Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
March 30, 2026
Sophie Grigoriadis, Neeti Sharma, Cindy-Lee Dennis et al.
Anxiety during pregnancy affects 1 in 4 pregnancies and is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. Early intervention is crucial to avoid persistent mental health issues and adverse obstetrical, neonatal and child outcomes. Traditional mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective, but its uptake is limited by its high resource intensity for patients and healthcare services. This...
The EUrASEANs: journal on global socio-economic dynamics
March 29, 2026
Xinying Zu, Nipaporn Sakulwongs
Anxiety is a prevalent issue among Chinese college students, yet the application of meditation interventions in higher education remains limited, and the mediating role of mental resilience is not well understood. This study examined the effects of an 8-week structured group meditation program on anxiety and the mediating function of mental resilience. Using a mixed-methods design, 158...
Scientific Reports
March 29, 2026
José Ramón Yela, Jose Buz, Antonio L Crego et al.
Little is known about the variables influencing the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions among long-term practitioners. This study examined the association between Loving-Kindness Compassion Meditation (LKCM) practice and anxiety levels in 60 experienced meditators. We analyzed practice duration, frequency, self-compassion, and cognitive fusion. Results indicated no direct association...
International Journal of English Linguistics
March 17, 2026
Laila Alghamdi, Suha Alansari
This study investigates how a Mindfulness-Intervention Program (MIP) influenced the speaking experiences of Saudi female TESOL student-teachers, focusing on the regulation of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety (FLSA). Guided by Kabat-Zinn’s mindfulness framework and Dörnyei’s Ideal L2 Self construct, a qualitative longitudinal design was implemented over ten weeks at a Saudi university. Data...
Frontiers in Psychology
March 17, 2026
Mehmet Bilgin Karademir, Melih Çalışır, Aydıner Birsin Yildiz et al.
2 citations
Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between athletes' challenge and threat perceptions and sport anxiety, and to evaluate the role of mindfulness in these relationships in terms of moderation and indirect effects (mediation). Methods: A total of 291 athletes from different sport branches participated in the study. Data were collected using the Challenge and...
Frontiers in Education
March 16, 2026
Abdulnaser Algaralleh, Ahmed Jibreel Matarneh, Salwa Al Majali et al.
The increasing prevalence of anxiety among university students highlights the importance of understanding psychological resources associated with wellbeing in digitally mediated contexts. Digital mindfulness has attracted growing attention, but the mechanisms linking individuals’ engagement in digital mindfulness activities to psychological outcomes remain insufficiently examined. Guided by...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
March 16, 2026
Xing-Chen Zhou, Shuang Wu, Kai-Zheng Wang et al.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the brain functional network remodeling associated with the relief of negative emotions in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) treated with lever positioning manipulation (LPM) using resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI) technology. METHODS: A prospective study included LDH patients (Group 1, n = 47) and age- and gender-matched healthy controls (Group 2, n = 43). Group 1...
Behaviour Research and Therapy
March 15, 2026
Ying Huang, Z. Chong, Zenan Dou et al.
OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the comparative efficacy of a self-help mindfulness intervention (sMBI) and a combined mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy intervention (sMBI + CBT) in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, it explored the mechanisms underlying these interventions. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), 335 university students from...
Health sport rehabilitation
March 14, 2026
I. Saravanan, Andipatti Selvam, S. Sanjaykumar et al.
Background and purpose Sports anxiety among athletes hinders their performance in competitions. Sports anxiety management secured special attention from coaches and athletes to increase performance in competitive settings. Mindfulness-based approaches improve performance by strengthening attentional focus, promoting acceptance of internal experiences, and reducing maladaptive cognitive...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 13, 2026
Prashant Gunjan
preprint
This conceptual paper proposes a psychological model exploring how contemplative practices facilitate transformation by influencing ego dissolution, death anxiety, and impulse regulation. Drawing on insights from mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative traditions, the study examines how the temporary reduction of egoic boundaries (ego dissolution) can diminish existential fears and improve...