This study addresses Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA), a common issue in language learning, particularly in Arabic instruction at Madrasah Aliyah Raudlatut Tholabah Banyuwangi, where students often experience anxiety and fear of making mistakes while speaking Arabic. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of mindfulness techniques to reduce FLA and enhance language learning. Using a...
Provided herein are novel tricyclic 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.
The contemporary world is increasingly characterized by psychological instability, emotional fragmentation, existential uncertainty, and spiritual alienation. In the midst of technological advancement and material progress, modern humanity continues to suffer from anxiety, depression, restlessness, and a persistent crisis of meaning. Ancient Indian philosophical traditions, particularly the...
AIM This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing stress, anxiety, depression and improving mindfulness among nursing students. BACKGROUND Nursing students often experience significant psychological distress due to the demanding academic and clinical environments of nursing education. MBIs have been...
MindfulnessMay 1, 2026Cláudia P. Pires, Julieta Azevedo, Raquel Guiomar et al.
Abstract Objectives Research on structured, manualized psychotherapeutic interventions for high test anxiety (TA) in adolescents remains limited, particularly those integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based strategies. These psychological processes have been identified as protective factors for test anxiety, fostering adaptive emotional regulation and resilience. The AcAdeMiC...
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on educational stress and coping with exam anxiety and mindfulness in nursing students. This study utilizes a quasi-experimental design with the pretest-post-test control group. Personal information form, nursing education stress scale (NESS), state test anxiety scale (STAS), and mindful attention...
Brain and BehaviorMay 1, 2026Mauro Cozzolino, Marco Borgese, Giovanna Celia
BACKGROUND: University students face increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and self-efficacy, which may disrupt autonomic balance. While many mind-body interventions require sustained practice, growing evidence suggests that even a single session can yield immediate benefits. This randomized controlled trial compared the immediate and short-term effects of the brain wave modulation technique...
CureusMay 1, 2026Anupinder Thind, Pravin M Pisudde, Sonia Kochhar
Medical education has long been acknowledged as a very stressful career path that exposes students to greater chances of anxiety and burnout. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the overall impact of yoga-based volitional breathing (pranayama) interventions on self-perceived stress and anxiety among medical students worldwide. The review analysis was...
This study used a daily diary method to examine the temporal relationship between distress tolerance (DT), anxiety, and depression during a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). A total of 83 participants with high emotional distress completed daily diaries of mindfulness, DT, anxiety and depression over one week before, during, and after the intervention. Linear mixed models showed significant...
Introduction: Recent rapid technological advancements and societal changes have dramatically transformed modern life, leading to a significant increase in mental health concerns. Meditation, an ancient practice, has gained considerable attention in recent years for its psychological and neurological benefits. Aim: To compare levels of depression, anxiety and stress between Meditation...