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Mindfulness and Cognitive Flexibility: A Review of Behavioral and Neural Evidence

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Behavioral and neural evidence shows mindfulness improves cognitive flexibility in clinical populations, suggesting broad benefits.

Mindfulness significantly enhances cognitive flexibility, which is crucial for adapting to changing environments and improving cognitive performance.
A review of multiple studies indicates that mindfulness training leads to improved attentional control and emotional regulation, enhancing executive functioning.
Observational and neuroimaging findings reveal the involvement of key brain regions like the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in supporting cognitive flexibility.
Mindfulness may provide a low-cost way to boost resilience and adaptability, particularly for conditions associated with cognitive rigidity, like ADHD and depression.

Amira Arora (2025) studied this question.

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