Mindful Breathing for Anxiety: A Simple Practice with Meaningful Benefits Mindful breathing practices have been widely studied and shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. While the concept sounds simple, the effectiveness of mindful breathing often depends on consistency, intention, and a willingness to work with some of the common challenges that arise in practice. Mindful breathing is not about “doing it perfectly.” Instead, it’s about gently training attention

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Gregory Sayer MD is a psychiatrists at Ficus Psych and provides evidence-based, compassionate care.