Journal of Affective Disorders
September 1, 2025
Elizabeth A Hoge, Mihriye Mete, Amanda W Baker et al.
3 citations
During the pandemic, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) versus the antidepressant, escitalopram (ESC) added a second phase using a synchronous, videoconference (VC) format for both interventions, enabling randomized and naturalistic comparisons. The original in-person RCT demonstrated non-inferiority of MBSR to ESC. In the second phase, we...
August 31, 2025
Arpita Garud
Abstract Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, impairing psychological and physical functioning, and diminishing quality of life. Conventional pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments are effective but may not be equally accessible or culturally accepted in all contexts. This study examines the impact of yoga and meditation on anxiety and...
Revista Mexicana de Investigación e Intervención Educativa
August 29, 2025
Seyyed Nasser Mousavi, Hojjat Ravan Nakhjavan
1 citation
This study examined the effects of mindfulness practices on speaking performance and speaking anxiety among introverted and extroverted English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A non-equivalent quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used with 60 intermediate male EFL learners aged 17–23 from a private language institute in Ardabil, Iran. Participants were divided into four groups:...
Bioengineering
August 29, 2025
Alessia Bramanti, Colomba Pessolano, Marina Garofano et al.
1 citation
(1) Background: Chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs), such as COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease, are often accompanied by psychological distress and reduced quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), including digital and virtual reality (VR) formats, have emerged as promising non-pharmacological approaches to improve symptom management and well-being. This systematic...
Mindfulness
August 28, 2025
Fang Fei Lyu, Vimala Ramoo, Ping Lei Chui et al.
Exercise has known benefits for bone, physical, and mental health. This study aimed to determine the effects of a tailored mindful exercise program on back pain, balance, kinesiophobia, mindfulness, anxiety, and depression in older patients with primary osteoporosis. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in a hospital setting in Kunming, China. Eligible patients were...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
August 26, 2025
Turaga Narayana
Youth in India, aged 15–29 years, face increasing levels of stress and anxiety due to academic pressures, career uncertainties, lifestyle transitions, and sociocultural expectations. Rajyoga meditation, a spiritual and psychological practice introduced by the Brahma Kumaris, has gained attention as a non-pharmacological tool for emotional regulation and mental health management. This review...
Psychology, Health & Medicine
August 25, 2025
Zhenglin Ji, Yujie Zhang, Xiaoxiao Xu et al.
ABSTRACT Anxiety is commonly present in medical students. Mindfulness can effectively treat anxiety, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the association between mindfulness and anxiety, and the mediation roles of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and neuroticism. This cross-sectional study enrolled medical students from the Army Medical University in April...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
August 23, 2025
Ramdas Jadhav
Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as effective tools in sports psychology, offering athletes strategies to reduce performance-related anxiety and enhance overall performance. This paper explores the impact of mindfulness practices such as focused breathing, present-moment awareness, and acceptance on psychological well-being and athletic outcomes. Evidence from randomized controlled...
Research Journal of Psychology
August 22, 2025
This research examined the impact of Mindfulness-Based Play Therapy (MBPT) on alleviating anxiety in children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A quasi-experimental pretest and posttest control group design was utilised involving 40 children aged 7 to 11 years, who were randomly allocated to experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent 10...
International Journal of Environmental Sciences
August 20, 2025
Mrs. Ekta Sharma, Mrs. Swati Tripathy, Prof. Lavanya Nandan et al.
Introduction: Cancer and anxiety often go hand in hand, as dealing with cancer can be an incredibly stressful experience. Anxiety is prevalent among cancer patients, and cancer care providers frequently need to identify and treat it at first. Given the threat posed by cancer, it is sense that many patients experience anxiety. Regretfully, anxiety can occasionally develop into a clinically...