November 2018 PMID 29990584

Impact of short- and long-term mindfulness meditation training on amygdala reactivity to emotional stimuli.

Tammi R A Kral, Brianna S Schuyler, Jeanette A Mumford, Melissa A Rosenkranz, Antoine Lutz, Richard J Davidson

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Several discussions emphasize the importance of both short- and long-term meditation, using phrases like 'reducing amygdala response' and 'enhancing emotion regulation pathways,' which reflect interest and respect for the study's detailed neurobiological insights. The tone remains analytical and cautiously optimistic, indicating a recognition of the study's potential significance without overstated excitement.

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Users reference mechanisms like amygdala connectivity and emotional responses, suggesting they are thoughtfully engaged with the content.

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Comments convey that the research has meaningful implications for therapy and personal development, hinting at a positive influence on understanding emotional health.

Abstract in brief

  • Long-term meditators showed reduced amygdala response to positive emotional images, but not to negative ones, unless they've had extensive practice, suggesting more experience might be needed to affect reactions to negativity.
  • An 8-week mindfulness program increased connectivity between the amygdala and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC), which is involved in controlling emotions, indicating that even short-term meditation can enhance emotion regulation pathways.
  • The study highlights that mindfulness meditation might improve emotional responses by decreasing amygdala reactivity and strengthening its connection with brain areas responsible for emotion regulation. ]

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แหล่งที่มา Kral, T. R., Schuyler, B. S., Mumford, J. A., Rosenkranz, M. A., Lutz, A., & Davidson, R. J. (2018). Impact of short- and long-term mindfulness meditation training on amygdala reactivity. NeuroImage, 181, 301-313. Kraus, N., & White-Schwoch, T. (2016). Unraveling the

Feb 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 8,137 followers View post →
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@Through_Leaves · X

@NeuroscienceNew So, depression comes first (i.e., it results from psychosocial issues) and this is what *causally* influence amygdala activity. Studies also show that this amygdala activity can be *reversed* via psychological interventions – see e.g.: https://t.co/0ypb347yTx

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ปราง Self-Growth
@Maprangself · X

แหล่งที่มา Kral, T. R., Schuyler, B. S., Mumford, J. A., Rosenkranz, M. A., Lutz, A., & Davidson, R. J. (2018). Impact of short- and long-term mindfulness meditation training on amygdala reactivity. NeuroImage, 181, 301-313. Kraus, N., & White-Schwoch, T. (2016). Unraveling the

Feb 20, 2025 · 5 likes · 8,137 followers View post →
~Leaves~
@Through_Leaves · X

@NeuroscienceNew So, depression comes first (i.e., it results from psychosocial issues) and this is what *causally* influence amygdala activity. Studies also show that this amygdala activity can be *reversed* via psychological interventions – see e.g.: https://t.co/0ypb347yTx

Jun 26, 2024 · 125 followers View post →