Questioning mindfulness training for young people
Despite its increasing presence in Australian schools, there is a pressing need to better understand young people’s experiences of mindfulness teaching to ensure it is actually […]
Focus on mindfulness specifically for women
Clarifying an understanding of mindfulness is the focus of a new book from Flinders University’s Dr Leigh Burrows that identifies specific mental health empowerment and increased […]
Mindfulness helps wellbeing at all ages
People say life gets better with age. Now research suggests this may be because older people have the wisdom and time to use mindfulness as a […]
Sights on fixing problem smoking
A new approach to support long-term smokers to quit will be trialled in Adelaide this year, building on a decade of research into finding solutions to […]
Mindfulness to create calm in the classroom
Teachers need to learn how to be more “centered” when faced with a dilemma or challenging situation at school.
New front on eating disorders
Self-compassion could be the next best weapon in the battle against eating disorders, Flinders University psychologist Tracey Wade says.