Sleep-an essential pillar of health-has historically been considered not only a biological phenomenon but also based on experiences interpreted through spiritual, moral, existential, and cultural frameworks worldwide [1-5].Across societies, dreams, nightmares, sleep paralysis, and nocturnal visions have frequently been attributed to soul journeys, spirits, precognitions, moral conflict,...
Background/Objectives: This systematic review summarizes the evidence regarding potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between spiritual practices and cognitive health in adults. The review was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Methods: An extensive search of six electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, PsycINFO,...
Mindfulness meditation is rapidly being integrated into many different forms of counseling and psychotherapy, and there is a growing evidence base for its effectiveness. It is important to understand the spiritual roots of mindfulness, and to apply it in a patient-centered manner, sensitive to the patient's own faith tradition rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, assuming that...