06/08/2026
8-week MBSR program with PTSD veterans identified 6 healing mechanisms: dealing with the past, staying in the present, acceptance of adversity, breathing through stress, relaxation, and openness to self and others. Outcomes comparable to Prolonged Exposure therapy.
Objective: U.S. veterans are at increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prior studies suggest a benefit of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for PTSD, but the mechanisms through which MBSR reduces PTSD symptoms ...