Author Description

"Reflecting a decade of tremendous growth in mindfulness research and interventions, this authoritative handbook is now in a significantly revised second edition with 75% new material. The volume examines the interface of contemporary psychological science and ancient contemplative traditions. It presents cutting-edge work on the neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal mechanisms and effects of meditative practices. Chapters on exemplary applications review mindfulness-based interventions for both clinical and nonclinical populations. Contributors describe the development of and evidence base for each approach and identify important directions for future investigation. Key words/Subject areas: clinical applications, psychology of, meditations, mental health professionals, happiness, training, Buddhist, Buddhism, treatments, interventions, psychological science, contemplative practices, psychotherapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, MBCT, depression, anxiety Audience: Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses; social, personality, and health psychologists; also of interest to scholars in religious studies"--