New systematic review and meta-analysis: Can mindfulness boost couples' relationship satisfaction?
Andreas Voldstad systematically reviewed 28 RCTs (N=6,097; 90 effect sizes) examining mindfulness-based interventions. See 🔗 psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

Mentally “stepping back” allows for a broader perspective and offers space for more flexible response patterns.
This new paper found that decentering relates to mental health and wellbeing in adolescence, but did not correlate with social cognition or affective executive control.

An extraordinary opportunity for a senior clinical academic. I love working in my Department and at the Oxford of Oxford. Highly recommend this post to any colleagues looking for a research-intensive, collegial environment for their career.

The Audible version is now also available 🔗https://adbl.co/4e1ZnPo.
Thanks to Ross Minichiello, Principal at Riverside Digital Productions and the six actors who helped bring it to life.

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant.
Join our team at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre to support an #MBCT #RCT study of young people’s mental health.
📍 Based in Oxford, hybrid work available
📆 10-month post, apply by Feb 25!
🔗 my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

… this HOPE isn’t the idle optimist
That sits on stumps plucking petals.
Instead, we are getting our hands dirty
And planting the seeds ourselves.

… every life on this planet
Has its own narrative
Worthy and deserving ...

This extract from the extraordinary poem Hope by Salome Agbaroji

I really enjoyed this conversation with Professor Mark Williams, about living with intention, spending our “attention budget” wisely, the inner critic, and what it means to integrate mindfulness into our lives.
@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

I'm thrilled to share that my new book, Mindfulness for Life, is now available as a paperback, e-book and audiobook at all major booksellers worldwide, including Amazon and Audible.
A website features films, guided practices, and resources.
🔗 bit.ly/m/Mindfulnes...

Our new paper on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (#MBCT) for #depression suggests learning #mindfulness skills mediates MBCT’s effects.
Especially for those with more severe depression.
Learn more here: doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
Led by Jesus Montero-Marin
#depression
#MBCT

Lessons from the My Resilience in Adolescence #myriadproject
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD

New review argues that our focus must be on reward processing and positive emotions to transform mental health care for #depression, #anxiety, and #PTSD.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s44...

📚 Beyond excited to hold the 1st copy of my new book today! It's been a labor of love, blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology—ideas that have enriched my life.
I hope it resonates with readers just as much.
Available in the US & for pre-order globally!
🔗https://bit.ly/m/MindfulnessforLife

New Paper - "Target Mechanisms of Mindfulness-Based Programmes and Practices" explores how mindfulness skills, decentering, and attitudes may be key to improving well-being across diverse populations.
Led by Shannon Maloney & published in BMJ Mental Health
Read
doi.org/10.1136/bmjm...

Delighted to come over here. Still finding my way, so starting with some photos that capture my life, professional and personal ...