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A New Era for Mind–Body Medicine

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The role of excessive or persistent stress as a major contributor to morbidity and mortality is well recognized. Meditation and other mind–body practices are increasingly popular for their perceived physical and mental health benefits and stress relief.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.1056/nejmp1917461

Authors: Michelle L. Dossett, Gregory L. Fricchione, Herbert Benson

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Benson-Henry Institute, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health