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Effects of Short Video App Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Policemen's Communication Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, and Mood Disorders.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) May 21, 2025 Chao Liu, Li-Jen Lin, Kang-Jie Zhang et al. 4 citations

Law enforcement is a high-stress profession, with officers frequently exposed to traumatic events, leading to mental health challenges such as communication anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management difficulties, and mood disorders. Mindfulness meditation (MM), particularly when guided through short video applications, has shown promise in addressing these issues by...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13101213 Full text Police officers Immense stress Symptoms Of PTSD Mood disorders +7

Beyond the Unitary: Direct, Moderated, and Mediated Associations of Mindfulness Facets with Mental Health Literacy and Treatment-Seeking Attitudes.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) May 20, 2025 Matea Gerbeza, Kelsy Dąbek, Katelyn Lockinger et al. 2 citations

Psychological disorders are prevalent and distressing. Early treatment initiation can prevent adverse outcomes and reduce healthcare system impacts. Improving mental health literacy (MHL)-one's knowledge regarding psychological disorders-and treatment-seeking attitudes (TSAs) is key in early treatment initiation. Examining the facets of dispositional mindfulness-the capacity to pay attention to...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13101201 Full text Dispositional mindfulness Mental health literacy Mindfulness facets Treatment-seeking attitudes +4

Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness on Adolescent Depression-Findings from a Longitudinal Study.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) April 15, 2025 Filipa Ćavar, Josipa Mihić, Goran Milas 3 citations

Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health, with depression increasing rapidly and often leading to lifelong consequences. In recent decades, the prevalence of elevated depressive symptoms among adolescents has steadily risen, making it a significant public health concern. While research supports the benefits of mindfulness-based practices in reducing adolescent...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13080906 Full text Depression Mindfulness Adolescents Mental health

A Critical Advantage of Hypnobirthing to Ameliorate Antenatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) March 23, 2025 Feni Betriana, Sunarno Sunarno, Wiwit Nurwidyaningtyas et al.

Pregnant women are likely to experience depression due to various factors. Hypnobirthing is a non-invasive therapy that can be used to treat depression during pregnancy. This study aims to systematically review the effect of hypnobirthing on antenatal depression. This study employs a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Articles were retrieved from PubMed, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13070705 Full text Depression Hypnobirthing Hypnosis for birth Hypnotherapy +2

Validation of the Spanish Version of the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) and an Exploration of Its Relationship to Meditation and Embodiment Variables.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) March 14, 2025 Laura C Sánchez-sánchez, Amanda Klysing, Ingela Steij Stålbrand et al. 2 citations

Purposes: The Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) has been considered the best available measure of body awareness, but it is not currently available in Spanish. Methods: To address this shortcoming, a sample of 281 Spanish participants completed a survey with a Spanish version of the BAQ, as well as the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS-2), the Self-Compassion Scale-Short (SCS-S) and the New Sexual...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13060628 Full text Meditation Interoception Self-compassion Statistical factor analysis +1

Feasibility of Modified Mindfulness Training Program for Antenatal Depression and Perceived Stress Among Expectant Mothers with Male Child Preference.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) March 7, 2025 . Badil, Najma Naz, Dildar Muhammad et al. 2 citations

Background/Objectives: Antenatal depression and perceived stress are prevalent mental health challenges faced by pregnant women, and they are associated with male child preference. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a modified mindfulness training program for reducing antenatal depression and perceived stress levels among expectant mothers with a male child preference at a public...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13060584 Full text Antenatal depression Expectant mothers Male child preference Perceived stress

Consciousness Research Through Pain.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) February 6, 2025 Dong Ah Shin, Min Cheol Chang

Background/Objectives: Consciousness is a complex and elusive phenomenon encompassing self-awareness, sensory perception, emotions, and cognition. Despite significant advances in neuroscience, understanding the neural mechanisms underlying consciousness remains challenging. Pain, as a subjective and multifaceted experience, offers a unique lens for exploring consciousness by integrating sensory...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13030332 Full text Consciousness Mental health Neural network Pain

Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep Disturbances Among Individuals with Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) January 31, 2025 Sunny H W Chan, Richard Cheston, Charlotte Steward-Anderson et al.

