Different studies have shown that meditation directly affects the parts of the brain that deal with fear, anxiety and stress.
Also it increases gray matter volume, helps with memory concentration, emotion regulation and deal with daily stress, affirms Amy Exum, Psychotherapist with Care & Counseling at Baptist Health South Florida.
Mindfulness is a very specific set of activities with the genre of meditation, awareness without judgment. Meditation is a broad term for inactivity, says Mike Roisman, Psychotherapist at the same place.
The experts agree mindfulness also has several benefits for mental health.
