Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research —ongoing, ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

Mindfulness (paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, while refraining from judgment) and self-compassion (the quality of being kind and compassionate toward yourself, even in moments of ...

Part one of our series revealed the numerous stressors facing youth. It also explored how practicing self-compassion—giving yourself grace as you would a friend or family member in distress—can be a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The intervention group had significantly greater improvement in DLQI score. The intervention group had greater ...

A little compassion can go a long way in life, and just eight weeks of a new compassion and mindfulness-based program has made a world of difference to those with post-traumatic stress symptoms. The ...

A core value that many people have is compassion. Similar to kindness, compassion urges people to care for others, but while kindness is the action of sympathizing for others, compassion is the ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...