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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a technique used in interventions that focuses on developing mindfulness skills to reduce stress and improve well-being. It involves training individuals to pay attention to the present moment with non-judgmental awareness.

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