Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Function in Stress and Aging

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Function in Stress and Aging

The investigators are developing and then testing whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a group-based instruction for increasing mindfulness, reduces anxiety and depressive symptoms and improves cognitive functioning in older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 65+
• current depressive and/or anxiety symptoms
• current depressive and/or anxiety disorder
• able to participate in behavioral study

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to participate in study