A meta-analysis of 12 studies found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) reduce depression in women with postpartum depression more than conventional care. On the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, MBIs lowered scores by an average of 3.13 points; on the Beck Depression Inventory, scores dropped by 5.89 points. The best results came from interventions lasting up to 4 weeks, with sessions of 60 minutes or less, practiced three times per week. The authors recommend 30 minutes of daily mindfulness meditation to help women adjust to new life.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, front-line clinical nurses in three Chinese hospitals had poor sleep quality, with 45.46% reporting poor sleep (PSQI > 7), 57.10% under excessive stress, and 62% scoring 50 or higher on the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. A 2-month psychological intervention based on self-transcendence theory significantly lowered PSQI scores compared to a control group. The intervention effectively improved sleep quality, offering a reference for protecting nurses' physical and mental health during epidemics.
This review article examines how regular Heartfulness meditation may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by improving mental health and neurophysiological functioning. Based on a qualitative analysis of 10 articles from databases including PubMed and Web of Science up to May 2020, the authors report that practitioners experienced emotional wellness, joy, sound sleep, and reduced stress, tension, and anger. They also observed increased alpha and delta brain wave activity and changes in neuroplasticity among practitioners. The authors conclude that regular Heartfulness meditation improves cognitive ability and neurophysiological functions, potentially suppressing Alzheimer's disease risks, though they note the analysis is qualitative.