Clin Psychol Rev August 2011 PMID 21802619

Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: a review of empirical studies.

Shian-Ling Keng, Moria J Smoski, Clive J Robins

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The discussions demonstrate a strong interest in the potential benefits of mindfulness, with several posts detailing specific practices like focusing on the present moment to reduce anxiety and stress. The tone is generally supportive and inquisitive, reflecting recognition of the article’s implications but with moderate depth, as users mostly share summaries or personal opinions rather than critical analyses.

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Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews recent studies on how mindfulness impacts mental health, highlighting its origins in Buddhism and its adaptation in Western medicine and psychology.
  • It covers three types of research: cross-sectional studies linking mindfulness to wellbeing, intervention studies testing mindfulness programs, and lab experiments on short-term emotional and behavioral effects.
  • Overall, findings suggest that mindfulness can boost wellbeing, lower psychological symptoms and emotional reactions, and improve self-control, with discussions on how these changes happen and what future research could explore.]

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referensi : Gilbert, P. (2009). "The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges." Psychology Press. Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). "Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies." Clinical Psychology Review.

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Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies. Clinical Psychology Review, 31(6), 1041-1056.

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(2012). The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 36(5), 427-440. Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies.

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Reduce ansiedad, depresión, pensamientos negativos, estrés, neuroticismo... https://t.co/GghJoLlWBx https://t.co/dqSLBoZP6R https://t.co/uC14Qs7MN7 --

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referensi : Gilbert, P. (2009). "The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges." Psychology Press. Keng, S. L., Smoski, M. J., & Robins, C. J. (2011). "Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies." Clinical Psychology Review.

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Keng, S.-L., Smoski, M., & Robins, C. (2011, May 13). Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies. PubMed Central (PMC). https://t.co/3gVtkGVSdu

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