What works: Mindfulness

Mindfulness is very simply about bringing your awareness into the present moment and noticing what is going on inside (e.g. emotions/thoughts) and out (e.g. senses).  Mindfulness can be practiced whilst doing a task or nothing at all, it can even be practiced for just a few seconds.

What the evidence says:

• reduces anxiety and lowers stress levels
• helps combat depression and low mood
• lowers levels of fatigue and irratibility
• imporves memory, creativity and attention span
• is "at least as good" as medication or counselling for the treatment of depression

Where's the evidence?

• The Mindfulness initiative UK

How to get involved:

• Chaplaincy Service: Lunch hour guided mindfulness drop-in sessions (across all campuses)
• Chaplaincy Service: 8 week Mindfulness and Compassion training course for students
• Headspace: Guided meditation and Mindfulness App