The OMF provides insight on research, training, and the latest news and information across the field of mindfulness.

Preventing depression with MBCT: From evidence to practice

Preventing depression with MBCT: From evidence to practice

Jo Rycroft-Malone, Professor of Implementation and Director of Research at Bangor University, and Willem Kuyken discuss the challenges that face the implementation of MBCT in the NHS, questions that were examined as part of the ASPIRE research project.

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MBCT for recurrent depression: What do we know? What does it mean? Where to next?

MBCT for recurrent depression: What do we know? What does it mean? Where to next?

Catherine Crane and Zindel Segal reflect on the findings of the largest meta-analysis to date of randomised controlled trials of MBCT for relapse prevention in recurrent depression, a research paper published in JAMA Psychiatry in April 2016.

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The Long View – perils and possibilities

The Long View – perils and possibilities

Christina Feldman continues to discuss the challenges facing the field of mindfulness for the future, and the lessons that can be learnt from the establishment of meditative traditions in Western culture over the last 45 years, in the final part of this blog post series.

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Launching the Mindful Nation UK report in the Houses of Parliament

Launching the Mindful Nation UK report in the Houses of Parliament

The Mindful Nation UK All-Party Parliamentary Group report launched on 20 October 2015. Journalist and Author Ed Halliwell reflects on this landmark day for the mindfulness field, offering an insight into the launch event in Westminster.

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MBCT: The teaching goes both ways

MBCT: The teaching goes both ways

Willem Kuyken and Halley Cohen reflect on the story of Di Cowan, a client in an MBCT class that was part of an MBCT research trial. Di used what he learned to manage his depression, but went on to demonstrate incredible resilience, strength, and compassion in dealing with his health issues using MBCT techniques.

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