seven-day meditation retreat: Mental Health Markers
Evidence on a seven-day meditation retreat, mental health markers, brain-network findings, and what to discuss with a clinician.
Teen Girls With More Childhood Adversity Saw Bigger Social Benefits From Breathwork, UCLA Study Finds
A new UCLA study is challenging the assumption that school wellness programs necessarily have their biggest effects among students with the fewest challenges. Researchers found that teenage girls who had experienced the highest levels of…
Personalized Meditation Practice By Trait
A Personalized Meditation Practice may fit better when traits, stress, and preferences are considered, with cautious evidence-based limits.
Chest vibration mindfulness for trauma support
Learn how chest vibration mindfulness may support body awareness in trauma survivors, what early studies report, and what to ask a clinician.
Can Mindfulness Change How the Body Handles Stress? New Multisystem Research Finds Clues
Mindfulness is often described as a mental practice: pay attention to the present moment, notice thoughts and sensations, and return attention when the mind wanders. But a new study suggests that its effects may be…
Chest Vibration Mindfulness for Trauma Survivors
Chest vibration mindfulness is being studied for trauma survivors, with early evidence on body awareness, dissociation, and brain pathways.
Why UCLA Is Offering Free 30-Minute Morning Meditation Sessions Twice a Week
A growing number of mindfulness programs are moving away from the idea that meditation requires long sessions, specialized spaces, or extensive experience. At UCLA Health, that shift is visible in a particularly practical format: 30-minute…
Bedtime Breathwork Is Trending: Why Sleep-Focused Breathing Routines Are Gaining Attention
Millions of Americans struggle to get consistent, restorative sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults generally need at least seven hours of sleep each night, yet many fall short because…
Workplace Burnout in the U.S. Reaches New Highs, CDC Data Highlights Mental Strain Trends
Workplace burnout across the United States continues to intensify, with recent public health reporting pointing toward sustained increases in stress-related symptoms among workers across multiple sectors. Data trends highlighted through U.S. health surveillance systems and…
The Rise of Guided Breathwork Sessions in U.S. Mental Health Clinics
Mental health clinics across the United States are increasingly incorporating guided breathwork sessions into treatment plans for anxiety, stress disorders, and trauma-related conditions. This shift reflects a broader movement inside clinical psychology and psychiatry toward…