Willem Kuyken
@WillemKuyken
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Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science and Director, University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre.
Oxford, England
Joined July 2017
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. 🔗 https://t.co/khNecGswjY
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Clinical research in the UK is under threat, partly because it takes so long to get a study or trial approved. Here are some of my suggested solutions in this BMJ Opinion piece @NIHR @wellcometrust @UKRI_News
https://t.co/WGUSjJL7qa
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Why Do We Keep Doing Things That Don’t Serve Us? | Psychology Today
psychologytoday.com
What if suffering isn’t just what’s happening, but our reactions to it? Discover why we keep doing what doesn't serve us and how small shifts can free us from unhelpful habits.
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"Time and time again we have asked for long-term thinking when it comes to health. It’s time to create a sustainable service that focuses on prevention by delivering robust, holistic and timely care in the community." 🔗 https://t.co/H2jcN5vLXp
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"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. 🔗 https://t.co/AR7FoccaGD
#Mindfulnessforlife #MBCT
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Job Opportunity: Research Assistant. Join our team @OMC_mindfulness @OxPsychiatry 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! 🔗 https://t.co/jEmHs5PbB5
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I joined @aileenxu on The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast to explore how mindfulness can help with stress, depression and living with intention and authenticity. 🎧 https://t.co/x57ZTQKzxp
#mindfulnessforlife #Psychology #LavendaireLifestyle
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@zindelsegal guides us to explore and familiarize ourselves with wandering thoughts. 💭 https://t.co/x1royK7bUi
mindful.org
Mind wandering—thoughts, planning, daydreams—is simply what minds do. Here’s how to accept your wandering mind, rather than treat it like a mistake or a failure.
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I’m honoured to be speaking at the upcoming 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health being held in Seattle, WA, from March 5–7, 2025! This year’s Congress theme: “Leaders & Learners: Advancing Whole Health Together 🔗 https://t.co/FhvE5LA3CP
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Systematic and meta-analytic reviews are supposed to at the top of the evidence hierarchy. But are they? Really interesting perspective, from Holly Else that features Andreas Voldstad, DPhil student in our group @OMC_mindfulness @OxPsychiatry
https://t.co/fnOnPoL7iZ
science.org
Fake papers are “poisoning the well” for these gold-standard syntheses, researchers say
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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. https://t.co/xN0j02GwZa
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Thoughtful and constructive piece on young people learning resilience https://t.co/sBlYztKd1p
theguardian.com
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
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As ever, the best research is collaborative. This was a secondary analysis led by Jesus Montero-Marin, with @TimDalgleish @ERWatkins2 @HinzeVerena @shann_maloney @rahayesuk @SarahByford1 and the PREVENT team. Funded by @NIHRresearch and @wellcometrust
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This shows the variety of changes in depressive symptoms through MBCT and maintenance antidepressant treatment.
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These are latent profiles for those who benefit most from MBCT or maintenance antidpressants Profile 1 = less severe history of depression. Profile 2 = more severe history of depression.
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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: https://t.co/Q4jetezViu
#mentalhealth
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#MBCT
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Really pleased to be part of this #MBCT study led by Professors Tamsin Ford (Cambridge) and Patrick Smith (Kings). We'll be recruiting in Oxford next year. https://t.co/tOT5dMUSLQ
bbc.co.uk
Kat Nellist is using her own experiences to help tailor the therapy specifically to teenagers.
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Many people feel like they don't have the time or patience to start a mindfulness practice. But that's not true! @WillemKuyken joins @AmyMorinLCSW on the Mentally Stronger podcast & shares ways to seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into everyday activities https://t.co/fnhjnEfJdB
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