Research focus

Mindfulness, derived from Buddhist tradition, is the notion of attending to the present moment and acknowledging any feelings or thoughts that present in a non-judgemental way. It is increasingly being used to alleviate a variety of conditions, including obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and in the prevention of relapse in depression and drug addiction. This research focus summarises the findings of a recent randomised controlled trial (RCT) and a review on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies for anxiety and depression.