JAMA Network Open
January 2, 2025
Rachel M Radin, Julie Vacarro, Elena Fromer et al.
11 citations
Mindfulness meditation may improve well-being among employees; however, effects of digital meditation programs are poorly understood. To evaluate the effects of digital meditation vs a waiting list condition on general and work-specific stress and whether greater engagement in the intervention moderates these effects. This randomized clinical trial included a volunteer sample of adults (aged...
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
2025
Victoria Baker, Emily Duckett, A. Gardiner-Shires et al.
Mental health concerns in athletes are becoming a primary focus for institutions, companies, coaches, and more. An athlete carries an abundant load of stressors due to their lifestyle. The stressors can negatively impact an athlete by producing anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health concerns. Previous studies have found a connection between the use of contemplative practices on...
Book of Proceedings
2025
Marina D. Kostić, Jana Nedić, Jovana S. Dragojević et al.
Serotonin receptors, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors, are a diverse family of G protein-coupled and ligand-gated ion channel receptors that mediate the physiological effects of the neurotransmitter serotonin. These receptors are widely distributed throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, where they regulate numerous processes including mood, cognition,...
MEDINITY-2025: International Conference on Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
2025
Ankita Pareek
Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa, an integral pillar of Ayurvedic medicine, encompasses spiritual therapies aimed at restoring balance to the mind, body, and soul. Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, this approach integrates rituals, mantras, meditation, and divine interventions to address mental health disorders holistically. In the modern era, where mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression,...
The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
2025
Ryan Askey-Jones, Chris Gaskell, Olga Karagiorgou Johnstone
Abstract Depression is a highly common condition (World Health Organisation, 2022). Although many people demonstrate recovery there are marked levels of relapse. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective in preventing relapse. To date, the majority of studies do not primarily focus on the cost-effectiveness of MBCT within health care utilisation and workplace absenteeism. This...
2025
Michael Hill, J. Milam
Fear of death and disease preoccupied the European consciousness throughout the early modern era, becoming most acute at times of plague and epidemics. In these times of heightened anxieties, images of saints and protectors served to reassure the faithful of their religious protection against infection. Modes of visual engagement and devotional subject matter were coupled in new ways to...
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
2025
Carrie E Brintz, Erin Connors Kelly, Geneva Polser et al.
People who undergo lumbar spine surgery experience variable pain, disability, and quality of life outcomes. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are recommended for chronic low back pain and may be an effective approach for surgical patients. Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth MBI following lumbar spine surgery and refine the intervention for optimal delivery. This was...
eScholarship@McGill
2025
Emma Schmelefske
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves intentionally causing damage to bodily tissue without suicidal intent. Though distinct from suicide, NSSI is a strong predictor of both suicidal ideation and attempts. Although NSSI and suicide are each highly prevalent mental health concerns, few interventions exist to address these phenomena. Mindfulness and compassion are two traits that...
신경정신의학
2025
Min Choi, HeeKyung Hwang, Goeun Seong et al.
Objectives Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is known to be helpful in improving mental health.Virtual reality (VR) has been suggested to enhance the effectiveness of treatment by increasing participants' sense of immersion in cognitive behavioral therapy.This study sought to explore whether VR-based MBCT could be applied to young adults to improve their mental health. MethodsThe study...
Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
2025
Ece Alagöz
1 citation
The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction program on nursing students' stress level and emotion regulation: A randomized controlled trial N ursing education is a highly challenging and stressful program for nursing students.Difficulties encountered during clinical education, along with personal and social stressors, can contribute to the stress experienced by students.Academic stress can...