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Contemplative Practices: A Strategy to Improve Health and Reduce Disparities

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Health has many dimensions, and intolerance and lack of compassion may contribute to the poor health and disparities in our nation. Tolerance can convey an inherent paradox or dissonance that can be associated with stress. However, tolerance has a dimension of acceptance, an acknowledgement and acceptance of what "is" at the present moment, that can relieve tension associated with differing beliefs and practices. Compassionate consideration of others can be combined with acceptance to create harmony within and across individuals. In this article, we explore how contemplative practices can cultivate tolerance and compassion and contribute to improvements in individual and population health.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15102253

Authors: Marino A. Bruce, Kia Skrine Jeffers, Jan King Robinson, Keith C. Norris

Institutions: Vanderbilt University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Elizabeth City State University

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016