Treatments may include a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), beta-blockers (to reduce the physical symptoms associated with anxiety), or benzodiazepines — ...

Using mindfulness techniques can be instrumental in reducing stress and promoting positive psychological outcomes.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety ...

Mindfulness meditation appeared to be similar to escitalopram (Lexapro) in reducing anxiety symptoms at 8 weeks based on several patient- and clinician-reported measures, a secondary analysis of a ...

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.

Before we can understand how to use mindfulness for anxiety, it is important to first understand what mindfulness is. One definition of mindfulness states: “Mindfulness means maintaining a ...

Some mindfulness-based interventions significantly improve depression and anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published in the November issue of Medicine. "Our overall ...

Nurses who practice mindfulness do better at managing anxiety and stress, according to a new report published this month in the journal Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. Investigators evaluated 14 ...

Poor sleep quality and lower trait mindfulness serve as key mediators linking neuroticism to diminished happiness. While personality traits are relatively stable, sleep habits and mindfulness skills ...

Prioritizing self-care and stress management sets a positive example for patients and colleagues, reinforcing the importance of holistic health practices. Cardiologists can lead the way in championing ...

An 8-week smartphone-based mindfulness program using audio-guided meditation reduced anxiety and improved emotional well-being in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also ...

A new study evaluating the effectiveness of an eight-week program focusing on self-compassion and mindfulness found that it reduced symptoms of post-traumatic stress and improved quality of life and ...