Posts tagged mindfulness-based stress reduction

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

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Willoughby Britton, PhD - Can Meditation Be Harmful?

Dr. Willoughby Britton is a neuroscientist at Brown University studying the neurocognitive effects of mindfulness-based interventions for mood and anxiety disorders. In this episode, we discuss the potential dark sides of meditation practice.