TY  - JOUR
T1  - MIndfulness in medicine
AU  - Ludwig DS, Kabat-Zinn J
Y1  - 2008/09/17
N1  - 10.1001/jama.300.11.1350
JO  - JAMA
SP  - 1350
EP  - 1352
VL  - 300
IS  - 11
N2  - 
Mindfulness refers to a meditation practice that cultivates present moment awareness. In the past 30 years, interest in the therapeutic uses of mindfulness has increased, with more than 70 scientific articles on the topic published in 2007. Meditation practices, including mindfulness, have come to the attention of neuroscientists investigating consciousness and affect regulation through mental training and to psychotherapists interested in personal development and interpersonal relationships. In this Commentary, we define mindfulness, consider possible mechanisms, explore clinical applications, and identify challenges to the field.

SN  - 0098-7484
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.300.11.1350
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.300.11.1350
ER  -