Mindfulness Based Interventions Produce Positive Mental Health Outcomes in Cancer Patients

First large-scale study of the positive mental health outcomes of Mindfulness Based Interventions for cancer patients and survivors: 2024 Review and Metanalysis published in 2024. Prior studies have focused on amelioration of emotional distress and symptoms. This study identifies eight domains of positive responses and finds all showing improvement and three: Positive Affect, Spirituality, and Post-traumatic growth maintaining statistical significance long-term.

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  • Headaches
  • Muscle tension and pain
  • Heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke
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Costs of Chronic Stress

  • Professional “Burn Out”
  • Short temper & irritability
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Headaches
  • Muscle tension and pain
  • Heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke
  • Sleep problems
  • Weight gain
  • Memory and concentration impairment
  • Diabetes
  • Skin problems, such as acne or eczema
  • Menstrual problems
  • Immune system dysfunction