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Mindful Nation UK provides evidence of the effectiveness of mindfulness training in health and education. We summarise the issues raised and comment on the benefits and challenges of the approach, ...

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Published by Taylor and Francis, 01 January 2016

Facets of mindfulness related to a change in anxiety following a mindfulness-based intervention - Social Care Online

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Published by Behaviour Research And Therapy, 10 May 2017

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) emphasize the importance of...

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Published by Institute for Employment Studies, 01 October 2015

This briefing paper explores what mindfulness is, potential benefits for organisations and their employees, and offers pointers for creating a more mindful workplace.

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Published by Journal Of Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, 08 December 2016

self-esteem, functioning and quality of life of those affected. A number of mindfulness therapies have been developed in recent years,...

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Published by Internet Interventions, 01 September 2018

Highlights Mindfulness training could be a useful addition to traditional CBT for anxiety and depression. We developed a new, transdiagnostic mindfulness-enhanced internet CBT program. Large effects...

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DMU's Pete guides this mindfulness meditation

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What is Mindfulness? Simple answers, profound meaning.

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What is mindfulness?

At its heart mindfulness training teaches students to pay attention to the present moment through simple breathing and meditation practices which increase awareness of thoughts and feelings so as to reduce stress and anxiety and boost levels of attention and concentration. Mindfulness practice cultivates the ability to disengage from incapacitating worry and detrimental or self-defeating negative thinking. This increased capacity for non judgmental, present moment awareness has the effect of giving the student choice to respond skilfully rather than to react in a knee jerk or automatic fashion to external or internal pressures.

Why is mindfulness particularly appropriate for students?

Successful completion of a degree programme inevitably involves periods of stress, such as in the run up to examinations, that demand particularly high levels of cognitive control, emotional regulation and self-awareness. The aim of mindfulness training for students is to give students tools to help them remain calm, sustain their attention and to focus more consistently and appropriately in the face of these demands.

There is a growing focus and interest in universities and Higher Education to attend to student well being and flourishing, with initiatives such as 'Healthy Universities' recommending that HE institutions 'embed health and well being into the core of their business and culture'.
Furthermore a number of universities both in the UK and elsewhere have begun to recognise the need to address the impact of student stress on learning.

Mindfulness training can offer all students tools that help:

a) Those students who are performing well to perform even better as well as assisting those who are struggling.
b) Minimise the negative effects of stress as and when they occur placing the goal of stress reduction within the normal teaching and learning curriculum as a resource available to all students not just to students in distress.
c) To manage low mood/depression and reduce anxiety
d) Maximise general well being and flourishing, building tools for life such as empathy, self-compassion, emotional resilience and tolerance.

Is there any science behind mindfulness?

There is a large and growing body of research showing the evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness techniques. Research on the benefits of mindfulness has been gathered from a wide range of different settings. Evidence in its effectiveness has been shown in the health and mental health sector, and includes neuroscientific evidence. Read more about the science of mindfulness...

Mark Williams talking about Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapy http:/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrMV7ra0w9Q

Can you show me some sample exercises?

Have a look at two sample mindfulness exercises; try them yourself and see how effective you find them.

How can I find out more?

Please join our mailing list, or contact us. We'd love to hear from you.

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How to look after your mental health using Mindfulness

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What is wellbeing?

The government defines wellbeing as 'a positive physical, social and mental state'. For our purposes, we are focusing on mental wellbeing.

Mental wellbeing does not have a single universal definition, but it does encompass factors such as:

The sense of feeling good about ourselves and being able to function well individually or in relationships

The ability to deal with the ups and downs of life, such as coping with challenges and making the most of opportunities

The feeling of connection to our community and surroundings

Having control and freedom over our lives

Having a sense of purpose and feeling valued

Of course, mental wellbeing does not mean being happy all the time and it does not mean you won't experience negative or painful emotions, such as grief, loss, or failure, which are a part of normal life. However, whatever your age, mindfulness can help you lead a mentally healthier life and improve your wellbeing.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that, instead of being overwhelmed by them, we're better able to manage them.

How can mindfulness help?

Mindfulness can be used as a tool to manage your wellbeing and mental health. Some people call mental health 'emotional health' or 'wellbeing'. We all have times when we feel down, stressed or frightened; most of the time those feelings pass, but sometimes they develop into a more serious problem, and this could happen to any one of us.

It's important to maintain your mental health, but being mentally healthy doesn't just mean that you don't have a mental health problem. With good mental health, you can:

* Make the most of your potential

* Cope with life

* Play a full part in your family, workplace, community and among friends

While research is still growing in the area of mindfulness, evidence has suggested the benefit of mindfulness to health and wellbeing, with results showing positive effects on several aspects of whole-person health, including the mind, the brain, the body, and behaviour, as well as a person's relationships with others.

Mindfulness has also shown to help with a number of conditions, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours such as alcohol or substance misuse and gambling, and physical problems like hypertension, heart disease and chronic pain.
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Is mindfulness for me?

Mindfulness is recommended as a treatment for some people who experience common mental health problems, such as stress, anxiety and depression. It's also for those who simply want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Depending on what you're looking for, there are different ways to learn mindfulness, which can help people in different ways. Anyone can learn and practise mindfulness: children, young people and adults can all benefit.

How do you learn mindfulness?

