. MarusakAssistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurosciencesWayne State University Introduction Many people look to diet trends or…
Awareness and Regulation: Components of Mindfulness Meditation
Four components of mindfulness meditation have been proposed to describe much of the mechanism of action. Introduction Mindfulness has been defined in modern psychological terms as “paying attention to relevant aspects…
Interactions Between Mindfulness and Modern Technology
A focus on redesigning and creating technology to improve the wellbeing of its users. Introduction Mindfulness and technology is a movement in research and design, that encourages the user to become…
Still and Quiet: How Silence Leads Us to Awe
A Buddhist lama and an ex-priest discuss the benefits of turning off the noise in our daily lives. The Reverend Matthew Fox is a former Dominican priest in the Catholic…
Lotus of Wisdom: A Journey From Rage to Mindfulness
An approach to examining systems, navigating emotional distress, and increasing social harmony. Introduction In 1985, I had a dream. I had finished grad school and moved to Santa Cruz, California,…
Long-Term Impacts: The Unseen Scars of Childhood Trauma
The connection between adverse childhood experiences and long-term health. By Dr. Amanda B. KeenerFreelance Science Journalist Introduction Before you were 18, did a parent or other adult in your household…
Could Mitochondria Be the Key to a Healthy Brain?
Bacterial ancestors living within our cells may contribute to a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. By Diana KwonFreelance Science Writer Introduction Long before the earliest animals swam through…
The Case for Putting Psychologists in Trauma Programs
In the US only a handful of trauma centers employ licensed psychologists to look after patients and and families. By Dr. Kamela K ScottAssociate Professor and Director, Psychological Services, College of MedicineUniversity of Florida By Dr.…
Personality Tests with Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers About the ‘True’ you
Few can resist an assessment that promises to reveal your hidden, true self. But new research suggests that people mistakenly believe difficult to answer questions offer deep insights. By Dr. Randy SteinAssistant Professor…
