May 2021 PMID 35757358

Psychobiological mechanisms underlying the mood benefits of meditation: A narrative review.

Michaela C Pascoe, Michael de Manincor, Jana Tseberja, Mats Hallgren, Peter A Baldwin, Alexandra G Parker

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The discussions mainly focus on sharing the review about meditation and mood, using terms like 'exploring' and tagging relevant organizations, which reflect a neutral tone and curiosity. The limited complexity and scope of the posts suggest moderate interest without extensive analysis or debate, contributing to a neutral impact assessment.

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Abstract in brief

Psychological stress from everyday challenges can trigger the body's stress response, which, if persistent, can lead to higher levels of cortisol and inflammation, damaging brain regions involved in mood regulation.
The severity of this stress response is influenced by modifiable psychological factors like self-compassion, mindfulness, rumination, and attentional bias, which can affect how we react to stress.
Meditation may help reduce stress and improve mood by targeting these psychological processes, thereby decreasing stress reactivity on psychological, physiological, and neurobiological levels.]

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Victoria University

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Michaela Pascoe

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Our latest review exploring #meditation and #mood https://t.co/o2VIrwFGjS @victoriauninews @iHealthSportVU @alex_gparker

Mar 17, 2021 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 212 followers View post →