Psycho-Oncology
August 16, 2023
Puttichai Tungtong, Adelita V Ranchor, Maya J. Schroevers
Objective: Cancer patients are at an increased risk for affective problems, including feelings of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness has been linked to an array of benefits for affective functioning in various populations including cancer patients, but the mechanisms underlying this relationship are still poorly understood. Based on emotion-regulation and stress-coping models, this study...
Research Square
August 16, 2023
Anurag Jayswal, Kabita Devi, Ajanta Deka et al.
preprint
Abstract In this study, we are implementing an easy technique of coordination between breathing and thumb movement on finger divisions, which is performed with closed eyes for a short duration of five minutes. This technique has been practiced by a small group of 28 participants in a natural classroom setting and its immediate impact on calming down and inducing sleep was observed distinctly (p...
JMIR Formative Research
August 16, 2023
Grant Jones, Felipe Herrmann, Matthew K. Nock
7 citations
Race-based anxiety is a substantial health issue for the Black community. Although mindfulness interventions have demonstrated efficacy for alleviating anxiety, three central barriers prevent Black Americans from accessing existing mindfulness treatments: high costs, excessive time commitments, and limited cultural relevance. There is a need for novel mindfulness interventions for the Black...
Kontakt
August 15, 2023
Jamal Ksiksou, Lhoussaine Maskour, Smail Alaoui
5 citations
PozadĂ: Tato studie zkoumĂĄ dopad trĂŠninkovĂŠho programu zamÄĹenĂŠho na sniĹžovĂĄnĂ stresu, deprese a Ăşzkosti na zĂĄkladÄ vĹĄĂmavosti u zdravotnĂch sester v Maroku. Metody: ĂÄastnĂci byli vybrĂĄni z nemocnice v provincii Tetouan v Maroku. Jednalo se o 80 nemocniÄnĂch sester, 59 Ĺžen a 21 muŞů. Byli nĂĄhodnÄ rozdÄleni do intervenÄnĂ skupiny a kontrolnĂ skupiny, v kaĹždĂŠ...
Pain
August 14, 2023
Louise Sharpe, Bethany Richmond, Rachel E. Menzies et al.
Abstract: Mindfulness interventions have become popular in recent decades, with many trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses of the impact of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on pain. Although many meta-analyses provide support for MBIs, the results are more mixed than they at first appear. The aim of this umbrella review was to determine the strength of evidence for MBIs by...
REAL in Nursing Journal
August 11, 2023
Kinar Serenity, Maria Komariah, Aat Sriati
2 citations
Background: The most common mental health problem experienced by adolescents is anxiety. Therefore, therapeutic interventions are needed, one of which is mindfulness-based interventions. This study aims to identify the types and describe the implementation of mindfulness-based interventions in overcoming anxiety in adolescents. Methods: A narrative review study design was used. The study...
Neuropsychobiology
August 10, 2023
Atsuko Yamamoto, Banri Tsukuda, Shota Minami et al.
Introduction: This study examined the efficacy of an 8-week occupational therapy program incorporating mindfulness (MOT) as a form of psychiatric rehabilitation to ameliorate residual social and occupational impairment in patients with anxiety disorders and depression. The objective was to evaluate the effects of MOT on their personal well-being and to assess the impact of MOT on brain function...
Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care
August 9, 2023
Elham Hasannia, Mohammad Reza Sheikhi, Mohammad Ali Soleimani et al.
Background and Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness group training on anxiety, stress, and depression in mothers with children with learning disabilities. Materials and Methods: A clinical trial was performed with the participation of 60 mothers with children suffering from learning disabilities in 2021 in Qazvin City, Iran. The participants were divided...
Journal of Clinical Medicine
August 9, 2023
Alireza Salehpoor, Zahra Yousefi, Mohsen Golparvar
Background and Objective: Adults with stuttering show a fear of communication. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction to that of acceptance and commitment therapy on social anxiety and its dimensions in adults with stuttering. Materials and Methods: This study was a semi-experimental type with a pretest-posttest and follow-up design. The statistical...
