A major clinical trial indicates problems with the use of mindfulness in schoolsSchool-based mindfulness training (SBMT), as delivered in this trial is not indicated as a universal intervention. Moreover, it may be contraindicated for students

Does science understand compassion meditation?

Mar 1st, 2022 3m 42s

Compassion meditation may be the most beneficial form of meditation so far investigated by science. But the early signs are we need to invest more resource in defining and understanding what it is.This episode is also available as a blog post:

Can Mindfulness Meditation Boost Immunity

Jan 23rd, 2022 3m 41s

There is a wealth of preliminary evidence linking mindfulness to the treatment of symptoms, but how much do we know about meditation's preventative potential?This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thescienceofmeditation.org/202

The growing crisis in mindfulness

Jun 21st, 2021 2m 58s

The crisis in mindfulness research: have we been asking the wrong questions?A review of mindfulness research in New Scientist highlighted long-standing scientific problems; is it time for a new approach?This episode is also available as a bl