International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Meditation ., Mindfulness ., Physiological Recovery: The Role Of Adherence et al.
Background: The effectiveness of meditation for anxiety management is well-documented; however, the role of adherence and its impact on physiological recovery remains underexplored. Objective: This study investigates the association between meditation adherence, anxiety reduction, and physiological outcomes (heart rate and blood pressure) in adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Sasmita Rout, Prabhanshu .
Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. Non-pharmacological therapies such as meditation are gaining recognition as effective adjuncts to standard treatment. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of an 8-week structured meditation programme in reducing anxiety symptoms and enhancing psychological well-being among adults diagnosed with...
Clinical Psychology Review
February 1, 2026
Liucan Xu, Simon B. Goldberg, Lin Zhang et al.
1 citation
Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs), which integrate ethical and moral practices, have emerged as promising treatments for depressive and anxiety symptoms. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of SG-MBIs in reducing depression and anxiety among adults. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including adults from clinical...
Brain and Behavior
February 1, 2026
Burçin Ün, Zeki Akarsakarya, Özlem Yorulmaz Özü et al.
Previous studies have suggested that adenosinergic system in the central nervous system may play a role in both behavioral changes and the physiopathology induced by Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and this is thought to be mediated by adenosine A2A receptors (A2ARs). However, the contribution of the adenosinergic system to the anxiety-like behaviors in response to THC in mice is not well...
BMC Psychology
January 31, 2026
Childhood trauma and anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students: the moderating and mediating roles of mindfulness.
Cell Biology and Toxicology
January 30, 2026
Jia-Yi Wei, Peng Lv, Jiayu Zhang et al.
Repeated exposure to ketamine leads to mental behavioral disorders and cognitive deficits in mice. As a neurotransmitter receptor, dopamine receptor 1 (DRD1) is involved in mental regulation and memory formation. However, the role of DRD1 in ketamine's behavioral disorder and neurotoxicity remains unclear. We found that seven-day ketamine exposure induced anxiety-like, depressive-like behavior...
Journal of Educational, Cultural and Psychological Studies
January 29, 2026
Leslie Burton, Amanda Tatnall, Aedan Frumento
Abstract The goal of this study was to evaluate the relationship between a meditation app and anxiety. The effect of a free 13 minute guided meditation exercise (Take a Break!) on State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores was evaluated in a normative sample of 75 undergraduate students. The only significant group difference was for state anxiety after intervention, such that the meditation...
Psychology and Mental Health Care
January 28, 2026
Kianoush Saberi *
Transition to work requires the female students to be compatible with new environments, situations and people that often lead to depression, stress, anxiety and ambiguity. In order to overcome this issue, the concept of mindfulness delivers mental health and welfare notably in depressive and stressful situation as well as feelings of anxiety and concern. Thus, an endeavor in this paper has been...
Frontiers in Public Health
January 27, 2026
Shaolei Chen, Zhuoling Xie, Hongjing Wu et al.
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In an era of ubiquitous digital communication, online social anxiety has become an increasingly salient issue in the context of digital wellbeing. While procrastination is a known risk factor for psychological distress, the cognitive pathways linking it to online anxiety-and the protective factors that might mitigate these associations-remain poorly understood. Drawing on Conservation of...
Research Square
January 27, 2026
Pierrick Laulan, Jérôme Cuadrado, Roberta Antonini Philippe et al.
preprint
Abstract Objectives Ultra-trail runners face sustained psychological demands during pre-competition preparation, yet little is known about factors associated with mental health in this population. Guided by Monitor and Acceptance Theory (MAT) as a heuristic process framework, this study examined associations between mindfulness facets, sport anxiety, and psychological outcomes in ultra-trail...