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Meditative and non-meditative mindfulness-based interventions for mind and body

Authors: Kyriaki Giannou, Michail Mantzios

Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Issue 1/2023

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The present editorial synopsises the benefits and challenges in meditative and non-meditative mindfulness practices and explores shorter and more creative approaches in mind–body interventions, emphasizing inclusivity and evidence-based practices. This collection, launched in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, aims to bring together research on a variety of mindful practices, to discuss their role in supporting wellbeing.

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Title: Meditative and non-meditative mindfulness-based interventions for mind and body
Authors: Kyriaki Giannou
Michail Mantzios
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2662-7671
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04069-7

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