
Making a Mindful Nation
How mindfulness came to be regarded as a psychological support, an ethical practice and a component of public policy
Mindfulness seems to be everywhere—in popular culture, in therapeutic practice, even in policy discussions. How did mindfulness, an awareness training practice with roots in Buddhism, come to be viewed as a solution to problems that range from depression and anxiety to criminal recid...
How mindfulness came to be regarded as a psychological support, an ethical practice and a component of public policy
Mindfulness seems to be everywhere—in popular culture, in therapeutic practice, even in policy discussions. How did mindfulness, an awareness training practice with roots in Buddhism, come to be viewed as a solution to problems that range from depression and anxiety to criminal recid...