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  • Psychological well-being encompasses hedonic and eudaimonic happiness and resilience.
  • Understanding brain-body mechanisms is crucial for developing effective well-being interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss key components and brain-body mechanisms of psychological well-being.
  • To propose mindfulness training as a method to enhance well-being.
  • To use integrative body-mind training (IBMT) as an exemplar of mindfulness training's effects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies on IBMT in adolescents and adults.
  • Focus on the mind-body interaction mechanism involving the central nervous system (CNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS).
  • Highlighting the role of brain self-control networks, specifically the anterior cingulate cortex/prefrontal cortex (ACC/PFC).

Main Results:

  • IBMT demonstrates positive effects on psychological well-being.
  • Mindfulness training facilitates the synergistic engagement of mind and body.
  • Improvements in psychological well-being are linked to enhanced self-control network activity.

Conclusions:

  • Mindfulness training, exemplified by IBMT, is a promising approach for promoting psychological well-being.
  • The interaction between mindfulness (mind) and bodifulness (body) is a key mechanism.
  • Targeting brain self-control networks offers a pathway to improved mental health and resilience.