Since mindfulness meditation can alleviate symptoms of distress, pain, and chronic disease, it can be used to treat hallucinations and delusions experienced by schizophrenic patients. 

What Symptoms Mindfulness Meditation can help Treat in Patients with Severe Schizophrenia

Psychosocial functioning refers to a person's ability to perform everyday activities and create fulfilling relationships with others

Psychosocial Functioning

In schizophrenic patients, mindfulness has been proven to be beneficial for psychosocial functioning, improved positive emotions, and reduced negative symptoms. 

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Patients dealing with:
- Schizophrenia
- Addiction
- Depression
- Stress

Populations that benefit from Mindfulness Meditation

Sheng, J., et al. (2018) The effects of Mindfulness Meditation on hallucination and delusion in severe schizophrenia patients with more than 20 years' medical history. CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics.

The effects of Mindfulness Meditation on hallucination and delusion in severe schizophrenia patients with more than 20 years' medical history 

Why Mindfulness Meditation is beneficial for patients with severe schizophrenia 

Reference for the Advantages of Mindfulness on Schizophrenia Patients

Research showed that when mindfulness-based interventions are given to schizophrenia patients, they enhance neurocognition, advance clinical recovery, and decrease chances of rehospitalization. Practicing mindfulness meditation during psychosis helps patients to better adjust to their symptoms and improves their well-being.

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