JMIR Formative ResearchJune 11, 2025Tovan Lew, Natnaiel M Dubale, Erik Doose et al.3 citations
Undergraduate students frequently experience negative emotional states and sleep quality, which is believed to have worsened following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study piloted the use of a popular mobile mindfulness app (Calm) as a potential intervention to improve state depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality in undergraduate students attending a Canadian university, following the...
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...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated trauma and stressor-related disorders are common and debilitating, presenting significant treatment challenges due to their complex interplay of biological, cognitive, affective, somatic and social factors. Current treatments, while advancing and effective, yield limited efficacy for many individuals, underscoring the need for novel...
Recent advancements in virtual reality (VR)-enhanced mindfulness training have demonstrated efficacy in reducing anxiety, particularly among novice practitioners and university students. However, existing VR mindfulness interventions predominantly rely on static natural environments without incorporating interactive elements, limiting their capacity to engage users dynamically. To address this...
BMC PsychiatryJune 4, 2025Yuekun Wu, Yue Ban, Guoliang Pan et al.6 citations
Psychiatric healthcare workers experience prolonged exposure to psychological trauma and negative emotions, which ultimately predisposes them to mental health issues. The effectiveness of online mindfulness-based stress reduction training on depression and anxiety symptoms among psychiatric healthcare workers (HCWs) and the possible mechanisms that benefit these outcomes remain unclear. This...
The incidence of psychiatric disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, has been steadily increasing, while current treatment approaches remain limited in efficacy. As a result, there is an urgent need to explore more effective therapeutic interventions. In recent years, MDMA (3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine)-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) has emerged as a...
The pandemic reminded not only sociologists, public health specialists, and medical personnel but also the general population of the health disparities and the importance of building resilience in society. Despite a wide range of COVID-19 severity and experiences among different groups, it is important to recognize what individuals have learned from the pandemic as a shared experience. While...
CHEST critical careJune 1, 2025Lucas C Wollenman, Austin M Tipold, Matthew W. Semler et al.1 citation
One of 3 patients in the ICU receiving mechanical ventilation demonstrates posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A single dose of ketamine has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms in outpatients with chronic PTSD, but its long-term effect is unknown in patients who are critically ill and mechanically ventilated. Is ketamine, when used for induction of anesthesia before emergency tracheal...
Stress and anxiety are associated with increased autonomic arousal, including altered respiration. Breath-focused mindfulness meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, but trauma-exposed adults with dissociation have difficulty engaging in this practice. Our ongoing clinical trial examines if vibration-augmented breath-focused mindfulness (VABF) can improve outcomes and increase engagement....
Prior research has provided initial support for the claim that cognitive control mediates the relationship between anxiety and mindfulness; however, findings are often inconsistent. In this review, we argue that the inconsistency may be due to a lack of both conceptual and methodological precision in terms of how anxiety, cognitive control, and mindfulness are operationalized and assessed, and...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has shown potential in reducing anxiety-related symptoms. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of MBSR in treating anxiety disorders in individuals aged 13-26. The review addresses three key themes: "The Prevalence and Impact of Anxiety Disorders in Everyday Life," "The Efficacy and Effectiveness of MBSR in the Management of Anxiety...
Sound-based contemplative practices have become increasingly recognised within psychological and neuroscientific research as accessible and versatile tools for enhancing emotional well-being. Indian mantras specifically Om, the Gayatri mantra, and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra embody a long-standing tradition in which vocal resonance, rhythmic breathing, and linguistic meaning converge to...
This systematic review assessed use of third-wave psychotherapies in reducing psychological distress and improving psychological well-being and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease and critically evaluated intervention adaptations. A literature search, conducted across five databases identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating third-wave psychotherapies for...
The prevention and management of cerebrovascular diseases, particularly cerebral infarction - the most prevalent type of cerebrovascular disease - pose significant challenges, severely affecting patients' physical and mental health. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been shown to be effective in treating various mental and chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence on...
This study examines the mediating roles of mindfulness, emotion regulation, and self-compassion in the relationship between psychological inflexibility and anxiety in adults. The research was conducted within the scope of a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design, and data were collected from 443 university students. Participants completed validated measurement instruments assessing...
Veterans often face a unique combination of physical and mental health challenges resulting from their military service. Often, these health concerns require different approaches to care, resulting in gaps service and increased overall stress levels; however, mindfulness-based strategies have demonstrated potential for simultaneously addressing multiple physical and mental health concerns, such...
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-based interventions (MBIs) are effective in improving mental and physical health in various chronic conditions. While the GOLD 2024 report recommends MBIs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), scientific evidence in this specific population is scarce. This prospective randomised controlled pilot study investigated the feasibility of an 8-week digital MBI and its...
Mindfulness, defined as the ability to be fully aware and attentive to the present moment without judgment, has sparked growing interest in the therapeutic approach to anxiety disorders and depression. The objective of this narrative review is to provide a historical overview of the definition of mindfulness, the clinical implications of this practice based on Buddhist philosophy, and analyze...
To summarise and critically appraise the evidence of mindfulness-based interventions for psychological distress in patients with cancer and their partners. A critical review. The critical appraisal checklists of the Centre for Evidence-Based Management were utilised for the quality appraisal while reporting the results using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses...