May 20, 2026I. Ivlev, M. Pappas, Tamara P. Cheney et al.
Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for mental health and well-being of children and adolescents with and without anxiety, depression, and chronic health conditions. Data sources. Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and ERIC (2009-April 21, 2025); reference lists of relevant reviews. Review methods....
Discover EducationMay 20, 2026Shantanu Tilak, Traci Haly, Nathan Prince et al.
Self-regulation, which subsumes variables like emotional and behavioral regulation is usually measured using self-report and qualitative techniques, but biomarkers like heart rate variability (HRV) are also indicative of self-regulation. This study understood whether using a mindfulness-based virtual reality (VR) technology, aloeVR, produced adaptive effects on the HRV and self-reported...
BACKGROUND: Mindful eating interventions target behavioral and emotional processes involved in eating, but most structured programs have been evaluated in English-speaking settings and often compared with passive controls. This randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of the Mind-Eat program, a structured mindfulness-based intervention, versus treatment as usual consisting of a...
Young adult cancer survivors (YACS; 18-39 years old) face ongoing physical and psychosocial sequelae. The REDEFINE study tested the feasibility of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) using a randomized design. This secondary mixed-methods analysis examined whether qualitative mindfulness reflections were associated with meaningful changes in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement...
Eating disorders (EDs) have complex presentations with high rates of comorbidities and low recovery rates. Current treatment options often lack sufficiency in improving ED symptoms. Psychedelic-assisted therapies represent a novel treatment approach for the treatment of EDs, with research documenting preliminary positive evidence. However, psychedelics have their own challenges and risks which...
Abstract College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which faculty create restorative learning spaces that buffer students against negative mental health outcomes....
The term “Om” has been used as a chant in the Sanatan tradition as a beneficial Mantra for maintaining a sound mind in a sound body. This word has been in use extensively in meditation and Yoga. This research aimed to delve into the profound importance of ‘Om’ and the effects of chanting this Mantra on individual well-being, encompassing socio-cultural, physical and psycho-social dimensions. To...
May 16, 2026Karthikaa Menon, Khushi Gupta, Smriti Sethi
This chapter examines emerging trends in psycho-oncology by exploring the connection between the mind and the body, the role of the immune system and specific biological markers. Through a review of literature on the role of biomarkers, specifically IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1ra, this review paper aims to understand how these substances can be used to understand the progression of cancer, potential...
Jurnal NersMay 15, 2026Nasrawati Nasrawati, Sri Yuliatin, Siti Aisa et al.
Preeklampsia menyumbang 27,1% kematian ibu di Indonesia. Faktor psikologis, khususnya stres kronik dan kecemasan antenatal, berkontribusi signifikan terhadap patogenesis melalui aktivasi sumbu HPA dan disfungsi endotel. Mindfulness sebagai intervensi non-farmakologis berpotensi menargetkan jalur psikofisiologis ini. Mensintesis secara sistematis evidence mengenai efektivitas intervensi...
The increasing prevalence of stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges among students calls for comprehensive and policy-driven interventions that promote holistic development within the education system. This paper examines mindfulness as a transformative approach for enhancing student well-being in Indian education. Rooted in the Indian Knowledge System, mindfulness draws upon indigenous...