Mindfulness
July 22, 2026
Kate Gliske, Gretchen Buchanan, Delaina Carlson et al.
Maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period is critical for offspring’s well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are evidence-based approaches that reduce psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and stress while promoting well-being. MBPs may be particularly suited to the perinatal period, given concerns about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy...
Mindfulness
July 22, 2026
Holger C. Bringmann, Peter Sedlmeier
Abstract Can meditation support ethical scientific practice? And how might this work? Considering the contradictory evidence for the impact of commonly practiced mindfulness meditation on moral change currently available, Berryman et al. (2025) suggested that meditation programs should include additional ethical components. We fully agree with this recommendation and add further arguments in...
Mindfulness
July 20, 2026
Julia Petrovic, Jessica Mettler, Julia Baran-Polansky et al.
Individuals with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) often report high self-criticism, emotion dysregulation, and a complex relationship with their body. As such, formal mindfulness practice (i.e., focusing on one’s thoughts, emotions, and body with acceptance) is a common element of prominent approaches to the treatment of NSSI. However, adherence to formal mindfulness practice is...
Mindfulness
July 15, 2026
J. Tarrant, J. Viczko, Glenn Mendoza
This study examined affective, cognitive, and neurophysiological responses to a single session of Twin Hearts Meditation (THM), a loving-kindness and compassion-based contemplative practice, in experienced meditators (EXP; Arhatic Yoga practitioners) and inexperienced meditators (INEX). Aims were to assess between-group differences in psychological characteristics, meditation depth, and...
Mindfulness
July 13, 2026
Regula Neuenschwander, Donna Bryce, Janina Eberhart
Abstract Objectives Theoretical models propose metacognition to be one of the underlying cognitive mechanisms of mindfulness. However, only few studies have examined metacognition objectively with laboratory tasks in relation to mindfulness. Here, we investigated whether the metacognitive process of monitoring and its accuracy are associated with mindfulness-based meditation practice. Method In...
Mindfulness
July 11, 2026
Shilpa Hampole, Haijing Wu Hallenbeck, Joseph Wielgosz et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based digital interventions have shown promise for improving health outcomes. The Mindfulness Coach (MC) mobile app was found to improve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). The current secondary analyses expand on these findings by assessing changes in mindfulness-related processes targeted by...
Mindfulness
July 10, 2026
Heather Kempton
Abstract Recent efforts to refine the definition of mindfulness have aimed to improve conceptual clarity and psychometric coherence within psychological science. Chems-Maarif et al. (2025) contributed to this aim by proposing a definition centered on present-centred bare awareness across experiential domains, accompanied by an equanimous attitude. This commentary examines the implications of...
Mindfulness
July 8, 2026
Samantha Flynn, Alex Gordon‐Brown, Yona Lunsky et al.
Abstract Objectives Qualitative data about the experiences of family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities participating in online mindfulness-based interventions are limited. We aimed to understand the perceived impacts of an online mindfulness programme for family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Methods Twenty-seven family carers...
Mindfulness
July 7, 2026
Joseph J. Lévy, Sona Dimidjian, Zindel V. Segal
Abstract Objectives Over the past decade, research on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) has expanded exponentially. A decade ago, Dimidjian and Segal (2015) used the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stage Model to assess the state of the science and identify key issues limiting public health impact. The present review provided a ten-year update on the field’s progress, applying the same...
Mindfulness
July 3, 2026
Aron T. Hill, Sung Wook Chung, Melanie Emonson et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness meditation has been linked to differences in attention and executive function, which may be related to differences in neural activity patterns. To explore this, we used an electroencephalography (EEG)-based event-related potential (ERP) paradigm to examine brain responses associated with conflict monitoring and attention in experienced meditators, compared to...
Mindfulness
July 3, 2026
Eman AlBedah, Vuokko Wallace, Paul Chadwick
Abstract Objectives Muslims are diverse and growing populations across the world. There is a need, within these populations, for culturally attuned wellness and mental health services. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are evidence-based transdiagnostic and cost-effective services that may address such need. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Muslims with MBIs. It is an attempt...
Mindfulness
July 1, 2026
Rong Tian, Chien-Chung Huang, Jiou-Fang Peng et al.
Abstract Objectives First-year college students navigating the transition into emerging adulthood face heightened psychological vulnerability, particularly within competitive academic environments. This study examined whether a mindfulness-based intervention can enhance mindfulness and reduce psychological distress, and whether these effects operate through emotion regulation strategies,...
Mindfulness
July 1, 2026
Irena Miksic, Ema Muza, Ivana Marijanovic et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented in schools to support students. However, the effects remain modest and inconsistent, particularly across developmental stages, delivery formats, and school contexts. Method In response to these limitations, we conducted a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) of a novel blended MBI in a...
