Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Also written as: MBSR — Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
An eight-week structured group program that teaches mindfulness meditation techniques to reduce stress and improve psychological well-being.
Full Definition
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based intervention developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn that combines mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and yoga to help participants develop skills for managing stress, pain, and illness. The standard program consists of eight weekly group sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours, plus a day-long retreat. MBSR has been extensively researched and shown to be effective for various conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders. Clinical programs often incorporate MBSR as an adjunctive treatment.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate the full term; capitalize as a proper program name.
In Context
- "Patient enrolled in the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program to complement individual therapy." — Treatment plan
- "Completion of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training resulted in significant improvement in anxiety symptoms." — Discharge summary