Psychiatry Information in Brief

Article Title

Using Mindfulness for Increasing Provider Capacity to Support Inner City Survivors of Violence [English and Spanish versions]

Authors

Julianna Andrews, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Stephanie W. Hartwell, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Carl E. Fulwiler, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Jeroan J. Allison, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow

Publication Date

7-2015

Document Type

Psychiatry Issue Brief

Abstract

A Spanish translation of this publication is available to download under "Additional Files" below.

Mindfulness is recognized as an evidence-based practice that can improve a person’s physical and emotional health and well-being. This research project examined the cultural relevance and potential acceptability of mindfulness practices by front-line providers working with a low-income community of color affected by gun homicide.

Recommended Citation

Andrews, J., Hartwell, S. W., Fulwiler, C. E., & Allison, J. J. (2015). Using Mindfulness for Increasing Provider Capacity to Support Inner City Survivors of Violence [English and Spanish versions]. Psychiatry Information in Brief, 12 (3). Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol12/iss3/1

Creative Commons License

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Subject Area

Mindfulness, Violence

Keywords

Mindfulness, meditation, violence, survivors of violence, service providers, Spanish