Mindfulness
June 26, 2026
Jiaxiong Irvin Li, Brian M. Galla, Michael J. Tumminia
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness programs are increasingly delivered to adolescents to help them navigate emotional and social challenges, yet little is known about how they apply these skills after program completion. While most research has focused on short-term, school-based programs and intrapersonal outcomes, this qualitative study explored how adolescents integrated mindfulness into their...
Mindfulness
June 23, 2026
Pankhuri Aggarwal, Blessing S. Johnson, Christian Garcia et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, has gained global prominence for its psychological benefits. However, cultural contexts influence how mindfulness is defined and practiced. This exploratory study examined perceptions and practices of mindfulness among college students in India ( n = 512) and the United States (U.S.) ( n = 508). Method Students responded to...
Mindfulness
June 22, 2026
Rose Seneviratne, Valerie Brandt, Matthew Garner et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are promising evidence-based interventions to mitigate the mental health crisis amongst young adults. This meta-analysis investigated MBPs’ impact on mental health outcomes and facets of mindfulness to inform the design of precise, evidence-based interventions addressing young adults' needs. Methods Systematic searches were conducted using...
Mindfulness
June 20, 2026
Dan Tomasulo
Compassion-based meditation practices, including Tonglen, offer promise for emotional self-regulation, yet Tonglen remains underutilized in contemporary clinical and applied settings. This paper introduces Hope Breath, a brief three-minute adaptation of Tonglen meditation designed to simultaneously downregulate negative emotions and upregulate positive states. The aim was to provide...
Mindfulness
June 19, 2026
Jou-Ting Lin, Jia-Yin Syu, Esther Ching‐Lan Lin
Mindfulness-based apps are increasingly used as accessible tools to support mental health among youth. The present systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of such apps on psychological distress among youth without diagnosed mental disorders. This study followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses...
Mindfulness
June 15, 2026
Vani Gupta, Heidemarie K Laurent
Abstract Objectives Mindful parenting involves moment-to-moment awareness in the parent-child relationship, especially during emotional challenges. To better understand the neural processes involved in a mindful parental response, we investigated relations between mothers’ state mindfulness and neural responses to their own infant’s distress. We further tested whether neural signatures of state...
Mindfulness
June 4, 2026
Diane Joss
Meditation training can influence various self-related traits, such as self-judgment (SJ), self-kindness (SK), rumination (RUM) and reflection (REF), but little is known about the underlying neural mechanisms. This study aimed to elucidate the neural correlates of changes in traits of SJ, SK, RUM, and REF in response to mindfulness meditation training. Secondary data analyses were conducted on...
Mindfulness
June 3, 2026
Johannes A. Karl, Ronald Fischer, Tim LeBon
Abstract Objectives While Buddhist-derived mindfulness dominates contemporary psychological research on the implementation of wisdom traditions, other wisdom traditions may contain comparable contemplative elements. Stoicism, an ancient Western philosophical tradition, incorporates mindfulness-like practices ( prosochē ) and cognitive approaches that parallel modern therapeutic interventions...
Mindfulness
June 1, 2026
Jennifer Darling
Abstract Objectives This review examined why personal mindfulness practice is regarded as foundational for teachers delivering mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), particularly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Although professional standards mandate sustained personal practice, empirical findings linking teacher competence or...
Mindfulness
June 1, 2026
Anderson Yoon, Yehwi Park, Min Ah Kim et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) integrates cognitive therapy and mindfulness meditation to help individuals disengage from maladaptive thoughts and reactive behavioral patterns. By cultivating nonjudgmental present-moment awareness and decentering from thoughts and emotions, MBCT enhances the capacity to respond more skillfully, thereby reducing impulsivity and...
Mindfulness
May 26, 2026
Alexander T. Duda, Adam R. Clarke, Robert J. Barry
Abstract Objectives Many meditation practices use the breath as an attentional anchor, and this may naturally slow respiration. However, it remains unclear whether intentionally slowing the breath during mindfulness meditation produces effects beyond those of spontaneous breathing. This study examined the effects of naturally occurring versus intentional slow breathing during mindfulness...
Mindfulness
May 21, 2026
Stephanie H Cook, Erica P. Wood, Mariana Rodrigues et al.
Young sexual and gender minorities (YSGM) experience disproportionate stress and poor mental health compared to young cisgender heterosexual individuals which may, in part, be due to exposure to discrimination. An app-based mindfulness meditation program may be an easily accessible intervention through which to improve mental health and well-being among this population. We utilized the...