School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness exercises are being implemented alongside traditional reading, math and science lessons.
For many people, meditation retreats bring peace of mind. But for some, it's the opposite. Reporters heard from dozens of people who experienced hallucinations, paralyzing fear – and worse.
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.
An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app.
Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.
Researchers compared a practice of daily mindfulness meditation to taking Lexapro to control anxiety symptoms. The meditators got equivalent relief, without the side effects.
The U.S. Mental Health Care System is a multi-billion dollar industry, yet countless people living with or affected by mental illness fall through the...
