Psychol Rev January 2024 PMID 38147050

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity.

Alexandra D Crosswell, Stefanie E Mayer, Lauren N Whitehurst, Martin Picard, Sheyda Zebarjadian, Elissa S Epel

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Peak: 6 in Aug 2025
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong interest and some agreement with the article, with examples like references to neurobiological pathways, mitochondrial links, and stress reduction. The tone varies from supportive comments to curiosity about physiological mechanisms, showing deeper engagement and recognition of potential health impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or interest in the model, endorsing its concepts of deep rest and physiological effects.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, mentioning testable hypotheses and connections like mitochondria linking mind and biology.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many users reference specific mechanisms, such as nervous system changes and cellular effects, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Several posts highlight the potential for these practices to influence health and stress management, suggesting moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Contemplative practices like meditation, yoga, and prayer improve both psychological and physical health by engaging specific psychological and biological pathways.
  • Current research lacks consensus on the precise physiological mechanisms behind these benefits.
  • The article proposes a biopsychosocial model explaining that these practices induce a "deep rest" state that promotes cellular optimization and reduces stress.

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Christoph Burch
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Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/hk1IUOKOwU https://t.co/wmQ1GZky9H

Aug 11, 2025 · 30 likes · 7 shares · 15,288 followers View post →
FrezzaLab
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A very cool piece that connects mitochondria to the mind. Great one, @MitoPsychoBio rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body’s restorative capacity. https://t.co/gBGtFbZi8Y

Dec 31, 2023 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 26,972 followers View post →
Sian Allen
@DrSianAllen · X

Deep Rest: An Integrative Model of How Contemplative Practices Combat Stress and Enhance the Body’s Restorative Capacity https://t.co/mvZrOqp5v2

Jan 31, 2024 · 6 likes · 10,907 followers View post →
neuro.social.self
@neurosocialself · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the human body's restorative capacity @UCSFPsychiatry (

Mar 4, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,095 followers View post →
APSA Surgeons
@APSASurgeons · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity—Routinely practicing a contemplative technique may reduce harmful stress-related threat... Read the new #ArticleofInterest here: https://t.co/v7uN0Sd7IF

Sep 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 8,359 followers View post →
Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/jURoaFHyAd

Oct 24, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,075 followers View post →

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Shama
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Kim T. Phan
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Catherine J. Goodenough
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RT @ChristophBurch: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacit…

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Koushik
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RT @ChristophBurch: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacit…

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Jordi Garcia Alberch
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RT @ChristophBurch: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacit…

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Christoph Burch
@ChristophBurch · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/hk1IUOKOwU https://t.co/wmQ1GZky9H

Aug 11, 2025 · 30 likes · 7 shares · 15,288 followers View post →
Daniel Hoffmann
@danielhoffmann1.bsky.social · Bluesky

A model for how contemplative techniques such as #meditation could cause the small-to-medium sized effects on biology seen in studies. Central to model: a "deep rest" state with changes from nervous system down to cellular level. Paper derives testable hypotheses. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000453

Mar 17, 2025 View post →
Tony Chew
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RT @breath_Guy: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity h…

Oct 24, 2024 · 1 share · 195 followers View post →
Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/jURoaFHyAd

Oct 24, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,075 followers View post →
Guy Fincham, PhD
@breath_Guy · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/uwVbiaOkvt

Oct 24, 2024 · 2,075 followers View post →
Lori Lynch
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RT @APSASurgeons: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity—…

Sep 19, 2024 · 2 shares · 2 followers View post →
Marina Petrulla
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RT @APSASurgeons: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity—…

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APSA Surgeons
@APSASurgeons · X

Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity—Routinely practicing a contemplative technique may reduce harmful stress-related threat... Read the new #ArticleofInterest here: https://t.co/v7uN0Sd7IF

Sep 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 8,359 followers View post →
neuro.social.self
@neurosocialself · X

RT @neurosocialself: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the human body's restorative…

Mar 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 9,095 followers View post →
UCSF Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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RT @neurosocialself: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the human body's restorative…

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neuro.social.self
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Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the human body's restorative capacity @UCSFPsychiatry (

Mar 4, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,095 followers View post →
UCSF Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
@UCSFPsychiatry · X

#Research reading: Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat #stress and enhance the body's restorative capacity https://t.co/m9cxV5ri6s

Feb 20, 2024 · 2 likes · 5,311 followers View post →
Sian Allen
@DrSianAllen · X

Deep Rest: An Integrative Model of How Contemplative Practices Combat Stress and Enhance the Body’s Restorative Capacity https://t.co/mvZrOqp5v2

Jan 31, 2024 · 6 likes · 10,907 followers View post →
Edmond Chan
@EdmondChanLab · X

RT @FrezzaLab: A very cool piece that connects mitochondria to the mind. Great one, @MitoPsychoBio rest: An integrative model of how cont…

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 shares · 861 followers View post →
Le Tran Phuc Khoa
@LeTranPhucKhoa1 · X

RT @FrezzaLab: A very cool piece that connects mitochondria to the mind. Great one, @MitoPsychoBio rest: An integrative model of how cont…

Dec 31, 2023 · 3 shares · 265 followers View post →
Akashi
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RT @FrezzaLab: A very cool piece that connects mitochondria to the mind. Great one, @MitoPsychoBio rest: An integrative model of how cont…

Dec 31, 2023 · 3 shares · 13 followers View post →
FrezzaLab
@FrezzaLab · X

A very cool piece that connects mitochondria to the mind. Great one, @MitoPsychoBio rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body’s restorative capacity. https://t.co/gBGtFbZi8Y

Dec 31, 2023 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 26,972 followers View post →
Paul Rosenberg
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Dec 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 7,804 followers View post →
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Deep Rest: An Integrative Model of How Contemplative Practices Combat Stress and Enhance the Body's Restorative Capacity with Safety Signals https://t.co/zTuVHtvVDK

Dec 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,271 followers View post →