BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are prevalent and often co-occurring mental health disorders. While mindfulness training has shown efficacy in reducing symptoms, the underlying mechanisms, particularly the role of psychological resilience, remain underexplored. This study investigates whether mindfulness training alleviates anxiety and depression and hypothesizes that psychological resilience...
Psicología y SaludJune 30, 2026Luis Barrera Gutiérrez, Ana Moreno-Coutiño
La ansiedad precompetitiva es una de las principales barreras psicológicas en algunos deportes de combate, tales como el taekwondo, al comprometer la regulación emocional, la toma de decisiones y la ejecución técnico-táctica. En el presente estudio piloto se evaluó la eficacia del modelo de atención plena compasiva de Moreno para reducir la ansiedad precompetitiva en cinco taekwondoínes de alto...
With the rising global burden of psychological disorders, traditional interventions show limitations in supporting psychological well-being. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have become a respected, comprehensive, non-pharmacological approach that emphasises self-regulation and sustainable mental health. This review synthesises...
Objective: Medical students experience high psychological demands that predispose them to stress, anxiety, and depression. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression in 4th-year MBBS students and measure the efficacy of a short-term mindfulness-based life coaching (MBLC) intervention. Methods: This study consisted of a cross-sectional screening followed by a...
This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention in improving positive mental health and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among undergraduate students, in the context of rising global mental health challenges and limited access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Brazilian undergraduate pedagogy students...
Psilocin (4-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine) is a substituted tryptamine alkaloid and a nonselective serotonergic agonist acting predominantly at 5-HT2A/C receptors, with substantial binding to 5-HT1A and 5-HT2B receptors. Microdosing is the practice of taking a very small, sub-perceptual dose, typically 5% to 10% of a full recreational dose, to improve mood, creativity, and focus without...
PLoS OneJune 29, 2026Yunyun Zhao, Juanjuan Li, Xiaobei Li et al.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) combined with standard perioperative care on perioperative outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Methods: This retrospective study enrolled patients with advanced HCC who underwent TACE and received either standard perioperative care...
The mass evacuation of Israeli residents from conflict zones after the events of October 7, 2023, coupled with ongoing security threats, has taken a substantial psychological toll, with many individuals exhibiting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and sleep problems. This pilot study examined the feasibility and preliminary within-group changes associated with...
An individualized one‐day dosing regimen of a vaporized formulation of the psychedelic mebufotenin (5‐methoxy‐ N,N ‐dimethyltryptamine; 5‐MeO‐DMT) was more effective than placebo in improving depressive symptoms in adults with treatment‐resistant depression, a Phase 2b trial has found. No serious treatment‐emergent adverse events were reported during the 7‐day study. Results were published...
Background: Women referred for cervical screening because of abnormal cervical smears also require emotional and psychological support because of the fear of cancer diagnosis. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Coping programme on levels of cancer fear and awareness in women undergoing colposcopy. Methods: This is a prospective, single-centre,...
To explore the associations between mindfulness, psychological distress, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and examine whether psychological distress mediates the association between mindfulness and HRQOL in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). This is a secondary analysis of baseline data from a clinical trial investigating mindfulness-based interventions in patients with...
Background/Objectives: University students commonly experience psychological distress driven by academic demands, social transitions, and financial pressures. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as scalable approaches to improve mental health. However, evidence comparing their effectiveness across delivery formats remains limited. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness programs are increasingly delivered to adolescents to help them navigate emotional and social challenges, yet little is known about how they apply these skills after program completion. While most research has focused on short-term, school-based programs and intrapersonal outcomes, this qualitative study explored how adolescents integrated mindfulness into their...
Population aging demands accessible interventions for psychological well-being in later life. This work evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week mindful walking program in community-dwelling older adults and generated exploratory estimates of within-person change across emotional, psychosomatic, and psychological outcomes. Thirteen community-dwelling older adults participated in...
Purpose: In today's digital world, students often struggle with short attention spans, constant distractions, and high levels of stress. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the impact of mindfulness practices on the English Language Teaching (ELT) pre-service teachers’ (PTs) mindfulness and attention control in a state university in Türkiye. Method: Following a mixed-methods approach with a...
With the growing aging population and increased life expectancy, research must focus on enhancing not only longevity but also biopsychosocial well-being and positive aging. This study evaluated the effects of a structured Mindfulness and Compassion Program (MCP) on mental health, pain, mindfulness, self compassion, sleep, and social participation in older adults. Using a quasi-experimental...
Introduction: The return to normal life following the COVID-19 pandemic was evaluated in terms of anxiety upon awakening, sleep quality indicators, and dream characteristics. Methods: The sample comprised 394 women and 107 men who completed an online self-report questionnaire between August 15, 2022, and December 8, 2022 about their sleep and dream experience from the previous night....
Background: Contemporary music therapy is increasingly informed by approaches that conceptualize cognition as embodied, situated, and relational, as well as by collective improvisation practices based on gestural conduction and deep listening. However, there is limited theoretical integration between the 4E Cognition framework and models of conductive improvisation applied to therapeutic...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are promising evidence-based interventions to mitigate the mental health crisis amongst young adults. This meta-analysis investigated MBPs’ impact on mental health outcomes and facets of mindfulness to inform the design of precise, evidence-based interventions addressing young adults' needs. Methods Systematic searches were conducted using...
This review explores the therapeutic potential of hypnosis and meditation in managing phobias and mental disorders, particularly as non-pharmacological adjuncts in psychotherapeutic practice. The increasing global incidence of mental health conditions, coupled with interest in integrative treatment approaches, underscores the relevance of this study. A systematic review of peer-reviewed...