Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

As you may or may not know, May is National Mental Health Month. And there’s no better time to pick up meditation than right now. Here at SELF, we are big fans of meditation. We’ve dabbled with apps, ...

If you want to start meditating, you’re in the right place. Some of the best meditation apps out there are designed specifically to show beginners the ropes—and stick with them as they graduate into ...