Mindfulness meditation (MfM) is a mind-body therapy identified by the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Initially taught in a formal classroom setting,
MfM is a sustainable intervention with minimal costs that can be used over time. For
veterans, after mastery, this technique shows promise in improving health outcomes and
quality of life. This article describes MfM, discusses the conceptual framework and
evidence-based research for MfM, and identifies the implications of MfM use by health care
providers who are caring for war veterans.
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