Mindfulness
August 1, 2025
Bridgette O’Neill, Brian English, Kusum Mongia et al.
Abstract Objectives Although attendance at silent meditation retreats is a required component of mindfulness-based programme (MBP) teacher training, limited research has explored how retreat experiences support teacher development or influence teaching effectiveness. This study investigated: (1) how retreat teachers perceive the role of silent retreats in MBP teacher training; (2) how trainees...
Mindfulness
August 1, 2025
Ivana Buric, Lucija Žderić, Maja Wrzesien et al.
Abstract Objectives While mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown broad mental health benefits, few studies have examined which individuals benefit the most. Since emotion regulation is a core psychological process implicated in many mental health outcomes, this study aimed to investigate whether baseline participant characteristics predict improvements in emotion regulation following...
Mindfulness
July 29, 2025
Terje Sparby, Matthew D. Sacchet
6 citations
While there exists a large body of research on the possibility of measuring certain aspects of human development, what might be called inner development has mostly been neglected, in particular as it pertains to advanced meditation. A central aspect of this kind of development, which we call meditative development, is associated with access to bliss, peace, wisdom, and the reduction of...
Mindfulness
July 10, 2025
Nimrod Polak, E. Grossman
Individuals with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) often experience significant emotional challenges arising from negative learning experiences. Mindfulness interventions may provide support in addressing these difficulties. This study examined how mindfulness, cultivated through an MBSR intervention, influences stress-related symptoms among individuals with SLD. It explored the...
Mindfulness
July 6, 2025
Fauve D’Souza, Lillian Smyth
4 citations
Abstract Objectives Over the past two decades, mindfulness research conducted in school settings has grown rapidly, with a range of programs now in circulation. Given this burgeoning research area, the present review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based mindfulness programs on student psychological, social-emotional, cognitive and educational outcomes. Method Published and...
Mindfulness
July 5, 2025
Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Charis Ann Lai, Wilfred Wing Fung Sin et al.
3 citations
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness has emerged as a promising mental health and wellness practice, but perceptions and experiences regarding its use for chronic illness care have not been well elucidated. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease on using mindfulness techniques for rehabilitation. Method This is a qualitative descriptive study...
Mindfulness
July 1, 2025
Jonathan Hamilton, Kate Brennan, Daniel Brown et al.
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness training has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of depression. However, standard mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are still not widely available and sustaining a mindfulness practice can be difficult for patients with current depression. Alternative delivery formats may serve to address these problems. This study tested the acceptability,...
Mindfulness
July 1, 2025
Maggie Lawrence, Bridget Davis, Naomi E. Clark et al.
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility and acceptability of a stroke-specific mindfulness-based intervention called Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke (HEADS: UP). Method This study was a mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial comparing HEADS: UP to treatment as usual (TAU). HEADS: UP is a 9-week mindfulness intervention for stroke...
Mindfulness
June 11, 2025
Terje Sparby, Matthew D. Sacchet
11 citations
Abstract Research on meditation and mindfulness in relation to challenging effects can be understood as consisting of at least two waves: The first wave focused on the efficacy of mindfulness and more broadly the clinically positive effects of meditation. The second wave mainly focused on increasing methodological rigor and uncovering underlying mechanisms. Research on the different kinds and...
Mindfulness
June 4, 2025
Cailen J. Calkin, Nirbhay N. Singh, Oleg N. Medvedev
1 citation
Fear of death is often pathologised, yet little research has examined its unique links to different aspects of an individual’s life. This study investigated the unique associations among fear of death, psychological distress, mindfulness, compassion, life limiting illness, spirituality, meaning in life, and self-esteem using network analysis. It also explored the potential influence of...
Mindfulness
June 3, 2025
Catherine I. Andreu, Joana Vidal, Ylenia D’elia et al.
Compassion is a valuable, trainable skill which can bring significant benefits to oneself and others. One method for developing compassion towards others is Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation which involves taking in suffering from others and sending them well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychophysiological outcomes of Tonglen meditation in healthcare workers, a...
Mindfulness
June 1, 2025
Diane Joss
This commentary on "Oman (2023) Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda" provides a public health perspective on the utilization of mindfulness meditation for preventing childhood maltreatment, building resilience, and restoring health for adults with adverse childhood experiences. A multi-level multi-sectoral framework was proposed for using mindfulness-based...
Mindfulness
June 1, 2025
Phillip Thiedmann, Florence Dejardin, Leonhard Reiter et al.
Abstract Objectives Evidence on the link between socio-cognitive (Langerian) mindfulness and cognitive biases is scarce. A recent study reported that a brief online socio-cognitive mindfulness intervention substantially improved performance in a variety of cognitive-bias tasks. The current report attempted to replicate this finding with considerably larger samples, using two preregistered...
