To the Editor, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental state in which there are early emerging problems in social communication along with fixed behavior patterns. Social difficulties in ASD are characterized by difficulty in interpretation of interpersonal signals such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language. Individuals with ASD often present with social...
Anxiety disorders represent the most prevalent class of mental health conditions globally, contributing significantly to disability and economic burden. While traditional diagnostic methods relying on clinician-administered scales and cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) remain foundational, a paradigm shift is underway. This review synthesizes the emerging trends revolutionizing the field,...
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy often experience debilitating physical and psychological symptoms, including cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has emerged as a complementary intervention to alleviate these burdens and enhance quality of life, but evidence in NSCLC populations...
Stress, overthinking and anxiety is one of the main problems taking the toll on youth in today society. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of yoga and meditation as non-pharmacological interventions on psychological distress among students. It got the quantitative research design done on 50 student of Government DSV Sanskrit College, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University,...
The global population is experiencing rapid aging, and the mental health needs of older adults have become an urgent public health concern, with anxiety levels becoming increasingly prevalent among older adults. In Thailand, stress and anxiety among older adults are anticipated to double in the next decade. Neuroticism, characterized by emotional instability and an impulse for negative...
The present study has two overarching research aims: first, to systematically examine the connection between dispositional mindfulness and anxiety among undergraduate students; second, to empirically test the mediating roles of rumination and sleep quality within this specific bivariate association, the present study recruited 767 undergraduate students (337 males, 430 females). The MAAS,...
CureusApril 1, 2026Pouya Azar, James Wong, Mohammadali Nikoo et al.
Developing and evaluating non-pharmacological treatments is critical for optimizing pain management and reducing dependence on opioids, as well as mitigating opioid-induced adverse effects. One promising approach involves the use of virtual reality (VR)- and augmented reality (AR)-guided mindfulness techniques. We examined the clinical utility of the Mindfulness app on the Apple Vision Pro...
This study explored the effects and change processes of a non-face-to-face mindfulness meditation program for a male office worker experiencing occupational stress and status anxiety. The participant completed an eight-session, Zoom-based program, and the data were analyzed using a qualitative single case study approach. Analysis revealed that the process of change evolved through four...
In contemporary sports, athletic performance is shaped by both physical fitness and psychological well-being, particularly among female sportspersons who often experience heightened performance anxiety and stress. This study examines the effectiveness of yoga-based interventions in improving physical fitness and reducing anxiety among adolescent Kho-Kho players. A total of 75 female athletes...
Objective: The Main Objective is to understand the predictors of quality of life and to find the effect of yoga and meditation on quality of life and anxiety among adolescents. Methods: For the present study the researcher collected a total sample size of 60. The sample was collected from the colleges of Nashik district (Maharashtra, India). The sample age group is between 16 to 19 years old...