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Network theory has informed studies of brain circuitry by focusing on nodes, networks, and dynamic connections (the “connectome”). These authors posit a “psychonectome,” in which network theory is applied to psychological and psychopathological constructs. Here, signs, symptoms, traits, and other psychosocial characteristics would be considered components of dynamic, iteratively interacting complex systems (e.g., the interactions among life stress, sleep, energy, and mood). Instead of emphasizing individual variables, this approach attends to relationships and synergies among the network's decentralized elements. To ascertain whether network analysis of a psychonectome could inform how mindfulness-based interventions affect pertinent psycho…