Mindfulness
May 28, 2025
India J. Ornelas, A. K. Nelson, Cynthia J. Price et al.
Our study sought to evaluate whether increased mindfulness and social support mediated the effect of the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA) intervention on depression and anxiety among Latina immigrant women. The study was a secondary analysis of data from a trial evaluating the ALMA intervention with a delayed-intervention comparison group design. Latina immigrants (n = 226) were...
Mindfulness
May 20, 2025
Eviatar Shulman
5 citations
Abstract This article offers a new interpretation of Brahma-vihāra meditation (BVM) in early Buddhism, positioning it between ethical cultivation and development of samādhi ; BVM can thereby perfect ethical practice by creating a comprehensive meditative state that is thoroughly ethical. The fact that the radically ethical states of mind of BVM are sometimes included in the path to liberation,...
Mindfulness
May 20, 2025
Eva K. Peters, Samantha Sim, Jochen Reb et al.
1 citation
This research assessed the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Strategic Awareness Training (MBSAT). MBSAT follows the 8-session structure of established mindfulness courses such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). However, it is a personal and professional development training for non-clinical contexts geared toward healthy individuals with...
Mindfulness
May 17, 2025
Michel Sabé, Chaomei Chen, Davy Vancampfort et al.
7 citations
Abstract Objectives We conducted a scientometric analysis on mind–body interventions to assess themes and trends in recent decades, providing insights for prospective research directions. Our systematic search, completed on 1 November, 2023, encompassed the Web of Science Core Collection and focused on scientific publications related to contemplative practices: Mindfulness, Yoga, Qi-gong,...
Mindfulness
May 10, 2025
Charlotte Borgers, Johan C. Karremans, Anne E. M. Speckens
Abstract Objectives An important element of mindfulness-based interventions is daily at-home mindfulness practice. However, maintaining regular practice is a challenge for many participants. This study examined the influence of a dyadic support intervention—a “buddy intervention”—on adherence to mindfulness practice in terms of practice frequency and duration. Method In this quasi-experimental...
Mindfulness
May 1, 2025
Michael Bowen, Michael Beam
Abstract Objectives The objective of this research was to map the Sussex Mindfulness Meditation (SuMMed) model to US adults, thereby demonstrating its utility for future researchers. Additionally, the research explored engagement with meditation beyond what the model explicitly prescribes, including with apps. This served as a means to offer potential refinements to the model and deepen our...
Mindfulness
May 1, 2025
Eman AlBedah, Vuokko Wallace, Paul Chadwick
Abstract Objectives Muslims in the UK constitute the largest minoritized group. Though relatively ethnically diverse, there are commonalities in terms of the general attitudes towards mental health and seeking professional help. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are feasible, cost-effective, transdiagnostic, and potentially suited for communal delivery as prevention and well-being...
Mindfulness
April 23, 2025
Alessio Matiz, Stefania Pascut, Franco Fabbro et al.
3 citations
Abstract Objectives The study aimed to investigate the pre-to-post effects of mindfulness training on school teachers’ psychological and professional well-being, as well as to explore the moderating role of temperament and character on these effects. Method An 8-week mindfulness-based intervention was delivered via internet-based group meetings to Italian teachers ( n = 139), who were assessed...
Mindfulness
April 8, 2025
Cindy E Li, Kimberly L. Wang, Isaac N Treves et al.
7 citations
Abstract Objectives In-person mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and stress in autistic adults, who often report high levels of these symptoms. Little is known about the effectiveness of remote MBIs for this population, which may be particularly useful given the common barriers autistic adults face in accessing in-person treatment. This study...
Mindfulness
April 1, 2025
Stephen Raynes, Karen Dobkins
Abstract Objectives The assessment of state mindfulness often involves detecting mindful experiences during formal practices such as meditation. However, state mindfulness is also experienced moment by moment throughout typical daily experiences. The current research employed the day reconstruction method (DRM) to assess whether different components of state mindfulness, captured via...
Mindfulness
March 26, 2025
Savannah V. VandenBos, Jennifer J. Pokorny, Alea C. Skwara et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an unprecedented shift in the dissemination of meditation and mindfulness-based instruction from being predominantly in-person to almost exclusively online. Here, we investigated the advantages and disadvantages of these online formats from both teacher and practitioner perspectives, with a focus on perceived efficacy and accessibility. In Study 1, teachers of...
Mindfulness
March 1, 2025
Julieta Galante, Nicholas T. van Dam
6 citations
Abstract We offer an invited commentary on the article entitled “Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda” by Doug Oman. First, we question his proposal that it would be advantageous to include a more diverse set of contemplative practices under the mindfulness umbrella term, and instead we argue for the opposite. We propose that academics move the term mindfulness...