Mindfulness
June 1, 2026
Keshani Alagiyage, Zachary Rodrigues, Jackie Roseleur et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in supporting a range of mental health outcomes for breast cancer survivors, yet they are not routinely offered as part of cancer care in Australia. Economic evaluations can support uptake decisions but are often limited by lack of context specific information on outcomes. This study conducted structured stakeholder engagement to...
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
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
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...
Mindfulness
May 19, 2026
Tim Wood, Merle Kock, Nicholas T. van Dam et al.
Abstract Objectives Meditation can elicit intense experiences that change the sense of self, alter worldview, and evoke strong negative and positive emotions, impacting daily life. These intense meditation-related experiences (IMREs) often begin suddenly but their emotional impact and meaning can change significantly as meditators reflect on and interpret them over time, shaped by an interplay...
Mindfulness
May 16, 2026
Lian Liu, Tang Jy, Jia-Qi Xu
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for children and young people have gained recognition in enhancing their mental health. Understanding how MBIs may exert their effects is essential for optimizing mindfulness programs in young people. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and synthesize mediators of MBIs in youngsters. Method A comprehensive search...
Mindfulness
May 12, 2026
Yasushi Ito, Cheryl A. Browne, Kazumi Yamamoto
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the transition of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from in-person to online delivery. However, the impact of this transition on participants’ characteristics, adherence, and outcomes in community-based MBSR programs has not been adequately examined. The present study retrospectively compared the effects on psychological well-being outcome measures of...
Mindfulness
May 11, 2026
Patton Burchett, Adrian J. Bravo, Mark Mclaughlin et al.
Abstract Objectives Prior scholarly literature has investigated definitions of mindfulness, yet limited research has examined how contemporary mindfulness is culturally constructed among lay individuals (i.e., non-academic researchers). The present mixed-methods study sought to provide an initial mapping of the context of ideas and cultural orientations that inform lay people’s understanding of...
Mindfulness
May 11, 2026
Marne L. White, Yanli Lin, Todd S. Braver
Abstract Objectives Focused attention (FA) and open monitoring (OM) are distinct mindfulness practices that produce unique psychological effects. Prior research has frequently investigated the neural correlates of FA and OM states utilizing electroencephalographic (EEG) methods, focusing on changes in spectral power within theta and alpha bands. Yet the functional significance of these neural...
Mindfulness
May 2, 2026
Ying‐Erh Chen, Chia-Chun Liu, Yi-Chun Chen et al.
Caregiver stress is a global health issue, particularly acute in Taiwan due to demographic and cultural factors. While mindfulness meditation is effective for burnout, research on culturally adapted, digitally delivered interventions for Taiwanese caregivers is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief, 5-week, digitally supported meditation...
Mindfulness
May 2, 2026
Edward Miller
Abstract Objectives To examine how contemporary mindfulness has been transformed through its integration into healthcare, education, and institutional settings, and to clarify what is at stake when contemplative practices are reframed as instrumental techniques. Methods The paper combines conceptual analysis with an illustrative case study of the My Resilience in Adolescence (MYRIAD) trial....
Mindfulness
May 1, 2026
Randi Karkov Knudsen, Connie Timmermann, Jette Ammentorp et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions effectively improve mental health among healthcare professionals and foster compassionate care. However, the process of implementing mindfulness and ensuring long-term sustainability within hospital departments remains underexplored. Thus, this study aimed to identify and explore the mental models of healthcare professionals and managers that...
Mindfulness
May 1, 2026
Cláudia P. Pires, Julieta Azevedo, Raquel Guiomar et al.
Abstract Objectives Research on structured, manualized psychotherapeutic interventions for high test anxiety (TA) in adolescents remains limited, particularly those integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based strategies. These psychological processes have been identified as protective factors for test anxiety, fostering adaptive emotional regulation and resilience. The AcAdeMiC...
Mindfulness
April 22, 2026
Dong-Tai Chen, Jui-Ti Nien, Hsueh-Chih Chen et al.
