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Emotional Healing and Self-Care Through Yoga for HIV/AIDS Patients

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 30, 2026 S P Arya

HIV/AIDS is not only a chronic medical condition but also a profound psychological and social challenge that affects emotional well-being, self-esteem, and quality of life. Alongside Anti-retroviral therapy (ART), holistic approaches are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for improving mental health and promoting resilience among people living with HIV/AIDS. Yoga, an ancient mind body...

Mindfulness como Estrategia de Regulación Emocional y Reducción de la Ansiedad Escolar

Estudios y Perspectivas Revista Científica y Académica June 30, 2026 Verónica Liliana Cano Mora, Carmen Diana Baquerizo Hidalgo, Andrea del Carmen Peña Plaza et al.

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia del mindfulness como estrategia pedagógica para fortalecer la regulación emocional y reducir la ansiedad escolar en estudiantes de séptimo año de educación básica de la Escuela de Educación Básica "Unión Empalmense", ubicada en el cantón El Empalme. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque mixto con un diseño secuencial...

Scientific Contributions of Dr. Mukund Vinayak Bhole to Yoga Research, Pranayama, and YogaTherapy

Yoga Science & Spirituality June 30, 2026 Fedra Nasoku

BACKGROUND: The scientific development of yoga during the twentieth century was shaped by several pioneering researchers who successfully integrated traditional yogic knowledge with modern medical science. Among the most influential was Dr. Mukund Vinayak Bhole (1935–2021), physician, physiologist, yoga researcher, and former Research Director of Kaivalyadhama, the world's first yoga research...

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction combined with narrative nursing on treatment adherence and negative emotions with schizophrenia

World Journal of Psychiatry June 30, 2026 Jing Tong, Jun Cheng, Shu-Min Gao et al.

BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder, which affects about 0.75% of the global population. Most patients show negative symptoms and cognitive impairment, and often accompanied by anxiety and depression. These persistent negative emotions significantly impair the treatment compliance, functional recovery and quality of life of patients. Although mindfulness-based stress reduction...

Integrating Self Compassion into Mindfulness Meditation Lowers Math Anxiety in Indonesian Junior High School Students

MaPan June 30, 2026 Widodo Winarso, Arif Abdul Haqq

Mathematics learning anxiety is a prevalent affective barrier adversely affecting academic performance, motivation, and psychological well-being among junior high school students. Yet, evidence-based interventions integrating mindfulness and self-compassion remain underexplored in this population. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness meditation program and a mindfulness...

Effect of Yoga-based Intervention on Stress and Autonomic Balance in Substance Abuse Recovery: A Psychophysiological Study

Health and population. Perspectives and issues June 30, 2026 P Sanil Kumar, Nongthombam I Singh

Background: Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) commonly exhibit elevated psychological stress, autonomic dysregulation, and altered biochemical stress markers, which adversely affect rehabilitation outcomes.Mind-body interventions, such as yoga, may support recovery by modulating psychophysiological stress pathways.This study examined the effects of a structured yoga-based...

Mindfulness, Regulasi Diri, dan Kesejahteraan Akademik: Tinjauan Sistematis pada Pelajar dan Mahasiswa

Jurnal Nyanadassana Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Sosial dan Keagamaan June 30, 2026 Gustriya Wijayanto

This study aims to systematically examine the role of mindfulness in supporting students’ self-development through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review synthesizes research articles on the implementation of mindfulness in educational contexts, ranging from elementary to higher education. The findings indicate that mindfulness contributes substantially to reducing academic anxiety...

Mindfulness training accelerates anxiety and depression relief via enhanced psychological resilience

World Journal of Psychiatry June 30, 2026 Ling Zhu, Lu-Yao Ji, Chao Shi et al.

BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are prevalent and often co-occurring mental health disorders. While mindfulness training has shown efficacy in reducing symptoms, the underlying mechanisms, particularly the role of psychological resilience, remain underexplored. This study investigates whether mindfulness training alleviates anxiety and depression and hypothesizes that psychological resilience...

Atención plena compasiva para la reducción de la ansiedad precompetitiva en atletas de taekwondo: un estudio piloto

Psicología y Salud June 30, 2026 Luis Barrera Gutiérrez, Ana Moreno-Coutiño

La ansiedad precompetitiva es una de las principales barreras psicológicas en algunos deportes de combate, tales como el taekwondo, al comprometer la regulación emocional, la toma de decisiones y la ejecución técnico-táctica. En el presente estudio piloto se evaluó la eficacia del modelo de atención plena compasiva de Moreno para reducir la ansiedad precompetitiva en cinco taekwondoínes de alto...

Review of Research Progress and Controversy of MBCT, MBSR and Other Mindfulness Interventions in a Variety of Psychological Disorders

Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology) June 30, 2026 Ruobing Zhao

With the rising global burden of psychological disorders, traditional interventions show limitations in supporting psychological well-being. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have become a respected, comprehensive, non-pharmacological approach that emphasises self-regulation and sustainable mental health. This review synthesises...

Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression and the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Life Coaching Intervention among 4th-Year Medical Students: A Pilot Quasi- Experimental Study

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College June 30, 2026 Aashi Mughal, Anwar Bibi, Asifa Afzal et al.

Objective: Medical students experience high psychological demands that predispose them to stress, anxiety, and depression. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression in 4th-year MBBS students and measure the efficacy of a short-term mindfulness-based life coaching (MBLC) intervention. Methods: This study consisted of a cross-sectional screening followed by a...

