1 Article by Britta K. Hölzel
Hippocampal circuits underlie improvements in self‐reported anxiety following mindfulness training
Brain and Behavior – September 18, 2020
Summary
Mindfulness training can significantly reduce self-reported anxiety by enhancing brain connectivity. A study found that participants showed improved connections in specific hippocampal areas after training, leading to better emotional regulation. This suggests mindfulness fosters resilience by optimizing how we process and recall past fears.
Abstract
Abstract Introduction Mindfulness meditation has successfully been applied to cultivate skills in self‐regulation of emotion, as it employs the unb...