When people suppressed their fearful thoughts, as opposed to vividly imagining them, they were markedly less anxious about those thoughts later. They also rated their fears as less vivid and remembered them less.
But great technological innovations always come with tradeoffs, and the shift to AI therapy has deeper implications than 1 million mental health professionals potentially losing their jobs. AI therapists, when normalized, have the potential to reshape how we understand intimacy, vulnerability, and what it means to connect.
Located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan, Mindfulness City is described as an economic hub that will lay the foundations for the country’s future growth. Spanning more than 386 square miles (250,000 acres), the site will include a new international airport, railway station, hydroelectric dam, healthcare center, and multiple public spaces.... See more
These findings are consistent with research demonstrating that mindfulness meditation increases positive emotions while decreasing negative and anxious emotions.