Article written in collaboration with @ro.clemente_psi Introduction In recent decades, mindfulness has gained an increasingly central role within clinical psychology and scientific research. Initially associated with contemplative practices of Eastern origin, mindfulness has progressively been integrated into Western psychological models through rigorous conceptual and methodological operationalization. This process has made it possible to transform a traditional practice int

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Post written in collaboration with @DOTT.SSA_AURORAANSALDO A psychological reading of our bond with smartphones, social media, and digital environments In recent years, everyday life has become increasingly intertwined with technology. Smartphones and digital platforms are no longer mere tools: they have become constant companions, relational spaces, and places where we build and express our identity. The online world is not an “elsewhere,” but an authentic extension of our l