Dr. Paul Greene

Dr. Paul Greene is the Director of the Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in New York City. His academic and research background is in anxiety, mindfulness, and the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy in medical populations. He previously served as a research faculty member at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and as a postdoctoral fellow and consultant at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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Mindfulness and meditation

Can Meditation Ever Be Harmful?

Updated: May 22, 2026 Meditation is generally safe and beneficial, but some people experience anxiety, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, or emotional distress during practice. Is Meditation…

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