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Learning Objectives
Define mindfulness and its modern clinical uses in stress management and behavior modification.
Cite the effects of stress on the nervous system, including sympathetic arousal and the limbic response.
Identify the role of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation in stress reduction programs such as MBSR.
Describe stress-induced anxiety and its development, treatment strategies, and ongoing management.
List the clinical techniques used for mindful relaxation and the mitigation of anxiety symptoms.
Explain the precursor triggers of stress and anxiety on the development and trajectory of depression.
Define the role of mindfulness-based behavioral therapies in treating anxiety and depression.
Discuss the outcomes of mindfulness meditation on improving cognition, awareness, and attention.
Describe how the information in this course can be utilized across the disciplines to improve patient care outcomes.