From a developmental perspective, children’s thinking tends to be more concrete and their attention spans shorter than adults’. As such, in teaching children exercises to optimize their mental health, ...

Mindfulness activities may help teens and students reduce stress and anxiety, manage their emotions, and pay attention to the present. Mindfulness exercises may also help with mild depression in teens ...

In the midst of the latest COVID-19 surge, I'd like to propose a controversial notion: The present moment is the best place to be. While many of us are experiencing a version of personal hell that ...

Mindfulness has been a buzzy term for years now, with a slew of mental health experts and celebrities raving about the perks of focusing one's attention on the present without judgment. But while a ...

March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. Mindfulness apps ...

Mindful breathing can be done almost anywhere and helps calm your mind and body. Body scanning helps you notice how your body feels without trying to change it. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding exercise helps ...

Sometimes the whole "calm" thing really must come after the storm. The majority of mindfulness activities are calm and quiet. But sometimes, when you’re too angry, anxious, or stressed, sitting still ...

The Mindfulness Matters faculty group is marking Mindfulness Matters Week Oct. 14–18. Today, the group is sharing recordings of some Mindfulness Matters events from past years, research on mindfulness ...

Hustle culture has us working harder and longer—and it’s taking a toll on our health. But research shows that even short breaks during the day can spell big health benefits. So go ahead and give ...