War and Peace (of Mind): Mindfulness training for military could help them deal with stress

Elizabeth Prewitt PACEsConnection writer 5/20/144:00 AM

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Naval Health Research Center have found that mindfulness training -- a combination of meditation and body awareness exercises -- can help U.S. Marine Corps personnel prepare for and recover from stressful combat situations.

The study, published in the May 16, 2014 online issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, suggests that incorporating meditative practices into pre-deployment training might be a way to help the U.S. military reduce rising rates of stress-related health conditions, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, within its ranks.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140516092519.htm

Abstract ($35 for full article): http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleID=1873666

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