Isaiah Suffers from Chronic Pain and Is Considering a Mindfulness-Based

Multiple Choice

Isaiah suffers from chronic pain and is considering a mindfulness-based intervention to help manage it. Based on research findings, what should he consider?

A) Mindfulness is less expensive but also less effective than drugs.
B) Mindfulness helps pain by avoiding catastrophizing judgments.
C) Mindfulness is less effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy.
D) Mindfulness can reduce perceived pain, but not improve mood.