APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Mindful Lawyer: Mindfulness Meditation Improves the Emotional Well-Being of Lawyers
- Emily Nielsen
Western University - Jeena Cho
JC Law Group P.C. - Mengxiao Zhang
The University of Western Ontario - John Minda
Western University
Abstract
Forty-six lawyers completed an eight-week, mindfulness meditation course. Pre and post-test comparisons revealed significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress. Significant increases in positive mood, resiliency, mindful cognition, and perceived effectiveness were also observed. Changes in positive mood and perceived stress were found to be correlated with time spent meditating.
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