Studies have shown positive effects of mindfulness practice for:
Stress management
Improved sleep
Immune function
Attention
Emotional regulation
Compassionate responding
**Click on the above words for the corresponding research**
Additional research on mindfulness and substance abuse and depression can be found below:
Mindfulness impairments in individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Dakwar E, Mariani JP, Levin FR. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2011 37(3):165-9. PMID: 21410417.
Mindfulness-based treatments for co-occurring depression and substance use disorders: what can we learn from the brain? Brewer JA, Bowen S, Smith JT, Marlatt GA, Potenza MN. Addiction. 2010 105(10):1698-706. PMID: 20331548.
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