The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) protocol on academic anxiety, emotion regulation, and psychological well-being among female university students.This study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group and a two-month follow-up.The statistical population consisted of female students at Islamic...
Frontiers in PsychologyFebruary 25, 2026Natalie L. Dyer, Meredith Sprengel, Ivo V. Stuldreher et al.
Background: The human body radiates multiple biological fields which can be measured with sensors directly on or off the body. These electromagnetic fields are hypothesized to be altered by mind and body practices. The primary goal of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility of continuous multi-sensor monitoring during meditation and breathwork practices. It also explored methods to...
Abstract Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi , is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and Europe. Although antibiotics effectively treat most cases, an estimated 10–20% of patients develop post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLD), a chronic syndrome marked by fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties, mood disturbance, and reduced quality of life. There are no...
Excessive and prolonged stress is linked to adverse physical and psychological outcomes. Social evaluative threats such as public speaking can trigger acute stress which can elicit significant physiological and psychological stress responses. Mindfulness has been proposed as a factor protecting individuals from these responses, particularly under high-stress conditions. This study tested the...
BACKGROUND: The quality and valence of psychedelic experiences are influenced by a range of psychological and contextual factors. This study examines baseline mood and the "relational triad"-comprising social connectedness, mindfulness, and spirituality-as potential predictors of the quality of naturalistic psychedelic experiences. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Predicting Responses to...
Abstract Background Migrant children often experience greater anxiety and depression than their local peers due to challenges in adapting to urban life. Emotional resilience and mindfulness may serve as protective factors for mental health, but their influence on migrant children’s emotional well-being is not well understood. This study explored differences in anxiety, depression, mindfulness,...
Background: Due to exhausting fast pace of life, stress has become an integral part of our lives. It further leads to various physical and psychiatric disorders. Contrarily Yoga has been proven to be beneficial in improving our overall health. Doing a non-psychopharmacological intervention like Yoga alone in people have stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia in Mohali having ‘C.M di Yogshala...
Objectives: Caregivers of patients undergoing ambulatory cancer surgery frequently experience heightened anxiety while having limited access to real-time psychosocial support. This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a brief, self-guided mindfulness-based audio intervention delivered in the surgical waiting room. Methods: This pilot feasibility study used...
Post–Sectio Caesarea (SC) mothers are vulnerable to anxiety due to postoperative pain, limited mobility, and concerns regarding their maternal role and recovery process. If left unmanaged, anxiety can negatively affect maternal well-being, breastfeeding, and mother–infant bonding. Nonpharmacological interventions such as Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery are considered safe and effective...
The present study examined neuroticism and openness as predictors of social readjustment and nightmare distress among middle-aged adults. A sample of 205 adults aged 35 to 60 years completed the Big Five Inventory (BFI), the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), and the Nightmare Distress Questionnaire (NDQ). Correlational findings indicated that neuroticism was positively associated with...
In Canada, the use of both prescription medications and psychedelics has become increasingly prevalent. As of 2022, approximately 16.5% of Canadians—about 6.3 million individuals—were prescribed at least one antidepressant, with fluoxetine remaining one of the most commonly used options (IQVIA, 2023). Benzodiazepine use, including drugs like alprazolam, ranges between 5% to 10% nationwide, with...
People with cancer often experience anxiety and depression following a diagnosis and can face barriers to accessing treatment for their mental health. An increasing number of patients are considering alternative approaches to managing their mental health symptoms, such as the psychedelic, psilocybin. A growing number of clinical trials show significant and enduring improvements in mood and...
This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, examined recent scientific evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based psychological interventions (Mindfulness-Based Interventions, MBIs) in reducing anxiety among the adult population. Empirical studies, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews published between 2022 and 2024 were...
Sleep paralysis is a distressing parasomnia marked by temporary immobility during sleep–wake transitions, often accompanied by intense fear and hallucinatory experiences. While traditionally explained through neurophysiological mechanisms, this contemporary review highlights the significant role of psychological factors in shaping both the onset and experience of sleep paralysis episodes....
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, often cultivated through meditation and reflective practices. Mindfulness in education can create a revolution by enhancing emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy among students/learners. In this paper, we will discuss the importance of mindfulness in Education, how mindful practices can reduce stress,...
Although there is increasing evidence of the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) for depressive and anxiety disorders, less is known regarding how different methodological aspects affect outcomes. This study investigated the moderating impact of one or multiple dosing sessions and type of adjunctive psychotherapy on the efficacy of PAP in depression and anxiety populations....
Individuals with mental disabilities are vulnerable to anxiety, stress, and depression that affect emotional and social functioning. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) accompanied by Osho Kundalini music on reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 15 participants...
Abstract Background Vocational college students generally face the dilemma of anxiety, while traditional forms of mental health education are relatively single. Mindfulness training emphasizes conscious and non judgmental awareness of the present, and has been proven to effectively alleviate anxiety. The research aims to explore the innovative approach of integrating mindfulness training into...