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Mindful meditation is a cognitive skill that involves sustaining metacognitive awareness towards the contents of one's own mind and bodily sensations in the present moment. With roots in ancient Buddhist traditions, particularly in the Pali word sati and the practice of ānāpānasati, mindful meditation has gained popularity in the West since the 1990s. Secular mindfulness has been promoted by individuals such as [[jon-kabat-zinn|Jon Kabat-Zinn]] and [[thich-nhat-hanh|Thích Nhất Hạnh]], and has been developed into various therapeutic applications in clinical psychology and psychiatry. Studies have documented both physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness in different patient categories as well as in healthy adults and children, with a significant body of research conducted in the United States, as evidenced by clinical trials registered with the National Institutes of Health. The practice of mindful meditation has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while improving emotional regulation, attention, and overall well-being. As a result, mindful meditation has become a widely accepted and evidence-based approach to promoting mental health and wellness, with a growing community of practitioners and researchers exploring its benefits and applications.