How to Use Mindfulness as a Mental Health Tool: To Beat Depression & Anxiety, and Change Your Brain

Mindfulness has become a scientifically-validated first-line treatment for many mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. This book tells you in plain English, backed by the most current science, exactly what mindfulness is, how it physically changes your brain, and the concrete simple steps you can take to put it to good use in your own life to improve your mental health. Specifically, you will learn:How to use mindfulness to increase your attention and focusHow to practice (and the evidence for) digital mindfulnessThe hard science (so far) on what mindfulness can and can't do for your mental healthHow mindfulness affects your brain and bodyHow to put neuroplasticity to work for you to improve your brain and mental healthProven mindfulness-based therapiesMindfulness for depression and anxietyMeditation - just one mindfulness tool in the toolboxBreathing practicesThe vagus nerveEasy mindfulness practices: how to work mindfulness into your daily lifeGratitudeCompassionAffirmationsMindfulness doesn't have to be complicated or even spiritual. It is simply a proven, no cost mental health tool available to you to improve your brain, mental health, and life. Here's how it works.