Mindfulness in Rehab

Mindfulness-based interventions support rehab outcomes with growing evidence across diagnoses. The session covers MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) for chronic pain, MBCT (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) for chronic-illness coping, mindfulness in TBI rehabilitation (MMFT trial), app-based mindfulness platforms (Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier), and the integration with cognitive rehabilitation. Discussion addresses neurobiological mechanisms (default mode network, prefrontal-amygdala connectivity), MBSR vs MBCT vs informal mindfulness, mindful movement vs sitting meditation, mindfulness in pediatric rehab, in-person vs digital mindfulness, and mindfulness-augmented chronic-pain programmes.