Mindfulness and the brain: A systematic review of neuroimaging evidence on structural and functional connectivity

Key Points

• Mindfulness practices enhance structural connectivity in various brain regions, indicating alterations in brain networks.
• Key evidence suggests improved functional connectivity across the brain associated with regular mindfulness meditation.
• Systematic review based on neuroimaging studies explores the neural underpinnings of mindfulness-related brain changes.
• Findings highlight the importance of neuroimaging techniques in understanding mindfulness effects on brain structure and function.