Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
November 19, 2025
Sonia Ortiz-Moreno, David Giménez‐Díez, Antonio Pastor-Méndez et al.
2 citations
INTRODUCTION: Numerous quantitative studies confirm the positive effects of mindfulness on healthcare professionals. However, recent qualitative research on their experiences and the relationship between mindfulness and self-care remains scarce. Exploring how professionals describe and perceive mindfulness as enhancing their professional self-care is essential. OBJECTIVE: To explore the...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
December 1, 2024
Ebrahim Norouzi, Azadeh Naseri, Leeba Rezaie et al.
12 citations
Non-pharmacological interventions are available to improve sleep quality including mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and physical activity (PA). The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of MBSR and PA interventions as an augmentation to treatment as usual with sertraline to improve sleep and psychological factors among patients with MDD. Sixty-seven...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
October 1, 2024
Nadia Waheed Elzohairy, Gehan Abdelslam Mahmoud Elzlbany, Basma Ibrahim Khamis et al.
BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most common psychiatric conditions affecting school-aged children, marked by diverse levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Mindfulness-based training intervention throughout childhood enhances those symptoms, improving emotional regulation and well-being, hence improving their quality of life. AIM To...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
August 1, 2024
Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr et al.
4 citations
Depression is a prevalent issue among older adults and can significantly impact their overall quality of life. While traditional treatments may not always be sufficient or suitable for all individuals, the potential of alternative interventions, such as mindful walking, offers a ray of hope. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindful walking on rumination, agility, vitality, and...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
April 1, 2020
Andrew Thomas Reyes, Tirth Bhatta, Venkatesan Muthukumar et al.
This single-arm, pre-post feasibility study evaluated the acceptability and initial efficacy of a mindfulness smartphone-app intervention intended to promote resilience and improve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among college student military veterans. The app contained mindfulness exercises and meditations based on the acceptance and commitment therapy. Twenty-three student...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
October 1, 2009
Kathleen Tusaie, Kelly Edds
17 citations
The practice of mindfulness is increasingly being integrated into Western clinical practice within the context of psychotherapy and stress management. Although it is based in ancient Buddhist philosophy, there remains confusion about the definition, antecedents, processes, and outcomes of mindfulness practice. This article reviews the literature on mindfulness, with a focus upon a clearer...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
September 18, 2009
Pamela G. Reed
118 citations
Because human development is an integral aspect of life, pathways to mental health necessarily involve developmentally based issues or resources. This column provides an overview of self-transcendence as one developmentally based resource for mental health. The Self-Transcendence Scale is presented to encourage its use in mental health nursing practice and research.