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Leena Anand

3 papers in the library · publishing 2016-2026

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Mindfulness Matters: Examining the Role of Dispositional Mindfulness in Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Functioning in Long-Distance Relationships

The Family Journal May 20, 2026 Leena Anand, Bassam Khoury, Steff Du Bois

Long-distance relationships (LDR) are increasingly common among postsecondary students, yet few studies have examined how dispositional mindfulness (DM) supports relational and health functioning in this context. This study tested: (a) the differential contribution of DM facets to interpersonal and intrapersonal outcomes, and (b) the mediating role of DM facets in the association between...

Feasibility study of an embodied and embedded mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention for non-suicidal self-injury disorder.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies September 1, 2025 Emma Schmelefske, Megan Per, Leena Anand et al.

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with suicide risk, as well as a number of psychological disorders. This, coupled with its high prevalence rate, make it imperative that effective treatments for those who engage in NSSI are investigated and made available to the public. Despite this, few interventions specifically targeting NSSI have been researched. This study aimed to address this...

DOI: 10.1186/s12906-025-04962-3 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mindfulness Feasibility study Non-suicidal self-injury Self-compassion

Targeting the Endocannabinoid System in Psychiatric Illness.

Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology December 2016 Martin A Katzman, Melissa Furtado, Leena Anand

Prevalence of psychiatric disorders continues to rise globally, yet remission rates and patient outcome remain less than ideal. As a result, novel treatment approaches for these disorders are necessary to decrease societal economic burden, as well as increase individual functioning. The recent discovery of the endocannabinoid system has provided an outlet for further research into its role in...