Search Results

Mindful awareness is being fully aware and tuned in to what is going on right now, in the present moment. It takes time to cultivate mindful awareness, but with practice, it comes naturally.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches Veterans how to recognize and respond to internal experiences in a constructive way.

Findings from clinical trials suggest mindfulness can aid in recovery from PTSD.

Crystal Muscatello joined the Army National Guard in 2006. She was deployed to Iraq in 2009 and was honorably discharged in 2015. This is her story on how she is dealing with multiple sclerosis.

Mindfulness is the state of moment-to-moment awareness of one's experience without judgment. It is human nature to sometimes live on autopilot. We have tendencies to rehearse the future — what will I do next? Or rehash the past — I shouldn’t have done that.

The growth and interest in mindfulness is due in large part to an impressive body of evidence that suggests mindfulness meditation practices can mitigate a number of physical and mental health issues, ranging from dealing with cancer and depression, to sleep problems and chronic pain.

Discover five simple wellness habits—from better sleep to morning breakfast—that help Veterans and caregivers feel their best every day.

This article helps Veterans use effective strategies to manage common stressors before they escalate into a suicide crisis.

Find deep rest amidst the chaos to support your Whole Health during National Meditation Month.

This Mental Health Month, VA invites Veterans to find their own path forward by hearing fellow Veterans speak openly about their challenges and solutions.

Transform your relationship with food through mindful eating.

VA Research highlights a telehealth tool for rural Women Veterans with chronic pain, how Veterans can quit smoking and home-based cardiac rehabilitation.