This study examined affective, cognitive, and neurophysiological responses to a single session of Twin Hearts Meditation (THM), a loving-kindness and compassion-based contemplative practice, in experienced meditators (EXP; Arhatic Yoga practitioners) and inexperienced meditators (INEX). Aims were to assess between-group differences in psychological characteristics, meditation depth, and...
Research and design of virtual reality technologies with mental-health focused applications has increased dramatically in recent years. However, the applications and psychological outcomes of augmented reality (AR) technologies still remain to be widely explored and evaluated. This is particularly true for the use of AR for the self-management of stress, anxiety, and mood. In the current study,...
While previous research has established that virtual reality (VR) can be successfully used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including phobias and PTSD, no research has examined changes in brain patterns associated with the use of VR for generalized anxiety management. In the current study, we compared a brief nature-based mindfulness VR experience to a resting control condition on anxious...