Mindfulness training improves endurance performance, and athletes susceptible to negative emotions may benefit most. EEG frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) is a real-time biomarker reflecting emotional responses to distress, with higher left frontal alpha power indicating more negative emotional responses. This study combined psychological and electrophysiological approaches to examine the effect of...
Mindfulness
April 8, 2026
Lena Evertz, Ingo Klingenberg, Larissa Schwinges-Hess
Abstract Objectives Stress-related illnesses are common in high-pressure industries such as advertising, emphasizing the need for effective interventions to enhance employee well-being. This study assessed the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention (OMBI) and identified adherence factors in employees of a German advertising agency. Method A mixed-methods approach was used....
Mindfulness
April 1, 2026
Vasil Kolev, Peter Malinowski, Antonino Raffone et al.
Abstract Objectives The main objective of the present study was to explore the effects of different types of meditation on the neurophysiologic mechanisms of pain processing. Method EEG responses to electric median nerve stimulation were recorded in short-term and long-term meditators (STM, LTM) during rest and three forms of meditation engaging attentional and affective regulation in different...
Mindfulness
April 1, 2026
Iris Müller-Käser, Johanna Thiele, André Fringer et al.
Abstract Objectives This trial assessed the feasibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for reducing stress in healthcare professionals in acute inpatient care. Research questions addressed the MBI’s feasibility and impact on mindfulness, burnout-related discomfort, overall quality of life, and team atmosphere. Method Twenty female hospital employees...
Mindfulness
April 1, 2026
Ekaterina Denkova, Taylor K. Tardibuono, Anthony P Zanesco et al.
Abstract Objectives Special Operations Forces (SOF) must maintain cognitive and operational performance under extreme conditions. This pragmatic trial aimed to assess whether integrating a mindfulness training (MT) program into SOF Professional Military Education (PME) through a train-the-trainer approach could enhance these critical capabilities. Method Using a cluster-randomized design,...
Mindfulness
April 1, 2026
Angela Jennifer Pusram, Liz Forbat
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly proposed as non-pharmacological approaches to support psychological well-being among people experiencing dementia or memory-related decline, yet the evidence base remains fragmented. This mixed-methods narrative review examined the feasibility, acceptability and potential mechanisms of MBIs for individuals with...
Mindfulness
March 28, 2026
Anya Johnson, Helena Nguyen, F. Huppert et al.
Nurses provide care for patients, often putting patients’ needs above their own and there is an urgent need to identify evidence-based ways of supporting both nurse wellbeing and patient care. We evaluated a meditation wellness and compassion intervention and a positive psychology wellness and compassion intervention. We used a randomised controlled trial design (with waitlist control) enhanced...
Mindfulness
March 27, 2026
Paulina Lamas-Morales, Carlos García-rubio, María Beltrán-ruiz et al.
Abstract Objectives Deconstructive meditative practices (DMPs) aim to transform the perception of the self by fostering an understanding of its constructed and impermanent nature through self-inquiry. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of DMPs in improving mental health and psychological well-being among adults. Method Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was...
Mindfulness
March 26, 2026
Paul Verhaeghen, Shelley N. Aikman, Nilam Ram
Abstract Objectives The study aimed to identify the within-person mediating mechanisms linking state mindfulness to mental health, wellbeing, and compassion. Method Participants (133 college students going through an eight-week mindfulness intervention, and 131 waitlist controls) provided daily measures of predictors (facets of mindfulness), mediators (rumination, cognitive interference,...
Mindfulness
March 26, 2026
Céline Stinus, Sophie Berjot
Abstract Objectives This randomized controlled trial examined mechanisms underlying meditation-induced changes in self-related processes and compared attentional and deconstructive meditation. The objectives were to (1) examine whether components of selflessness mediate the effects of meditation on dysfunctional attitudes, identity threat, and depressive symptoms, and (2) compare the effects...
Mindfulness
March 25, 2026
Tanaphong Uthayaratana, William H. O’Brien, Teerawan Teerapong et al.
Abstract Objectives Buddhist-derived interventions have gained increasing interest in Western psychology. These interventions typically embed Buddhist techniques and principles within Western frameworks. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Buddhist techniques embedded within a Buddhist framework. Method A literature search for articles published up to July 2, 2025, was conducted using...