A 30-year-old male asked:
what are the long term effects of mbsr programs and meditation on anxiety, stress and depression?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Very helpful: Mbsr and meditation provide opportunity for us to be aware of inner experience, on purpose, and non-judgmentally. Being disconnected from ourselves can lead to stress, depression, and anxiety. A seminal book on this topic is "full catastrophe living" by jon kabat-zinn phd, who founded mbsr in the us over 30 years ago. Updated 2013 version describes the program ; contains new research!
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Hopefully: Improvement in your condition but don't overlook therapy too.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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