The Correction Welfare Society of Korea
April 30, 2026
The Correction Welfare Society Of Korea, Jiwoong Song, Hyunsuk Han
This study aimed to examine the effects of body scan meditation on depression, anxiety, stress, and impulsivity among alcohol-related offenders. A total of 30 inmates from A correctional facility in Jeonbuk Province were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in six sessions of body scan meditation over a two-week period. The...
Bulletin of psychotherapy
April 28, 2026
Vera M. Ruzinova, Anastasia V. Kotelnikova, Maria G. Kiseleva et al.
Relevance. Anxiety disorders affect over 4 % of the global population, significantly impairing quality of life and creating a substantial burden on healthcare systems. The limited efficacy of existing treatment modalities necessitates the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches. Objective. To conduct a systematic analysis and integration of data regarding the potential of various...
Behavioral Sciences
April 28, 2026
Mindfulness as a Protective Factor Against Orthorexia: The Mediating Role of Body Image Anxiety.
Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation
April 27, 2026
Bradley Hoff, Brittany Palmer, Ümit Daşdöğen
Immersive virtual reality (IVR) has emerged as a promising adjunct in clinical interventions, enabling practice within realistic, immersive environments that closely simulate real-world experiences. However, its potential role in voice therapy and meditation-based approaches remains limited. In this exploratory study, the authors sought to evaluate the effects of meditation, with and without an...
Frontiers in Sleep
April 23, 2026
Erlend Haarr Drugli, Oskar Emil Lehmann, Ståle Pallesen et al.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of various parasomnias in the general Norwegian adult population and explore their associations with insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in September 2024 among 1002 adults (50.7% male, mean age 50.3), drawn from a large population-based sample from a national web panel. Participants reported lifetime...
Psychopharmacology
April 23, 2026
Josephine Sena Lumor, Henriette Nyberg, Elisabeth Nerem et al.
Abstract Rationale As cannabis legalization and decriminalization have expanded, it is increasingly perceived as a low-risk substance. Concurrently, the potency of cannabis products and the number of young adults seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder have risen markedly. A growing body of research links early onset, frequent use, and high potency cannabis products to a range of adverse...
Journal of Research in Nursing
April 23, 2026
D. J. Berdida, Jhana Rai DC Panday, Annrhea Nicole S Domingo et al.
Background The mediating role of mindfulness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) university students from lower-middle-income countries like the Philippines remains unreported. Aims To examine the mediating role of mindfulness in the associations of depression, anxiety, stress and mental well-being among LGBTQ university students. Methods This cross-sectional...
Frontiers in Neurology
April 23, 2026
Jing Cao, ZiYuan Wang, GeGe Lv et al.
Background Paclitaxel (PTX), a broad-spectrum anti-tumor drug, is extensively employed as a first-line chemotherapy for solid tumors, including lung and breast cancers. However, it induces chemotherapy-related pain and anxiety in over 53% of patients. S-ketamine, the S-enantiomer of ketamine, exerts rapid antidepressant effects. In this study, we established a PTX model to examine the effects...
Frontiers in Psychology
April 23, 2026
Lufang Cai, Ang Li
Background: This study examined the association between mindfulness and social anxiety among university students and tested the chain mediating roles of self-compassion and rumination. Methods: Using random sampling and online surveys, 860 university students (465 males and 395 females) completed self-report measures of mindfulness, social anxiety, rumination, and self-compassion. Structural...
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
April 20, 2026
Jieping Ding, Zafar Mehnaz Ali, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim et al.
Depression is a prevalent mental health issue among older adults, often exacerbated by chronic illness, social isolation, and age-related cognitive changes. Standard treatments (e.g., pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy) may not always be effective, acceptable, or accessible for this population. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) integrates mindfulness practices with...