Many people wonder if mindfulness works. The research on how Mindfulness Therapy works in
brain has grown significantly in recent years.
Some statistics from fMRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) studies show:
- Increased activity in the prefrontal cortex: O
prefrontal cortex is associated with various cognitive functions,
such as attention, decision making, regulation of
emotions and problem solving. Mindfulness
Therapy has been shown to increase activity in various
areas of the prefrontal cortex. - Decreased activity in the amygdala: The amygdala
associated with anxiety and fear. Mindfulness Therapy has
shown to reduce the activity of the amygdala, leading to
reducing anxiety and fear. - Increased connectivity between the prefrontal cortex
and amygdala: Mindfulness Therapy has been shown to increase
the functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and
of the tonsil. This suggests that Mindfulness Therapy can
to help regulate emotions better. - Changes in gray matter: Some studies have shown that the
Mindfulness Therapy can lead to changes in
gray matter density in different brain regions,
including the prefrontal cortex and the
hippocampus.
It is important to emphasize that: - The studies on how Mindfulness Therapy works in
brain is still in progress. - More research is needed to confirm these
findings and to fully understand the mechanisms with
which Mindfulness Therapy works on. - The results of the studies may be affected by
various factors such as program quality
Mindfulness Therapy, the trainer’s experience, the duration
of the treatment and the motivations of the treated person.
Overall, the available statistics indicate that the
Mindfulness Therapy can affect the brain with
various ways related to mental improvement
health.