Mindfulness, or focusing attention on the present moment, has dramatic beneficial effects on physical and mental wellbeing. Which is why celebrities like Katy Perry, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah admit to meditating regularly. Professional sports teams and millions of other people are also adopting daily meditation and mindfulness practices. And with fMRI capabilities, we are able to track the effects of these practices on the structure and function of the brain.
During this month’s episode, the research-backed benefits of meditation are shared, including studies investigating the impact of mindfulness practices on human and veterinary healthcare providers. We also discuss some ways for you to jump-start your own meditation practice, which you’ll definitely want to do once you are convinced of all the benefits.
Research Studies
Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Doctors' Mindfulness, Patient Safety Culture, Patient Safety Competency and Adverse Event: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35328968/
Association of an educational program in mindful communication with burnout, empathy, and attitudes among primary care physicians: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19773563/
Hospice and Palliative Care Provider Experiences With Meditation Using Mobile Applications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29683121/
The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress and Burnout in Nurses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33998935/
Mind-body therapies: an intervention to reduce work-related stress in veterinary academia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30282662/
The impact of a brief embedded mindfulness-based program for veterinary students: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28206840/
Effect of a mindfulness exercise on stress in veterinary students performing surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30693966/
Book Recommendations
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Mindful Brain by Dan Siegel
Blog Post
10 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice: https://marieholowaychuk.com/2022/05/04/10-tips-for-starting-a-meditation-practice/
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge (ends May 30, 2022)
www.facebook.com/groups/30daymindfulnesschallenge
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