A recent study examined the effects of mindfulness-based programs on individuals with severe mental illness. It found that participants who underwent these programs were more likely to experience spiritual, blissful and unity experiences, insightfulness, disembodiment, and changed meanings up to a year later. The paper was published in PLOS ONE. Mindfulness-based programs are designed to support mental health by encouraging present-moment awareness and fostering a non-judgmental attitude toward thoughts and emotions. These programs have consistently been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, de…
