Does mindfulness actually help with anxiety? Research suggests it does — not by eliminating anxious thoughts, but by changing our relationship to them. Mindfulness supports nervous system regulation, reduces avoidance, and helps people respond to anxiety with more awareness and choice. Our latest blog breaks down what the research says.

Mindfulness is often discussed as if it’s a 21st-century wellness trend — something that arrived with yoga studios, wearable tech, and meditation apps. But the truth is much deeper: mindfulness has a long, diverse, and multicultural lineage. Its roots stretch across continents and centuries, shaped by traditions that all wrestled with the same human questions—How do we deal with suffering? How do we steady the mind? How do we respond, rather than react?

Why do so many evidence-based therapies — DBT, ACT, MBSR, and others — treat mindfulness as essential?

Because mindful awareness helps us see our internal experience clearly, create space between emotion and action, and choose responses that reflect our values.

Our new blog post breaks down how mindfulness supports emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term change across therapeutic approaches.