The science behind Mindfulness
For those who remain unconvinced or sceptical of the benefits of mindfulness, here’s Professor Mark Williams, director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, explaining the scientific studies that prove unequivocally how it can help with depression. Quite why they interviewed him in a storage-cupboard is unclear, but it’s great to be part of research that results in such positive findings and can potentially take the treatment of mental illness in a new direction. Visit these posts on my participation in the Toronto study: Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention, for more...
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is a freelance features writer and mother of three currently based in Canada. She's written for newspapers, magazines and a range of expat and mental health websites, and has been a cultural chameleon since she first emigrated aged eight.

