- 1. Background Late-pregnancy anxiety is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite the growing popularity of prenatal yoga as a holistic intervention combining physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation, limited evidence exists regarding its effectiveness in reducing anxiety among pregnant women in semi-urban Indian settings such as...
Advanced cancer patients in palliative care frequently face severe existential anxiety and diminished quality of life (QoL). While managing this psychological distress is critical, pharmacological interventions often present adverse side effects. This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Mindfulness-Based Nursing Intervention (MBNI) on anxiety levels and...
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating orofacial pain condition frequently complicated by anxiety and depression, forming a self-reinforcing pain-affect cycle with limited therapeutic options. A TN mouse model with anxiety-like behavior was established using partial infraorbital nerve transection (pIONT). Esketamine (ES) (5 or 10 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally from postoperative...
The rapid advancement of information technology has created new opportunities to support children's social-emotional learning through interactive digital media. However, information systems that integrate mindfulness practices with gamification remain limited, despite their potential to enhance emotion regulation and reduce anxiety among young children. This study aims to develop a...
Background: Insomnia is conventionally framed as a clinical and epidemiological burden, yet emerging psychological literature suggests sleep disruption is entangled with death anxiety and mortality salience, where nighttime wakefulness is when the mind's habitual defenses against death-awareness weaken, surfacing existential distress that manifests physiologically as hyperarousal. In Indonesia,...
Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing long-term hemodialysis are vulnerable to anxiety and decreased quality of life due to prolonged physical and psychological burdens. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of mindfulness spiritual therapy intervention on anxiety levels and quality of life among chronic kidney disease patients at a hemodialysis center in Central Java,...
Emotions during language learning fluctuate rapidly, but intervention studies often miss when change occurs. In a two-arm randomized ecological momentary trial, 84 university foreign-language learners completed a 20-day protocol comprising 5 baseline, 10 intervention, and 5 post-intervention days, with five assessments per day (6,281 observations). Forty-seven participants completed three daily...
MindfulnessJuly 22, 2026Kate Gliske, Gretchen Buchanan, Delaina Carlson et al.
Maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period is critical for offspring’s well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are evidence-based approaches that reduce psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and stress while promoting well-being. MBPs may be particularly suited to the perinatal period, given concerns about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy...
In the last two decades, traditional neuroscience has increasingly sought to investigate the so-called neural correlates of conscious states, with a growing scientific interest into contemplative practices such as meditation. Phenomenological accounts of such experiences have likewise been studied in depth, frequently by the use of rating scales or questionnaires. Yet, first- and third-person...
Background Anxiety is one of the most prevalent global mental health disorders, with its incidence having risen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and remaining elevated in the post-pandemic era. According to the process model of emotion regulation, mindfulness may serve as an early-stage cognitive change strategy that enhances emotional stability and ultimately reduces anxiety. While...
Psicologia e Saúde em DebateJuly 20, 2026Gustavo Santos de Oliveira, Luiza Ester Lima de Oliveira Rosa, José Clerton de Oliveira Martins
O excesso de estímulos ao desempenho e à produtividade tem provocado um estado de cansaço compartilhado na sociedade contemporânea, contribuindo para o surgimento de adoecimentos psíquicos associados à exaustão. Em contraste, movimentos que desafiam essa lógica, como o Yoga, ganham notoriedade no Brasil. Essa prática tem como proposta integrar aspectos físicos, emocionais, mentais e espirituais...
Maternal mental health is a major global concern affecting both pregnant women and fetal development. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown benefits in improving maternal mental health. This study assessed the effects of digital and conventional face-to-face MBIs on psychological distress among pregnant women. Two independent reviewers conducted the literature search and study...
Open MindJuly 19, 2026Eirini Karakasidou, Athina Komninou, Markella Kotzia
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Study type: Randomized, controlled, parallel-group trial (retrospective registration; data collection already complete). Rationale/Background: University students training in psychology face elevated academic and emotional demands that place them at risk for stress, anxiety, and depression. This study examined whether a brief self-compassion and mindfulness training program could improve...
The Effects of Yoga, Meditation, and Breathing Techniques on Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Proposal for an Integrated Neurosomatic Mental Health Model Mental health problems associated with stress, anxiety, and reduced psychological well-being have become increasingly prevalent worldwide, highlighting the need for innovative and integrative approaches in mental health care...
Psilocybin shows therapeutic promise for several psychiatric disorders, but the acute perceptual and cognitive alterations produced by conventional doses (10-25 mg) require in-clinic supervision, which limits scalability. Whether the therapeutically relevant pharmacology of psilocybin can be separated from its hallucinogenic activity remains unresolved. To address this gap, we conducted a Phase...
Modern SportJuly 18, 2026Zahraa Hazim Yuneus, Liqa' Abdulzahra Obaid, Hind Waleed Kalf et al.
Modern sports increasingly recognize psychological factors alongside physical performance. In gymnastics, emotional stability is critical, particularly for high-flying skills that involve significant heights, aerial spins, and precise landings. These demands make gymnasts vulnerable to fear, separation anxiety, and loss of control during flight, leading to hesitation, reduced confidence, and...
This chapter addresses how a professor can incorporate mindfulness into bar exam preparation. The high-stakes nature of the bar exam can be highly stressful, potentially hindering performance. My bar exam course (and this chapter) provides students with a template for a holistic approach to bar exam studying. This template is rooted in the Zen principles of focus, discipline, awareness,...
Anxiety disorders remain one of the most prevalent mental health presentations encountered in Australian counselling and psychotherapy practice. While Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) carries a strong evidence base, this paper advances the view that hypnosis, integrated thoughtfully within a CBT framework, offers a practical approach to address this problem. Combining these modalities, the...
Objective: To explore the relationship between mindfulness and mental health among older adults, and to further examine the predictive effect of mindfulness on mental health. Methods: Based on the original survey data, 301 retired older adults aged over 60 years were selected as participants, and only two core variables, mindfulness and mental health, were retained for analysis. The Chinese...
JMIR Research ProtocolsJuly 17, 2026Santosha Veeramachaneni, Elizabeth Park, Jeffrey Martin et al.
Hypnosis is a focused state of consciousness that enhances concentration, attention, and responsiveness to suggestion. It has shown efficacy in treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, its potential for addressing burnout and related symptoms remains underexplored. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the...