The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are often discussed, but are there downsides too? This course discusses a recent study on the potential risks of meditation so you can decide for yourself whether the positive benefits outweigh the cons.

Upon successful completion of this application-based course, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the efficacy of meditation and mindfulness programs
2. Identify the adverse effects and risks of mindfulness-based programs and meditation
3. Describe the strengths and limitations of a clinical trial
4. Determine the clinical utility of a treatment based on a clinical trial
5. Monitor patients for meditation related adverse effects

Heather Johnson, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy

Heather Johnson has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

To obtain 1 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.1 CEU), participants must read the article cited below and attend the live webinar.

Britton WB, Lindahl JR, Cooper DJ, et al. Defining and measuring meditation-related adverse effects in mindfulness-based programs. Clin Psychol Sci. 2021 May 18;9(6):1185-1204. doi: 10.1177/2167702621996340. Epub 2021 Nov 1. PMID: 35174010; PMCID: PMC8845498.

*CEimpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. If there are two failed attempts, the participant will not receive CPE credit.

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Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: October 12, 2022
Planned Expiration Date: October 12, 2025

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