At least 70% of individuals do not suffer mental health issues. While mental health has become a widespread topic, research consistently shows that most people, around 70% – do not meet diagnostic criteria for a mental illness at any given time (NIMH, 2021). This is not to say they don’t face stress, anxiety, or low…
Mindfulness is a mental practice rooted in paying full, nonjudgmental attention to the present moment. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was developed at the turn of the 21st Century by psychologists Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, and John Teasdale. Individuals learn to acknowledge their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations – without being overwhelmed or excessively reacting to…
