Clinically Proven Techniques
Clinically Proven Techniques
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn first developed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Initially, it was created to alleviate the symptoms of hospital patients who were suffering from chronic pain but did not find relief from traditional treatments.
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
MBSR is the most scientifically researched mindfulness program available, with over 40 years of research demonstrating consistent positive outcomes for patients, showing measurable benefits relating to increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. Additionally, the benefits of MBSR on quality of life—such as its ability to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain—have been consistently supported by clinical reviews and meta-analyses.
Current & Traditional Treatments
Current & Traditional Treatments
Current and traditional treatments for stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions—major contributing factors to other chronic illnesses—have historically been provided via prescription drugs. However, new research published by JAMA shows daily mindfulness techniques offer the same anxiety and depression relief as prescription anti-anxiety medications. Researchers at JAMA Psychiatry recently published their study comparing the anxiety-relieving properties of mindfulness therapy with the generic drug form of Lexapro, one of the major antidepressants used by psychiatrists. In the study, patients were divided into two groups—one took anxiety medication, and the other practiced mindfulness. Patients in the mindfulness group were guided through 2½ hours of meditation each week and tasked with practicing the same techniques for 45 minutes daily.
In as little as two months, researchers found that both groups experienced a 30% decline in anxiety symptoms, demonstrating the incredible potential of mindfulness to control some of our worst anxiety and depression symptoms. Anxiety improved equally in both groups over the following four months, continuing the promising trend shown by the initial results.