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
August 8, 2023
The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for social anxiety symptoms in people living with alopecia areata: a single-group case-series design.
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
August 8, 2023
Anna Jaremek, Joanna Kępa, Norbert Kandefer et al.
In this review paper, we delve into the potential applicability of psilocybin - a naturally synthesized psychedelic substance found within select species of fungi, as a prospective avenue for depression treatment. Depression, a widespread psychological malady affecting countless individuals across the globe, often proves stubborn against existing treatment modalities, necessitating exploration...
International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
August 4, 2023
Zamira Hyseni Duraku, Jon Konjufca, Linda Hoxha et al.
12 citations
Although mindfulness is effective in reducing anxiety, research on its impact on test anxiety among lower secondary school children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related disciplines is limited. Using a one-group pre – post-test research design, this pilot study evaluated the impact of classroom mindfulness meditation training on test anxiety in STEM-related...
Journal of Religion and Health
August 2023
Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, David E Eagle, Logan C Tice et al.
The job-demand-control-support model indicates that clergy are at high risk for chronic stress and adverse health outcomes. A multi-group pre-test-post-test design was used to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and range of outcome effect sizes for four potentially stress-reducing interventions: stress inoculation training, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), the Daily Examen, and...
International Journal of Drug Policy
August 1, 2023
Tayler Holborn, Fabrizio Schifano, Paolo Deluca
15 citations
The proliferation of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) presents a challenge for global drug policy. The ease of online drug purchase and the emergence of the dark web have created new avenues for the growth of NPS. Despite the global nature of this issue, limited research has examined motivations of use. These include perceived safety or convenience, an interest in novel pharmacology and...
Journal of Nursing Education
August 1, 2023
Shohini Holden, Kathleen A O'Connell
19 citations
Nursing students experience higher rates of mental health issues than other college students. This study examined the effect of a mindfulness meditation intervention on nursing students' levels of self-reported depression, stress, and anxiety. This randomized, experimental study implemented an online mindfulness meditation intervention for an experimental group of nursing students and provided...
Jurnal Keperawatan Komprehensif
July 31, 2023
Lia Novianty
Aims: To determine the effect of mindfulness on family stress and anxiety in caring for schizophrenia patients. Methods: This research design is a quasi experiment using a pretest-posttest control group design approach. The study population, families who care for schizophrenia patients with a sample of 30 people using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis using univariate analysis with...
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
July 31, 2023
Wan-Lin Pan, Li-Chiu Lin, L. Kuo et al.
Background Stress is a risk factor for poor physical and mental health, affecting new mothers’ ability, especially those with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, to maintain their everyday lives. Over the past 50 years, global incidences of depression and anxiety disorders have increased, reaching pandemic levels. These incidences represent major public health issues that are challenging to...
Psychiatry Research
July 29, 2023
Mauro Pettorruso, Roberto Guidotti, Giacomo D’andrea et al.
56 citations
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) represents a severe clinical condition with high social and economic costs. Esketamine Nasal Spray (ESK-NS) has recently been approved for TRD by EMA and FDA, but data about predictors of response are still lacking. Thus, a tool that can predict the individual patients' probability of response to ESK-NS is needed. This study investigates sociodemographic and...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
July 28, 2023
Chuntana Reangsing, Pimkanabhon Trakooltorwong, Kunnara Maneekunwong et al.
Background: An increasing number of studies have documented the effectiveness on various types of face-to-face and online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing anxiety among general population, but there is a scarcity of systematic reviews evaluating evidence of online MBIs on anxiety in adults. Therefore, we examined the effects of online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on...
Indonesian Journal Of Educational Research and Review
July 27, 2023
Aulia Suhesty, Miranti Rasyid, Diah Daniswara Rahayu et al.
1 citation
Anxiety is normal for every human being so that it is expected that every individual has the ability of mindfulness to reduce the anxiety that will be faced. Importance of mindfulness to reduce anxiety in college students. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the influence of mindfulness to reduce anxiety in new students. The research design used was a pretest-posttest test control...