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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're delighted to announce a £1 million donation to Oxford's mindfulness research, led by @willemkuyken.bsky.social

Generously contributed by Daria & Dmitri Bukhman of Bukhman Philanthropies, it will help maximise the reach of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

A picture of and quote by Professor Willem Kuyken, Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre, and Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science. It reads: "This transformative gift from Daria and Dmitri Bukhman will help us to achieve our vision of a world without the devastating effects of depression, where people enjoy mental health and can flourish. By bringing together the very best of modern psychology and ancient wisdom, we can equip people, communities and organisations to meet the challenges of the 21st century."

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Jun 6

New systematic review and meta-analysis: Can mindfulness boost couples' relationship satisfaction?
Andreas Voldstad systematically reviewed 28 RCTs (N=6,097; 90 effect sizes) examining mindfulness-based interventions. See 🔗 psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · May 12

Mentally “stepping back” allows for a broader perspective and offers space for more flexible response patterns.
This new paper found that decentering relates to mental health and wellbeing in adolescence, but did not correlate with social cognition or affective executive control.

Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · May 12

I am so pleased Bill, that is one of my main intentions, so I am so glad you found it helpful.

Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Mar 10

An extraordinary opportunity for a senior clinical academic. I love working in my Department and at the Oxford of Oxford. Highly recommend this post to any colleagues looking for a research-intensive, collegial environment for their career.

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Audible version is now also available 🔗https://adbl.co/4e1ZnPo.
Thanks to Ross Minichiello, Principal at Riverside Digital Productions and the six actors who helped bring it to life.

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 19

"Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?"
Can Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy help reshape education, so students can learn the foundational skills needed to flourish and meet the challenges of our times.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#Mindfulnessforlife #MBCT

The Mindful Way From Information to Knowledge, to Wisdom, and to Life: Perspectives on Mindfulness (-Based Cognitive Therapy) for Higher Education - Mindfulness

This article explores the potential relevance of Mindfulness-Based Programs, particularly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), to support the mission of higher education by facilitating the jou...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 11

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant.
Join our team at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre to support an #MBCT #RCT study of young people’s mental health.
📍 Based in Oxford, hybrid work available
📆 10-month post, apply by Feb 25!
🔗 my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 11

I joined @aileenxu on The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast to share practical insights from my book Mindfulness for Life.
Her incredible platform helps millions create intentional, fulfilling lives.
🎧 youtu.be/YzbzHYKNLpg?...
#Mindfulness #Psychology #ScienceOfWellbeing #LavendaireLifestyle

The #1 Habit That Will Change Everything In Your Life with Dr. Kuyken

YouTube video by The Lavendaire Lifestyle

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Ola Demkowicz @olademk.bsky.social · Feb 5

We talk a lot about why adolescent girls report more low mood and anxiety, and why this might be getting worse.

But what do girls themselves think might explain this? As you might have guessed, we don’t really know.

So, we asked them: doi.org/10.1186/s129...

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Adolescent girls’ explanations of high rates of low mood and anxiety in their population: a co-produced qualitative study - BMC Women's Health

Background From early adolescence, girls face greater risk of experiencing low mood and anxiety relative to boys, with recent evidence that this may be worsening. There is a paucity of mental health r...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 4

her website 🔗 www.salomeagbaroji.com

Salome Agbaroji | Spoken Word Poet | Los Angeles

Salome Agbaroji is a Nigerian-American youth poet that performs spoken word poetry to urge social change and advocacy. She explores themes of activism, blackness, human rights, femininity, and more.

www.salomeagbaroji.com

Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Feb 4

… this HOPE isn’t the idle optimist
That sits on stumps plucking petals.
Instead, we are getting our hands dirty
And planting the seeds ourselves.

… every life on this planet
Has its own narrative
Worthy and deserving ...

This extract from the extraordinary poem Hope by Salome Agbaroji

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Dec 10

Systematic and meta-analytic reviews are supposed to be at the top of the evidence hierarchy. But are they? Really interesting perspective, from Holly Else. The article features Andreas Voldstad @OMC_mindfulness @OxPsychiatry reflecting on his recent review.
www.science.org/content/arti...

‘Systematic reviews’ that aim to extract broad conclusions from many studies are in peril

Fake papers are “poisoning the well” for these gold-standard syntheses, researchers say

www.science.org

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Dec 2

I really enjoyed this conversation with Professor Mark Williams, about living with intention, spending our “attention budget” wisely, the inner critic, and what it means to integrate mindfulness into our lives.
@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 26

What an interesting idea. I will ask the publishers

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 26

I'm thrilled to share that my new book, Mindfulness for Life, is now available as a paperback, e-book and audiobook at all major booksellers worldwide, including Amazon and Audible.
A website features films, guided practices, and resources.
🔗 bit.ly/m/Mindfulnes...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thoughtful and constructive piece on young people learning resilience
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

‘Resilience interventions do work’ – why coping strategies should be a staple of education

Early instruction that teaches young people how to recognise negative thought patterns and manage their mental health may help to avoid problems in later life

www.theguardian.com

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 23

We showed that MBCT was particularly effective for individuals with more severe histories of depression. These findings take further our work showing the potential for MBCT to offer a tailored, effective alternative to maintenance antidepressant medication.

Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 23

We explored "how" mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) supports people with recurrent depression, examining who benefits most. We found MBCT helps reduce depressive symptoms when people learn the mindfulness skills that help them break free from unhelpful patterns of thought & emotion.

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thanks Jenny 🙏

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 22

Our new paper on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (#MBCT) for #depression suggests learning #mindfulness skills mediates MBCT’s effects.
Especially for those with more severe depression.
Learn more here: doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
Led by Jesus Montero-Marin
#depression
#MBCT

This shows the variety of changes in depressive symptoms through MBCT and maintenance antidepressant treatment.

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Nov 13

Lessons from the My Resilience in Adolescence #myriadproject
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Oct 23

📖 Book Launch: Mindfulness for Life
📅 6:00–7:00 pm, Thursday, 24th October 📍 Blackwell's Bookshop, Broad Street, Oxford
Join Mark Williams and me for the launch of my new book.
Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/willem-kuy...
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessforLife #WellBeing #Oxford

Willem Kuyken 'Mindfulness for Life' with Mark Williams

Oxford Professor and leading mindfulness expert, Willem Kuyken joins us to discuss his new book with Mark Williams.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Oct 1

New review argues that our focus must be on reward processing and positive emotions to transform mental health care for #depression, #anxiety, and #PTSD.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · Sep 26

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) offers a new way to address depression prevention and recovery. Our latest article in JAMA Psychiatry argues that by leveraging translational science, we can enhance access, engagement, and treatment outcomes for depression.
🔗https://bit.ly/MBCT_JAMA

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy’s Untapped Potential

This Viewpoint discusses the benefits of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

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