Women & health
August 25, 2026
Adebimpe Obembe, Jasmine Ramos, Emily Reis et al.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects many women of reproductive age, often disrupting daily activities. Mindfulness- and relaxation-based techniques, such as yoga and progressive muscle relaxation techniques, can alleviate both physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with PMS. This systematic review synthesized existing evidence on the effects of mindfulness and relaxation interventions on...
Healthcare
August 24, 2026
Nehal Shalaby Awad Mahmoud, Nourhan Essam Hendawi, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr et al.
Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Limited knowledge regarding cervical cancer prevention and elevated anxiety levels may hinder women's participation in preventive measures. Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning integrates mindfulness practices with social-emotional learning strategies and may...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
August 24, 2026
Jude Chukwudi Ekwo
The study investigated academic anxiety and mindfulness as predictors of substance use among undergraduate students, with one hundred and ninety-four (194) undergraduate students which comprises of 107 females and 87 males with mean age of 20.76 and S.D of 2.62 were drawn using multi-stage (cluster, simple random: by balloting and purposive) sampling techniques as participants from Enugu State...
International Journal on Integrated Education
August 19, 2026
Riska Dwi Mitasari, Isrida Yul Arifiana, Ratih Wahyu Saputri
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive and difficult-to-control worry accompanied by cognitive, emotional, physiological, and behavioral symptoms that can interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness training is one psychological approach used to support anxiety management. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training in reducing GAD symptoms...
PsyArXiv
August 16, 2026
preprint
Trait Mindfulness Facets, Anxiety, and Cognitive Performance in a Diverse Young Adult Sample
Frontiers in Psychology
August 14, 2026
Yang Song, Yanxuan Chen, Junfeng Huang
Background and aims Anxiety is a well-established affective factor that impairs second language (L2) learning, whereas mindfulness may alleviate anxiety and enhance cognitive processing. However, whether mindfulness serves as a mechanism linking anxiety to L2 performance remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between anxiety and L2...
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters
August 13, 2026
Ram W. Sabnis, Anika R. Sabnis
Provided herein are novel tetrahydropyridinyl-6,6-bicyclic compounds as 5-HT2A receptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse and headaches, and processes for preparing such compounds.
International Journal of Philosophy and Theology
August 13, 2026
Hsin-Yuan Liu, Hsuan-Pin Chen
1 citation
This paper addresses the contemporary crisis of existential vacuum by examining how death anxiety may be reinterpreted through meaning-centered contemplation. Drawing on Ken Wilber’s Three Eyes of Knowing, the study brings Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, transpersonal psychology, Buddhist Nianfo practice, and selected insights from cognitive neuroscience into philosophical dialogue. Nianfo is...
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
August 12, 2026
Doğa Sevinçok, Hasan Can Özbay, Mutlu Muhammed Özbek
Background: Functional somatic symptoms are common in children and adolescents and are often associated with anxiety and perceived stress. Mindfulness may be protective, but the mechanisms linking mindfulness to somatic symptom severity remain unclear. This study aimed to examine relationships between mindfulness, perceived stress, anxiety, and somatic symptom severity using a serial mediation...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
August 12, 2026
T. Muraleedharan, N. K Arjunan, T. Deepthi
preprint
The present study investigated the effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing test anxiety among secondary school students and examined whether its effectiveness varied according to students’ levels of academic achievement. A quasi-experimental pretest–post-test control group design was employed. The participants comprised 166 Standard IX students from four intact divisions of a...
Drugs and Drug Candidates
August 12, 2026
M. Salgaço, D. D. Farias, Mariela Zucolo de Souza et al.
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the effects of a single dose of psilocybin-containing Psilocybe cubensis extract on gut microbiota composition, microbial metabolism, and intestinal immune-related responses. Methods: A single dose of P. cubensis extract (35 mg/L) was subjected to colonic fermentation using the SHIME® model inoculated with fecal microbiota from individuals with...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
August 10, 2026
Dipendra Nath Subedi, Zem Kumari Lamichhane, Janaki Sharma
preprint
In today's rapidly changing, highly competitive, and technology-driven world, students are increasingly exposed to psychological stress and anxiety. Academic pressure, examinations, career uncertainty, family expectations, and social comparison have become major contributors to poor mental health among school and university students. These challenges not only affect academic performance but...
Journal of Parkinson's disease
August 6, 2026
Akila Rayapuraju, Preeti U. Reed, Jennifer Liu et al.
BackgroundAnxiety and other non-motor symptoms can greatly diminish quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Yet, few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have assessed accessible, non-pharmacological mental health treatments for people with PD.ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility and impact of brief, remotely-delivered meditation and breathwork on neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
August 4, 2026
Rebecca L. Gould, Matthew Hoad-Robson, Kim Bevan et al.
Abstract Background Group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is recommended for the treatment of subthreshold-to-mild depressive symptoms. Timely access to MBCT, however, is limited by accessibility issues. Self-help MBCT can overcome these issues, but is associated with poorer engagement. Incorporating virtual reality into self-help MBCT (VR-MBCT) may improve engagement, but relatively...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
August 4, 2026
Gaoqin Tang, Unfai Cho, Jun Zhang et al.
Background: Perinatal depression is a highly common clinical complication. While expert panels advocate for non-pharmacological treatments, the relative benefits of mindfulness-based interventions delivered face-to-face versus through emerging digital platforms have not been examined within a single integrated synthesis that distinguishes the contribution of delivery mode from that of trial era...
The Indonesian Journal of Public Health
August 3, 2026
Melati Anggraini, Supriyadi Supriyadi, Isna Hikmawati et al.
Introduction: University students represent a vulnerable population navigating psychosocial transitions from adolescence to adulthood. Studies indicate that 50–60% of students worldwide experience significantly elevated anxiety levels, particularly during the final stages of their academic journey. This high prevalence can impair cognitive performance and emotional well-being. Digital...
Rooyesh Psychological Journal
August 1, 2026
Kavian Hadipour, Hassan Satvat Qasriki
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Group Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on treatment adherence, existential anxiety, and stress-coping strategies in men with gastric cancer. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest–posttest and a control group. The study population consisted of male patients with gastric cancer in Urmia during the first half of...
Healthcare
August 1, 2026
Nicole Ennis, Katie Kloss, Alyssa Flores
Introduction: Epidemiological data indicate that over half of people who consume cannabis report anxiety reduction as a reason for use. Anxiety is frequently cited as a primary motivation for cannabis use among both medical and recreational consumers. The lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders in the United States is approximately 34% with more recent data suggesting that the figure may be as...
Jurnal Ilmiah STIKES Yarsi Mataram
August 1, 2026
Fina Lestari Larasati Frans, Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Veronika Toru et al.
Pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection that can cause shortness of breath and impact the patient's psychological condition, including anxiety. Unmanaged anxiety can worsen respiratory status and increase the risk of complications. One independent nursing intervention that can be provided to reduce anxiety is mindfulness spiritual therapy. This study aims to apply mindfulness spiritual...
Mindfulness
August 1, 2026
Yubing Wang
Abstract Objectives Physical activity and meditation may each relate to mental health, but their joint associations in U.S. adults are unclear. We examined the separate and joint associations of any past-year meditation and meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines with depression and anxiety symptoms. Method We analyzed data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult file ( n...