Contribution to Book
Mindfulness in Health Education and Health Promotion
Handbook of Research on Adult and Community Health Education: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies
(2014)
Abstract
The term “mindfulness” has been widely referenced in research and popular media. In order to help Americans be healthier, innovative approaches to well-being like the practice of mindfulness are needed in the field of health promotion. The purpose of this chapter is to apply the concept of mindfulness to the field of health education and promotion. Topics covered include the origins and practice of mindfulness, measurement, and well-being related mindfulness research. Applications of mindfulness in health education and promotion are provided with specific emphasis on smoking and cancer. Finally, mindfulness in the workplace is described in depth with practical examples for worksite health education and promotion.
Keywords
- Health Education and Promotion,
- Mindfulness,
- Measurement,
- Workplace Wellness,
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction,
- Well-Being,
- Meditation,
- Stress
Disciplines
Publication Date
2014
Editor
Victor C.X. Wang
Publisher
IGI Global
Series
Advances in Human Services and Public Health
ISBN
9781466662612
DOI
10.4018/978-1-4666-6260-5.ch006
Citation Information
Michelle L D'Abundo, Cara Lynn Sidman and Debbie Heller. "Mindfulness in Health Education and Health Promotion" 1st EditionHersheyHandbook of Research on Adult and Community Health Education: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies (2014) p. 82 - 99 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michelle-dabundo/23/