This chapter reviews evidence from developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience
on the effects of mindfulness training in children and adolescents. It is argued that …

The pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases are thought to be
exacerbated by stress. Basic research indicates that the Transcendental Meditation® …

How are people and communities able to prevail despite challenge? What helps them
bounce back from adversity and even grow in knowledge and understanding? And can this …

Background Resilience in the face of adversity is a human experience that leads to better
health, both mentally and physically. We briefly review its historical origins rooted in …

BACKGROUND: Much effort in surgical education is placed on the development of clinical
judgment and technical proficiency. However, little focus is placed on the management of …

Although the surge in research into the neuroscience of resilience is relatively new, it has
been able to elucidate the brain structures that underlie resilience and identify strategies for …

The term 'resilience'has grown in its usage across a range of disciplines and practices. The
US military and the British armed forces have typified this increasing use of 'resilience'in …

The purpose of the study was to determine whether the regular practice of Transcendental
Meditation (TM) decreased the need for psychotropic medications required for anxiety and …

This article reports pilot data from phase I of a project to develop and evaluate a self-directed
program of integrative therapies for National Guard personnel and significant relationship …

This paper reports the effectiveness of Emotional Fitness Training launched by the Hong
Kong Police Force (HKPF) in enhancing four aspects of emotional fitness in police officers …