Danielle Moskow Diamond, Joshua Curtiss, Joseph K. Carpenter et al.
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Abstract Background: Many individuals who engage in mindfulness techniques experience decreased anxiety. Yet some who engage in mindfulness, particularly those with panic disorder (PD) or elevated anxiety sensitivity (AS) note heightened anxiety when focusing on particular sensations. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is the most widely utilized mindfulness questionnaire- however,...
Daniela Aisenberg-Shafran, Liav Shturm
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Abstract Older adults often avoid seeking psychological treatment, challenging their ability to adaptively deal with anxiety, stress and depression. The aim of the current study was to compare the effects of a mindfulness intervention vs. cognitive-behavioral-therapy (CBT) on measures of emotional distress and attitudes towards seeking mental-health treatment among older adults. Twenty-four...
Emily Carl
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Physical exercise shows ameliorative effects on anxiety symptoms. Only about half of individuals in the United States meet recommended physical activity levels, and those with anxiety show even lower levels. One barrier to exercise among individuals with anxiety is anxiety sensitivity, which is the belief that anxiety and sensations that mimic symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences. This...
Li Sun
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Abstract The increasing use of digital technologies in daily life has led to a growing number of studies in the field of digital psychology. While research in this area has provided valuable insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of digital technologies for mental health and well-being, there is still much to be learned about the complex relationship between technology and...
Within this self-study, I aim to create an effective warmup that prepares me mentally for performance situations, and which can reduce my level of stress in such scenarios. As a dancer who often suffers from stage fright, finding a solution is a challenging, yet an important step to take. keywords:
Carie Justine Estrellado
The study focused on the link between school-based mindfulness program activities using the facets: explaining, observing, reacting with awareness, non-judging, and non-reacting to students ' level of test anxiety. Two self-report measures were undertaken through survey questionnaire. The findings showed that through Mindfulness, the students perceived a moderate level of mindfulness in all...
Muhammad Abid Azam, Vered Latman, Joel Katz
Mindfulness-based interventions have received empirical support in recent decades for the management of symptoms related to depression, anxiety (Hofmann, Sawyer, Witt, & Oh, 2010) and chronic pain (Chiesa & Serretti, 2011). These interventions often provide training in mindfulness practices, including the introductory practice of mindful breathing which involves paying nonjudmental attention to...
Zeynep Koçali, Asuman Aşık
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Abstract Background Foreign language learning often triggers significant anxiety, particularly in speaking tasks, which can hinder students’ performance and engagement. According to recent research, mindfulness stands as a promising approach to alleviate such anxiety and foster a more supportive language learning environment. Aims This study explores the impact of a mindfulness-based...
Ariel Siritorn Orasud, Mai Uchiyama, Ian Pagano et al.
BACKGROUND Anxiety- and cancer-related neuropathy are two persistent effects related to treatment for cancer. Mindfulness meditation has been used with substantial impact as a nonpharmacologic intervention to mitigate side and late effects of treatment. Mobile apps are ubiquitous for most of the general population, yet have a particular relevance for cancer survivors, given that physical and...
Betül Tatar, Esther K. Papies
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Decentering is a key component of mindfulness, conceptualised as a metacognitive insight into the transience of one’s mental experiences (Safran & Segal, 1990). In this preregistered mixed-methods experiment, we examined the effectiveness of a brief decentering-based mindfulness strategy in curbing anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants (N = 316; non-meditators) were instructed...