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Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science and Director, University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre.

Oxford, England
Joined July 2017
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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
11 months
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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@MasudHusain
Masud Husain
8 months
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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
8 months
"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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
8 months
The slide deck for my presentation is here 🔗
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@OMC_mindfulness
University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre
8 months
"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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
9 months
Really looking forward to this. Open for abstracts ...
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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
9 months
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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
9 months
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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
9 months
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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
11 months
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
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science.org
Fake papers are “poisoning the well” for these gold-standard syntheses, researchers say
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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
11 months
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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Willem Kuyken
11 months
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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Willem Kuyken
11 months
This shows the variety of changes in depressive symptoms through MBCT and maintenance antidepressant treatment.
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Willem Kuyken
11 months
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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@WillemKuyken
Willem Kuyken
11 months
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 #depression #MBCT
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@OMC_mindfulness
University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre
11 months
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
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bbc.co.uk
Kat Nellist is using her own experiences to help tailor the therapy specifically to teenagers.
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@guilfordpress
Guilford Press
1 year
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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