Mindfulness
March 1, 2026
Hin-Tak Sik, Ben C. L. Yu, Ryan M. K. Chan et al.
Abstract Objectives The current definitions and conceptualizations of mindfulness, as well as the derived measurements based on them, are subject to much controversy and debate. The present study aimed to develop and validate a new mindfulness scale based on original Buddhist teachings—the Mindfulness-Discernment Scale (MDS). Method In the first study (for Step 1 Scale Construction and Step 2...
Applied Research in Quality of Life
April 22, 2025
Ben C. L. Yu, Winnie W. S. Mak, Floria H. N. Chio et al.
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Abstract The present study aims to investigate the relative temporal associations of different types of mindfulness-related qualities (i.e., observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity, nonjudging, tranquility, and concentration) at the dispositional level with well-being, psychological distress, and nonattachment by a 9-month longitudinal study over four-time points. Data from...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
April 11, 2023
Ryan M. K. Chan, Winnie W. S. Mak, Ben C. L. Yu
Concentration and tranquility usually co-arise with mindfulness during mindfulness practice and in daily life and may potentially contribute to mental health; however, they have rarely been studied in empirical research. The present study aimed to examine the relationship of concentration and tranquility with mindfulness and indicators of mental health. With no existing self-report measure...
Journal of pharmacy practice
April 1, 2018
Regan A Baum, Abby Bailey, Ryan M. K. Chan et al.
The purpose of this work was to retrospectively review patient cases presenting to the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center (UKCMC) emergency department (ED) with symptoms of suspected synthetic cannabinomimetic (SC) intoxication. These drugs, currently undetected by standard urine drug screen tests, comprise a structurally diverse group of compounds designed to mimic the psychoactive...