What Is The Science Of Mindfulness Missing
Many in the mindfulness community express concern that the media has overstated the scientific evidence of the benefits of mindfulness—so much so that “misinformation and poor methodology associated with past studies of mindfulness may lead public consumers to be harmed, misled, and disappointed.” This raises serious questions about where and how mindfulness programs are offered, by whom, and in what context? When making claims about the effectiveness of any therapy or practice, it is important to make the distinction between anecdotal experience and scientific evidence....
