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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Anxiety Disorders

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In randomized trials, MBSR has been shown to reduce anxiety symptoms comparable to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy, and brain imaging studies reveal that an 8-week course can shrink the amygdala—the brain's alarm center—while strengthening prefrontal control regions.

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Imagine being able to watch your most terrifying thoughts without them causing a single spike of fear. That's the promise of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a program now used in clinics worldwide.