Benefits of MBSR Program
Benefits of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
25 years of published research indicates that the majority of persons completing the 8 week MBSR report:
- A greater capacity to relax
- An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressors
- More energy and enthusiasm for life
- Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms such as depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, fatigue, and high blood pressure
- Reduced pain levels, a greater ability to cope with chronic pain
For further information on research using the MBSR program check the Center for Mindfulness, Worcester, Massachusetts web site address: http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/research/findings.cfm