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...
April LaGue, Gene Eakin, Cass Dykeman
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In this nonconcurrent, multiple-baseline, single-subject research study, the authors conducted a preliminary exploration of whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can be expanded to the treatment of math anxiety. Three high school students who were assessed with high levels of math anxiety met individually twice a week for 6 weeks with the school counselor who used a manualized MBCT...
Joy Bose
BackgroundAnxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, are a major problem among adolescents and young adults. Structured mindfulness based interventions such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) have been shown to be at least as effective as other interventions for treating anxiety, but a thorough analysis of...
Nasrollahi Masumeh, Ghazanfar Pour Masumeh, Ahmadi Atefeh et al.
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Abstract Background: Loss of a fetus may cause mental health problems in women. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Mindfulness-Based on Stress Reduction (MBSR) on anxiety, depression, and stress of women with early pregnancy termination. Methods: This study was performed on 106 women with the early loss of pregnancy; in Shiraz, Iran. The intervention group underwent eight...
Mohadese Golsorkhi, Noshirvan Khezri, Elahe Kheirkhah et al.
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BackgroundMindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) reduces pain, depression, and anxiety in patients suffering from various illnesses. MBSR and other complementary/alternative therapies can be used in conjunction with prescription medications. This article examines the effectiveness of MBSR as a mind-body intervention on the level of pain, depression, and anxiety in females with chronic low...
Luisa Čapková, Ginie Servant Miklos
Eco-anxiety is gaining attention as a growing mental health issue. This phenomenon emerges due to perceived lack of control over ecological destruction, and is characterized by a spectrum of emotions, such as grief, anger, worry, uncertainty and hopelessness. However, eco-anxiety appears to affect more than one’s emotional state, with consequences for behaviour and engagement with environmental...
Suvosree Bhattacharya, Pritha Mukhopadhyay
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Abstract Background Mindfulness based interventions (MBIs) have shown effectiveness in anxiety disorders with most studies suggesting moderate level of efficacy. Majority of the studies are based on outcome and efficacy measures of intervention. Enough attention on the process of intervention and mechanism of change in MBI has not been widely explored. In this context, the present study focused...
Nhat Chi Mai
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Introduction: An individual’s level of mindfulness can predict his/her level of general health, anxiety, and anger. If we have a valuable tool for measuring mindfulness, we can predict such factors more concisely. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare a narrowband and a broadband mindfulness scale in predicting the level of general health, anxiety, and anger in a general population.
Anton Skolzkov
Social studies show an increasing number of people with anxiety disorders and depression around the world. Selected data on Russia confirm this trend. Despite the overall improvement in the world economic situation in recent decades, the stress level has not decreased. Freshmen are particularly vulnerable to stress. This pilot study assesses the mindfulness training effectiveness, which was...
Anton Skolzkov
Globally, there has been an increase in the number of people with anxiety disorders and depression which is confirmed by particular Russian data. Despite overall improvements in the global economic situation in recent decades, general stress levels have not decreased. University freshmen are particularly vulnerable to stress. Therefore, this pilot study assesses the effectiveness of mindfulness...