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webmd.com · 2026-02-12

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedMindfulness meditation combines mindfulness and meditation, with mindfulness meaning staying present and aware without overreacting, and meditation involving exploration of the mind and sensations.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedMindfulness meditation may improve cognitive abilities, including by boosting activity in the left side of the brain and the cerebral cortex, and may help people manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel more in control.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedMindfulness meditation can be combined with cognitive therapy to help prevent relapse in people with chronic depression.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedMindfulness meditation may help treat binge-eating disorders by improving awareness and self-control and helping people recognize and avoid harmful eating behaviors.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedSome people use mindfulness meditation techniques to ease chronic pain and achieve more active lifestyles.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedMindfulness meditation does not replace other medical or mental health treatments, and people are advised to check with a doctor or mental health professional before adding it to a treatment plan.View evidenceHide evidence

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a Relapse Prevention Approach to Depression

Therapist's Guide to Evidence-Based Relapse Prevention · 2007 · Crossref

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