by Vishvapani | Feb 5, 2021 | Comment, Featured, Secular Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
Though for the Day 05.02.2021 After the pandemic we’ll face the cost for mental health, especially among young people. But the problems are longterm, and we need to rethink meditation. The new Welsh curriculum, which prioritises wellbeing approaches, including...
by Vishvapani | May 9, 2015 | Featured, Mindfulness, Secular Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on mindfulness. What’s the connection between an ancient Buddhist practice and modern mental health needs? Thought for the Day 9/5/2015 In this election, for the first time, we heard calls from a mainstream...
by Vishvapani | Jul 7, 2012 | Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
The $3 billion fine against GlaxoSmithKline for mis-selling antidepressants and other medication reveals the commercialisation of mental healthcare. But an alternative to medication is learning to manage your states of mind. Mindfulness-based approaches that draw on...