Effectiveness of an Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Improving Mental Health in Undergraduate Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health June 30, 2026 Fabiane Dolphine Fuentes Penachiotti, Mirian Yamaguchi, Bráulio Henrique Magnani Branco et al.

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention in improving positive mental health and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among undergraduate students, in the context of rising global mental health challenges and limited access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Brazilian undergraduate pedagogy students...

Chronic psilocin microdosing produces limited behavioral effects and does not enhance neurogenesis in rats.

Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior June 30, 2026 Lucie Ladislavová, Viera Kútna, Kristýna Mazochová et al.

Psilocin (4-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine) is a substituted tryptamine alkaloid and a nonselective serotonergic agonist acting predominantly at 5-HT2A/C receptors, with substantial binding to 5-HT1A and 5-HT2B receptors. Microdosing is the practice of taking a very small, sub-perceptual dose, typically 5% to 10% of a full recreational dose, to improve mood, creativity, and focus without...

Evaluating the Impact of Transcendental Meditation on Trauma Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Problems Among Israeli Civilians Post-October 7, 2023: A Pilot Study.

Journal of Clinical Psychology June 29, 2026 Ofra Walter, Sanford Nidich, Kimia Shahrokhi

The mass evacuation of Israeli residents from conflict zones after the events of October 7, 2023, coupled with ongoing security threats, has taken a substantial psychological toll, with many individuals exhibiting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and sleep problems. This pilot study examined the feasibility and preliminary within-group changes associated with...

Vaporized mebufotenin leads to improvement in treatment‐resistant depression

The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update June 28, 2026

An individualized one‐day dosing regimen of a vaporized formulation of the psychedelic mebufotenin (5‐methoxy‐ N,N ‐dimethyltryptamine; 5‐MeO‐DMT) was more effective than placebo in improving depressive symptoms in adults with treatment‐resistant depression, a Phase 2b trial has found. No serious treatment‐emergent adverse events were reported during the 7‐day study. Results were published...

Unraveling the mediating role of anxiety and depression: Cultivating mindfulness to improve quality of life in Parkinson's disease patients.

Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) June 27, 2026 Lily Man Lee Chan, Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Peter M. Wayne et al.

To explore the associations between mindfulness, psychological distress, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and examine whether psychological distress mediates the association between mindfulness and HRQOL in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). This is a secondary analysis of baseline data from a clinical trial investigating mindfulness-based interventions in patients with...

Digital and In-Person Mindfulness-Based Interventions for University Students' Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) June 26, 2026 Sharmistha Roy, Amar Kanekar, Ashis Kumar Biswas et al.

Background/Objectives: University students commonly experience psychological distress driven by academic demands, social transitions, and financial pressures. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as scalable approaches to improve mental health. However, evidence comparing their effectiveness across delivery formats remains limited. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the...

From Retreat to Reality: A Qualitative Study of How Adolescents Apply Mindfulness One Month After a Weeklong Retreat

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...

A Pilot Feasibility Study of Mindful Walking in Older Adults: Exploratory Bayesian Estimates of Psychological Distress and Alexithymia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health June 25, 2026 Alessandro Germani, Antonella Lopez, Claudia Mirenghi et al.

Population aging demands accessible interventions for psychological well-being in later life. This work evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week mindful walking program in community-dwelling older adults and generated exploratory estimates of within-person change across emotional, psychosomatic, and psychological outcomes. Thirteen community-dwelling older adults participated in...

Examining Attention Control in Pre-service EFL Teachers: Effects of A Mindfulness-Based Intervention

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education June 25, 2026 Şule Korkmaz, Esim Gürsoy

Purpose: In today's digital world, students often struggle with short attention spans, constant distractions, and high levels of stress. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the impact of mindfulness practices on the English Language Teaching (ELT) pre-service teachers’ (PTs) mindfulness and attention control in a state university in Türkiye. Method: Following a mixed-methods approach with a...

The Effect of Mindfulness and Compassion Program on Older Adults as a Positive Aging Intervention

International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership June 24, 2026 Lütfiye Büyükyüce, Duygu Özer, Gökçe Yağmur Güneş Gencer et al.

With the growing aging population and increased life expectancy, research must focus on enhancing not only longevity but also biopsychosocial well-being and positive aging. This study evaluated the effects of a structured Mindfulness and Compassion Program (MCP) on mental health, pain, mindfulness, self compassion, sleep, and social participation in older adults. Using a quasi-experimental...

The return to normal life: sleep, anxiety upon awakening, and nightmares following the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Sleep June 24, 2026 Iñigo Saez-Uribarri

Introduction: The return to normal life following the COVID-19 pandemic was evaluated in terms of anxiety upon awakening, sleep quality indicators, and dream characteristics. Methods: The sample comprised 394 women and 107 men who completed an online self-report questionnaire between August 15, 2022, and December 8, 2022 about their sleep and dream experience from the previous night....

De dentro afuera: musicoterapia entre la Cognición 4E y la improvisación conductiva

Revista de investigación en musicoterapia MiSOSTENiDO June 23, 2026 Ornella Navanzino

Background: Contemporary music therapy is increasingly informed by approaches that conceptualize cognition as embodied, situated, and relational, as well as by collective improvisation practices based on gestural conduction and deep listening. However, there is limited theoretical integration between the 4E Cognition framework and models of conductive improvisation applied to therapeutic...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Programs for Mental Health Outcomes in Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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...