Mechanisms of mindfulness
Journal of Clinical Psychology December 29, 2005 Shauna L. Shapiro, Linda E. Carlson, John A. Astin et al. 3,933 citations
A theoretical model of mindfulness is proposed to explain how it produces positive changes in psychological and physical health. The paper suggests that while mindfulness-based interventions are effective for treating symptoms, the mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear. The model aims to identify potential processes through which mindfulness operates, offering directions for future empirical research on these mechanisms.