Mindfulness training and therapy can reverse jail time's negative psychological effects

(University of Pennsylvania) Just four months in prison can negatively affects a person's cognitive abilities and impulse control, according to findings from two University of Pennsylvania researchers. The good news is that a combination of mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy can help undo some of jail time's undesirable consequences.

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