Background: This scoping review investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in alleviating sleep disturbances among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). With the rising prevalence of dementia and its profound impact on cognitive function and quality of life, this review aims to synthesize existing research and identify gaps in the...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13030296 Full text Dementia Mindfulness meditation Non-pharmacological interventions Sleep disturbances

Placebo Effects: Neurological Mechanisms Inducing Physiological, Organic, and Belief Responses-A Prospective Analysis.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) November 20, 2024 Sarfaraz K Niazi 8 citations

The placebo effect can induce physiological or clinical neurological and organic responses despite the recipient receiving no active ingredients; these responses are based instead on the recipient's perceptions. Placebo effects come from the rostral anterior cingulate cortex, pontine nucleus, and cerebellum of the brain; this information provides a better understanding of placebo effects and...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12222314 Full text Addictions Belief systems Organic changes Placebo trials +3

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Respect to Psychological and Biomedical Outcomes in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) September 19, 2024 Tamara Gutiérrez-domingo, Naima Z Farhane-Medina, Joaquín Villaécija et al. 4 citations

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease especially affecting young people. Mindfulness-based psychological interventions might reduce emotional symptoms post-diagnosis, but the evidence is limited. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on psychological well-being and biomedical variables in young people with type 1 diabetes. A systematic review of...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12181876 Full text Mindfulness Glycaemic control Psychological well-being Young +1

Mindfulness Is Associated with Lower Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Higher Quality of Life in Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) May 30, 2024 Marc Dörner, Roland Von Känel, Noelle König et al. 5 citations

Several studies suggested the efficacy of dispositional mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions in reducing anxiety and depression in cardiovascular diseases. However, data on the impact of mindfulness on the psychological well-being of patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) are scarce. In this study, 422 patients with an ICD were prospectively recruited. Logistic...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111118 Full text Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Post-traumatic stress disorder +3

Third-Generation Antipsychotics and Lurasidone in the Treatment of Substance-Induced Psychoses: A Narrative Review.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) January 29, 2024 Valerio Ricci, Domenico de Berardis, Giuseppe Maina 16 citations

This narrative review explores the efficacy and tolerability of third-generation antipsychotics (TGAs)-aripiprazole, cariprazine, brexpiprazole, and lurasidone-for the management of substance-induced psychosis (SIP). SIP is a psychiatric condition triggered by substance misuse or withdrawal, characterized by unique features distinct from those of primary psychotic disorders. These distinctive...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030339 Full text Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Lurasidone Psychostimulants +7

Nurse Who Had MERS-CoV Complications with A Near-Death Experience during Pregnancy: A Narrative Analysis.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) January 24, 2024 Abbas Al Mutair, Zainab Ambani, Alexander Woodman et al. 1 citation

According to prevailing views in neuroscience, near-death experiences (NDE) occurring after severe head trauma, critical illness, or coma are often life-transforming experiences in which no awareness or sensory experience of any kind is possible. Although there are general patterns, each case is quite different from the other and requires accurate recording and reporting to potentially explain...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030298 Full text Near-death experiences Mers-cov complications Physical complications Pregnancy +1

Experiences of People with Kidney Disease Following the Implementation of the Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme: Qualitative Findings from the COSMIC Study.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) November 8, 2023 Anna Wilson, Clare Mckeaveney, Claire Carswell et al. 5 citations

Kidney disease is a progressive, debilitating condition. Patients experience challenging physical and psychological symptoms and are at increased risk of anxiety, depression, and poor mental wellbeing. Access to specialist psychological or social support is limited, with inadequate provision of psychosocial support available across UK renal units. The COSMIC study (examining the acceptability...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222926 Full text Mindfulness Compassion Kidney disease Resilience +1

The Mediating Role of Precepts and Meditation on Attachment and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) July 3, 2023 Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Nahathai Wongpakaran et al. 6 citations

Research shows that Buddhist precept adherence (i.e., abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicant use) and meditation practice influence mental health outcomes. This study investigated how Buddhist precept adherence and meditation practice influenced the relationship between insecure attachment and depressive symptoms among Thai adolescents. A total of 453 Thai...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131923 Full text Buddhism Anxiety Depression Meditation +6

Influence of Mindfulness on Levels of Impulsiveness, Moods and Pre-Competition Anxiety in Athletes of Different Sports.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) March 21, 2023 Laura C Sánchez-sánchez, Clemente Franco, Alberto Amutio et al. 35 citations

Training in emotional regulation skills is one of the most important resources for the adaptation of athletes to contexts of sports pressure, especially during competitions. This study explored the effects of a mindfulness programme (Flow Meditation) on levels of impulsivity, mood and pre-competition anxiety-state in a sample of athletes (N = 41, 22.83 ± 5.62 years). Participants were randomly...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060898 Full text Mindfulness Awareness Psychosocial variables Sport

Embodied Imagination and Metaphor Use in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) February 13, 2021 Zuzanna Rucińska, Thomas Fondelli, Shaun Gallagher 11 citations

This paper discusses different frameworks for understanding imagination and metaphor in the context of research on the imaginative skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In contrast to a standard linguistic framework, it advances an embodied and enactive account of imagination and metaphor. The paper describes a case study from a systemic therapeutic session with a child with...

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9020200 Full text Affordances Autism spectrum disorder Embodied cognition Enactivism +2

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