A report on the relevance of mindfulness and compassion practices to the widespread disconnection from self, others and nature at the root of the climate crisis. Read more
In an article for openDemocracy, MI Director Jamie Bristow proposes that inner work alone won’t bring collective evolution, but we can’t build better systems without developing hearts and minds. Read more
A joint briefing paper produced by the Mindfulness Initiative and the Institute of Health Promotion and Education, providing a summary of the field and five key policy recommendations. Read more
A briefing paper containing the Mindfulness Initiative's response to the Department of Health's call for evidence on its mental health and wellbeing plan. Read more
A summary of initial reflections from the Mindfulness Initiative team on the results of the large RCT of mindfulness in schools conducted as part of the MYRIAD (My Resilience in Adolescence) Project. Read more
A summary note of the Mindfulness Initiative's stakeholder response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's draft guidelines on the treatment and management of depression in adults, and commentary on the extent to which that response has been incorporated into the final set of guidelines. Read more
Contributions from researchers, innovators and thinkers that critically engage with the topics outlined in Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times. Read more
This comprehensive guide is written by MI education policy co-leads Professor Katherine Weare and Adrian Bethune after extensive consultation with an expert steering group. The guide will be a key resource for all teachers, educators and SLT members interested in implementing mindfulness within their schools. Read more
Support for mindfulness practitioners wanting to do anti-racist inquiry and personal development Read more
A document that summarises research on the mental health impact of Covid-19, and makes the case for building resilience, and increasing accessibility to mindfulness interventions. Read more
Multiple interconnected crises call for skilful response on a global scale - but our capacity for intentional action in our collective best interest is underdeveloped and increasingly undermined. This paper opens a dialogue on the contribution of evidence-based mindfulness training to individual and collective agency. Read more
An analysis of the challenges and opportunities for mindfulness in the UK education system and an outline strategy for how we can best help to move the field forwards, drafted after an extensive consultation process with leading figures. Read more
**UPDATED AUGUST 2021** A curated list of free mindfulness practice resources. Read more
**UPDATED NOVEMBER 2020** A curated list of free mindfulness resources intended for health and care workers to support them in a time of crisis. Read more
A review of how mindfulness-based interventions can provide an alternative to drugs for mental health, pain, sleeplessness and living with physical health conditions. Read more
A document summarising the case for investment in wellbeing, prevention and mindfulness interventions. Read more
A practical and informative guide to support skilful innovation in the mindfulness training sector. Read more
Discussion Paper looking at how mindfulness could help the transition towards a more adaptable and sustainable economy. Read more
Article summarising how mindfulness training has found its way into politics and policy-making published in the Current Opinion in Psychology academic journal. Read more
Short pieces written by or interviewing our members and associates Read more
Academic papers and articles from our members and associates. Read more
Every year the Mindfulness Initiative produces a summary of activities in an annual review document, allowing us to take stock, celebrate successes and of course thank our supporters for their generosity. Read more
The first policy document of its kind, investigating the potential for mindfulness-based interventions across various domains of public policy. Published on behalf of the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group. Read more
A toolkit to help you pull together the rationale and evidence for mindfulness training in workplace contexts, with practical advice for launching and developing your initiative. Read more