Asian Spectator

Men's Weekly

.

Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health

  • Written by Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University
Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental healthStudies show that consistent meditation practice is key.pixdeluxe/E! via Getty Images

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, voluminous and worldwide – clearly shows how and why...

More Articles ...

  1. Can China broker peace in Yemen – and further Beijing's Middle East strategy in the process?
  2. Biden's dragging poll numbers won't matter in 2024 if enough voters loathe his opponent even more
  3. AI exemplifies the 'free rider' problem – here's why that points to regulation
  4. Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules – offering a potential source for new antibiotics
  5. Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy – 3 essential reads on the group and right-wing extremist white nationalism
  6. Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast
  7. Prom price index shows cost of celebration is getting relatively cheaper – even at a time of high inflation
  8. Montana House Rep. Zooey Zephyr's censure shows that American standards of political decorum are failing
  9. The coronation of King Charles III: 5 Essential reads on the big royal bash – and what it all means
  10. The real priest behind 'The Pope's Exorcist' was a fan of Hollywood horror films

Magazine

Memahami tren populisme dan otoritarianisme melalui pemikiran Hannah Arendt

● Menurut Hannah Arendt, populisme dan otoritarianisme berakar pada ‘worldlessness’: runtuhnya ruang publik dan ikatan kolektif. ● Arendt menekankan bahwa hakikat politik adala...

Paradoks geotermal: Antara ditolak dan dibutuhkan

● Energi geotermal yang stabil menjanjikan sebagai pembangkit baseload pengganti batu bara.● Di lapangan, banyak proyek geotermal mendapat penolakan warga karena memicu konflik lahan hingg...

Negara minta guru jadi konselor: Tak adil bagi guru, tak aman buat siswa

● Menjadikan guru sebagai konselor berisiko membebani guru, mengaburkan peran profesional, dan mengancam keselamatan siswa.● Peran konseling memerlukan keahlian khusus.● Deteksi dini...