BOSTON - Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom. 2020 was an especially tough year for 16-year-old Avary ...

It’s back-to-school season, and if you have a teen or even know one, they’re probably feeling a little anxious. New class schedule, new classmates, new expectations. These days, when anxious teens ...

Researchers have developed a mindfulness therapy tailored specifically to appeal to teenagers to help them cope with increasing levels of depression and mental health problems. The approach teaches ...

Mindfulness with teens sounds amazing—but how do we get past the eye-rolling? Over the years, I’ve thought a lot about this, with a few successes and many failures. But I’ll share these five R’s as ...

Researchers have developed a mindfulness therapy tailored specifically to appeal to teenagers to help them cope with increasing levels of depression and mental health problems. The approach teaches ...

Constant thoughts, anxious scenarios, and endless internal dialogue are a common part of everyday life for many people, often preventing us from truly relaxing and focusing on the present moment. In ...

Between busy schedules and the end of the school year, it can be difficult to slow down and take time for yourself ...

Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? You’re not alone. As the pace of life seems to speed up every year, more people are turning to mindfulness for relief – and mental health experts say ...

Mindfulness is a way of focusing your attention on the present so that you become aware of the experiences you're having in the present world. If you've been acquainted with the wellness world, ...

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 ...