What is Mindfulness?
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Mindfulness refers to being completely in touch with and aware of the present moment, as well as taking a non-evaluative and non-judgmental approach to your inner experience. The term comes from Eastern spiritual and religious traditions like Zen Buddhism.
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How do members experience Mindfulness?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 27 | 13 | |
| Support quality of life | 25 | 10 | |
| Depressed mood | 24 | 12 | |
| Pain | 6 | 0 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 5 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dissociation | 1 | |
| Emotional distress | 1 | |
| Feelings of hopelessness | 1 | |
| Increased anxiety | 1 | |
| Self injury or harm | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 21 |
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