Mindfulness is a helpful and scientifically evidenced way of supporting wellbeing and is a safe practice for most people, including those with mental health issues, with certain exceptions, as long as some simple cautions are observed.
Mindfulness sessions are not offered as therapy. Participants should take responsibility for themselves at all times. Those who have received or are currently receiving help from a member of a mental health team for a serious condition, or addiction, should note that mindfulness sessions are not a replacement or substitute for professional medical care.
We do not wish to preclude anyone from learning / participating in mindfulness but, if you have, or have had any mental health condition, for your safety, you must consult your mental health provider or your GP before taking part.
Similarly, please seek medical advice before taking part if you have any serious physical health challenges, including epilepsy or breathing difficulty, which is not medically controlled.
It is also important to note that those who have recently experienced or who are currently going through a serious traumatic experience including catastrophic illness themselves or of a close family member, separation or bereavement, redundancy, and other events should please seek advice from us. Mindfulness practice may result in some introspection and release of emotion which can be distressing. Whether to take part in mindfulness practice / learning may also depend upon what kind
of support network you have, professional and non-professional, (family and close friends etc).
If you are currently experiencing a very low emotional state and are self-harming or have serious suicidal thoughts, then you must seek emergency help as well as informing your GP or mental health provider and any supportive close family members.
If you are unsure if mindfulness is appropriate for you, please do contact us on alison@mindinsight.online or message/WhatsApp us on +91 9922121556.