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Nondual awareness as a novel chronic pain-relieving mechanism.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: =.01). Nondual awareness outperformed the mindfulness facet of nonreactivity as a mediator of mindfulness' pain relieving effects. Study findings demonstrate a link between mindfulness-induced nondual awareness and alleviation of chronic pain. Future research should elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms of this relationship. Moreover, studies could identify other potential interventions that produce nondual awareness (e.g., psychedelics) to address chronic pain, possibly in conjunction with mindfulness-based interventions.

Source: Psychology of Consciousness Theory Research and Practice

DOI: 10.1037/cns0000474

Authors: Kush V. Bhatt, Adam W. Hanley, Chantal Martin-Soelch, Chantal Berna, Eric L. Garland

Institutions: University of California San Diego, Florida State University, University of Fribourg, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, University of Lausanne

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

Funders: U.S. Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health