Health effects of mindfulness - what should the doctor know?
Abstract:
There is solid evidence of the alleviation with mindfulness of chronic pain, symptoms of anxiety and depression and recurrent depression as well as enhancement of immunity. A dose-response relationship has been observed between the amount of practicing mindfulness and alleviation of stress and mood symptoms, and practicing is associated with structural and functional alterations in the brain. Mindfulness interventions are effective and suited for many kinds of human groups. Through increased ability to be present and increased compassion, the doctor's own mindfulness practicing may support the patient-doctor relationship
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