Background/Objectives: Traumatic experiences may lead to both negative and positive outcomes. Positive psychological changes following trauma are commonly referred to as posttraumatic growth (PTG). The present study aims to examine factors associated with posttraumatic growth among Syrian refugees who have been living in Turkey for an extended period. Methods: This cross-sectional study...
HealthcareJanuary 21, 2026Emily Santos Montarroyos, Sara Lima, Raimundo Barreto et al.
Background/Objectives: Cancer is a disabling, challenging, and growing global disease. Although early diagnosis and adequate treatment of cancer are developing rapidly, a large part of the population remains without access to specialized services and routinely progresses to uncontrolled pain, poorer quality of life, and suffering. Complementary therapies for pain management and the well-being...
Background: Aging is a complex process that involves various biological, psychological and social changes. Moreover, older people (≥65 years) are more susceptible to lower self-efficacy and social support, as well as deteriorating mental health. As the global population ages, there is a growing demand for evidence-based interventions tailored to address specific mental health problems, enhance...
HealthcareJanuary 13, 2026Andrea Lizama-Lefno, Krystel Mojica, Mayte Serrat et al.
The rapid expansion of mindfulness research has generated both enthusiasm and controversy regarding its actual clinical value. While meditation is often regarded as the central mechanism of mindfulness-based interventions, other components such as psychoeducation and informal practice may play an equally significant role in improving mental health outcomes. This critical review examines the...
Background/Objectives: The present exploratory study evaluates the feasibility and psychological effects of a structured Qigong intervention implemented in an Italian university setting. Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining gentle movements, breathwork, and mindful attention, aimed at enhancing mind-body integration and interoceptive awareness. Methods: A total of 332...
HealthcareJanuary 13, 2026Georgina Henry, Ingrid Honan, Emma Waight et al.
Backgrounds/Objectives: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs may have applications for adults with cerebral palsy (CP), particularly as this population is at increased risk of mental health challenges relative to the general population. However, little is known about the experiences of adults with CP participating in these programs. The aim of this study was to explore the...
HealthcareJanuary 4, 2026Milena Consorte, Elena Morotti, Fabio Nanni et al.1 citation
Background/Objectives: Mindfulness is a meditative practice that increases levels of awareness and attention. Introducing this practice into the curricula of nursing students could improve the relationship with patients and promote students' well-being. This scoping review aims to map the literature on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) administered to nursing students to promote their...
Objectives: Exposure to appearance-focused social media often leads to body image disturbance among young women. One promising intervention to lessen this negative impact is mindfulness meditation. This study aimed to determine whether a brief mindfulness meditation intervention could mitigate the adverse effects of exposure to appearance-focused social media content on body image and mood in...
Background/Objectives: Incarcerated people experience high rates of trauma, psychological distress, and social marginalization. Yoga has been introduced in prisons as a trauma-sensitive mind-body practice, yet its rehabilitative contribution remains uncertain. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of yoga interventions delivered in correctional...
HealthcareDecember 20, 2025Lotte Bock, Erik Riedel, Madiha Rana
Background: Emotional intelligence (EI), particularly the ability to regulate one’s emotions, is a key protective factor against stress and burnout in high-demand occupations, including leadership and healthcare. Compassion and gratitude practices have been proposed as brief, scalable methods to strengthen emotion regulation, yet empirical evidence from randomised controlled trials remains...
HealthcareDecember 10, 2025Lourdes P Dale, Audrey N Dana, Hannah Lamont et al.
Background/Objectives. Medical and social care professionals (MSCPs) are disproportionately affected by chronic occupational stress, placing them at elevated risk for autonomic dysregulation, affective disorders, and burnout. Method. This preliminary study includes data obtained from two samples. The data protocols were approved by University of Florida's IRB (IRB202200233 approved 24 February...
Objective: To scope the available literature on antipsychotic treatment in substance-induced psychotic disorders, summarize evidence across substance categories, and highlight priorities for future research. Methods: This scoping review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library (January...
