Craig Hassed

Professor, Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies craig.hassed@monash.edu

Biography

Craig is coordinator of mindfulness programs at Monash University. He has been instrumental in introducing a variety of innovations into medical education and practice in Australia and overseas with an emphasis on the application of holistic, integrative and mind-body medicine in medical practice.

articles

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Top tips for a mindful holiday season

Mindfulness experts Megan Flamer and Craig Hassed discuss preparing for the holidays, mindful eating, and how to truly savour the holiday period.

Politics and society

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Embracing vacation mode: Tips for a stress-free holiday season

It’s not merely about surviving the holidays, but about embracing them with a sense of mindfulness, balance, and joy.

Politics and society

Mindfulness tips to help navigate the holiday period

How to thrive and enjoy the Christmas and New Year break, even in the most trying of circumstances.

Politics and society

Episode 69: Can We Sharpen Our Focus?

Our attention's pulled in more directions than ever before. Can we build our mental muscles and regain our focus?

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Episode 68: Is Our Attention Slipping?

Season seven of Monash University’s podcast, ‘What Happens Next?’, kicks off with a focus on focus. Has the average attention span dropped in the age of social media and smartphones?

Podcast: What Happens Next?

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Bearing it in mind: Being more than just OK on RU OK? Day

There’s more we can do to help ourselves and others in such challenging times, and mindfulness may be one approach that can sustain us.

Medicine and health