Sustainable benefits of mindfulness training in health professions education

The long-term follow-up of mindfulness training for healthcare students shows that participants maintain a sustained capability to handle stressful work situations in their professional practice and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. We argue that skills to care for one's inner environment, such as learning mindfulness as a student, can contribute to a sustainable future professional life. However, further research is needed to confirm the transferability of the results.