Objective: Mindfulness is a robust predictor of mental health, yet the psychometric properties of the short-form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) have not been examined in Iranian populations. This study evaluated the psychometric properties, factor structure, and diagnostic utility of the FFMQ-15 among medical sciences students. Participants: A total of 348 students (178 females,...
Breast cancer causes numerous physical complications and mental stress that negatively impact patients’ performance and quality of life. This study examined the effects of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MICBT) on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality in women with breast cancer. A clinical trial design with pre-tests and post-tests and a two-month follow-up were...
Introduction Depression is one of the most important psychiatric disorders, and the rate of recurrence is high. The heavy cost burden of depression is probably due to treatment-resistant depression. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Method The present study was a...
Introduction: Growing evidence shows that mindfulness based on self-help interventions have advantages for physical and psychological health in different populations. The mindfulness based emotional balance is a new program and efficacy of which has not been investigated in self-help format. Methods: This study was a randomized control trial (RCT) with wait-list control. After screening and...