Mindfulness can be practised in person, either through a group course or a one-to-one with a trained mindfulness coach. There are online courses, books and audio, too, where you can learn through self-directed practice at home. Even though mindfulness is understood to have Buddhist origins, you don't need to be religious or spiritual to practise mindfulness.
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Mindfulness has been incorporated into psychological therapies and stress reduction programmes.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

MBCT is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the prevention of relapse in recurrent depression. It combines mindfulness techniques, like meditation, breathing exercises, and stretching, with elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help break the negative thought patterns that are characteristic of recurrent depression.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

MBSR aims to address prolonged periods of stress that can lead to poor mental and physical health. MBSR can be helpful as a single treatment to manage stress in individuals who do not experience mental ill health, as well as a joint intervention with other treatments for people who have symptoms of anxiety, as MBSR is at the core of psychotherapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

How does mindfulness work?

Evidence shows compelling support for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which helps people to cope with stress, and for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which is designed to help people with recurring depression. They provide a flexible set of skills to manage your mental health and to support wellbeing.

Mindfulness might change the way you relate to experiences.It is becoming widely used in a variety of ways and contexts, and is recommended by NICE as a preventative practice for people who experience recurrent depression. Many people testify that practising mindfulness can give more insight into emotions, can boost attention and concentration, and can improve relationships.

Be Mindful Online

A research study published by the University of Oxford in November 2013 provides evidence of the effectiveness of the Be Mindful online course. The study examined the effects of the course for the 273 people who had completed it and showed that, on average, after one month, they enjoyed:

* A 58% reduction in anxiety levels

* A 57% reduction in depression

* A 40% reduction in stress

Find out more about our online mindfulness course
Is mindfulness a fad?

There are a lot of misconceptions around mindfulness, including that it's a fad with no evidence base. Mindfulness doesn't necessarily work for everyone; however, there is growing evidence that regular practice may produce benefits for some individuals.

"Mindfulness was first suggested to me by the mental health and wellbeing team at my university. I guess I paid lip service to mindfulness at first; it seemed very 'touchy feely', like an airy fairy, homeopathic take on treatment. I thought 'how can breathing slowly and thinking "happy thoughts" help me in the long term?' However, my opinion of mindfulness completely changed after the session.

Today, I build mindfulness into my everyday life. Breathing, imagery and meditation exercises I find most useful, and I tend to do these once or twice a day. The biggest shock for me was that I could practise anywhere, anytime, and often without other people knowing. It's actually very empowering to know that I can control my reactions and feelings in any situation without others even being aware of it."

How can I learn mindfulness?

In person

There are a growing number of academic institutions, organisations, and individuals teaching mindfulness across the UK. Check out www.bemindful.co.uk to find a teacher in your area. Mindfulness courses and practitioners listed are for information only.

Online

Our Be Mindful course is a four-week online course that is designed to guide you through all the elements of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). As referenced, it has been shown to reduce anxiety by 58%, depression by 57%, and stress by 40%. In as little as four weeks, you could be enjoying the benefits, including reduced stress, depression and anxiety.

Books and audio

There are currently a number of books, apps and audio materials on the market offering guidance in mindfulness practice.

One-minute mindfulness

Mindfulness can be used in your everyday life and doesn't have to take a lot of effort or time. You can practise mindfulness in just one minute!

In this section, we describe various one-minute mindfulness practices so that you can try it yourself anywhere and at any time that suits you.

Breathing

This is a chance for you to step out of the daily grind and to allow time to be present with yourself; that is, being present with yourself, and with whatever arises in your mind and body. Take a minute to observe your breathing. Breathe in and out as you normally would: notice the time between each inhalation and exhalation; notice your lungs expanding. When your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breath.

Body scan

It can often feel like we're an observer of our own body caught up in our heads. Spend your one mindful minute bringing awareness to your body and your body's sensations. Close your eyes and begin scanning your body. Start with your feet, and then slowly bring your awareness upwards in your body until you reach your hands. What sensations do you feel? Heaviness in the legs? Strain in the back? Perhaps no sensations at all. Now move your focus out from the hands and become aware of your environment and the space all around you.

Mindful walking

Mindful walking is something you can practise at any time as you go about your day. It's good to try it slowly at first, but once you're used to it, you can practise it at any pace - even when you're rushing.

Walk slowly: become aware of the sensations in the soles of your feet as they make contact with the floor, and any sensations in the muscles of the legs. You don't have to look down at your feet. When your mind wanders, use the contact of the feet on the floor as an anchor to bring you back into the present moment. Just take a minute to focus on the sensations generated by walking.

Mindful eating

Eating mindfully can take us out of autopilot, helping us appreciate and enjoy the experience more.

The next time you eat, stop to observe your food. Give it your full attention. Notice the texture: really see it, feel it, smell it, take a bite into it - noticing the taste and texture in the mouth - continue to chew, bringing your full attention to the taste of it.

Mindful listening

By taking this time out to tune in to your environment and listen to what it tells you, it will help you to bring mindfulness into the rest of your life - bringing your awareness as you move through the day. Take a minute to listen to the sounds in your environment. You don't need to try and determine the origin or type of sounds you hear, just listen and absorb the experience of their quality and how it resonates with you. If you recognise a sound then label it and move on, allowing your ears to catch new sounds.
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