Objectives: The majority of mindfulness research has focused on group-level effects, with limited attention to how engagement with specific meditation practices interacts with individual differences such as personality. This study examined whether Big Five traits moderated the effects of two mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being and prosocial outcomes: one incorporating...
HealthcareNovember 17, 2025Tharshanah Thayabaranathan, Marina Paul, Frederick R Walker et al.
Background: Managing physiological risk factors (blood pressure, lipids, stress, blood glucose) post-stroke is essential yet challenging. In this sub-study of a feasibility randomized controlled trial, we examined changes in these parameters following a stroke-tailored mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) compared with an attention control. Methods: Participants 3-18 months post-stroke were...
Background: Contemplative practices encompass a variety of static and dynamic practices. These practices, by fostering insights, heightened awareness, and a deeper connection to a broader framework of meaning, may play a crucial role in significantly reducing trauma-related symptoms in both young and adult populations. Methods: The current narrative literature review used Scopus and PubMed to...
Background/Objectives: Patients in palliative care often experience multifaceted forms of suffering that extend beyond physical symptoms, including existential distress, loss of meaning, and emotional pain. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has emerged as a promising intervention for alleviating such complex forms of suffering, yet models specifically tailored to palliative populations...
HealthcareOctober 23, 2025Eve E. Keighley, Eid Abo Hamza, Dalia A Bedewy et al.1 citation
Objectives: This study investigates psychedelic drugs to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Researchers have recently begun conducting clinical trials of psychedelic treatment for SUD. The current meta-analysis investigates the extent of efficacy in alleviating SM behaviours (P) using psychedelic therapy (I), concurrent with determining which psychedelic enables the greatest effect (C) as a...
Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare professionals (HCPs) faced extremely high levels of work-related stress, which negatively affected their mental health, job satisfaction, and patient care. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs can help mitigate these challenges. Method: A randomised controlled trial design was used to evaluate the...
Background: Evidence is growing that psychedelic substances have positive effects in the setting of Palliative Care (PC), focusing on special needs in this patient population. After a scoping review of the literature, no published expert recommendations guiding best practice for psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) towards the end of life were identified. Objective: To draw conclusions from...
Background/Objectives: Given the limitations of traditional approaches to treating existential distress in seriously ill patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) has emerged as a promising treatment option. However, weighing up the potential risks and benefits of this approach can be challenging for both healthcare professionals and patients. Decision aids can play a key role in supporting...
HealthcareSeptember 5, 2025Aglaia Zafeiroudi, Ioannis Tsartsapakis, Ioannis Trigonis et al.
Background/Objectives: Mindfulness has expanded from seated meditation to include embodied practices emphasizing somatic awareness and emotional regulation. Dance offers a creative, accessible pathway to mindfulness, especially in non-clinical settings where movement-based approaches may better support self-regulation, interoception, and well-being. This scoping review investigated empirical...
HealthcareAugust 14, 2025Fei-Wen Lin, Ya-Hui Yang, Jiun-Yi Wang
Background: Anxiety and stress are common mental health issues that affect both psychological and physiological well-being as well as quality of life. The Tibetan Singing Bowl, which combines sound and vibration, is often used in meditation and relaxation and may offer therapeutic benefits. However, current research findings are scattered and lack systematic integration and quantitative...
This opinion article aims to highlight the potential mechanisms behind a specific stage of Yoga Nidra (YN) practice, i.e., the formulation and repetition of Sankalpa, encouraging scholars to further study it and providing athletes with suggestions on how to use it for their sport and health. YN can be defined as a meditation practice encompassing a sequence of breathing, guided body awareness,...
Mental health problems that can appear in women during pregnancy include fear, anxiety, feelings of vulnerability, stress, and depression. Mindfulness (MF) is a specific meditation technique that can help during treatment for prenatal mood disorders, emotional distress, and psychological strains. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a specific meditation approach in women...
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...