Buddhist ethical teachings, far from being relics of an ancient past, offer a robust and profoundly relevant framework for addressing the multifaceted crises of the modern era. In a world characterized by digital saturation, geopolitical conflict, pervasive anxiety, and societal fragmentation, the core tenets of Buddhism provide not merely philosophical solace but practical tools for individual...
This paper is a systematic review of studies which aimed at improving mental health outcomes through meditation-based therapy. Specifically, this review sought to synthesize current evidences on the effect of meditation-based interventions on various mental states capable of confronting pregnant women, such as depression, anxiety, Stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental...
Relationship difficulties are a major source of anxiety in contemporary society, contributing to social withdrawal, emotional reactivity, and conflict, which in turn increase isolation and distress. Meditation has emerged as a promising strategy for managing these stressors by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and empathy. This study explores the Inner Engineering (IE) program, a...
The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of administering an online meditation program compared to usual care to glaucoma patients to improve mental health outcomes such as quality of life, depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. The secondary objective of this study is to improve mental health outcomes among glaucoma patients. This is a study protocol for a 12-week...
Previous research has reported relationships between nightmares, including nightmare frequency and variables such as gender, cognition, sleep habits and quality, and beliefs about dreams and their meaning. Using a convenience sample of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a small Evangelical Christian university, a number of potential factors were examined for their respective...
Emerging psychedelic research highlights the therapeutic potential and broader positive psychological transformation of psychedelic-assisted therapy. While naturalistic studies support these outcomes, gaps remain in understanding the specific nature of perceived benefits and in the availability of validated instruments to assess them. This study aimed to develop and validate the Perceived...
Flow is characterized by complete immersion and optimal engagement in a task, striking a balance between challenge and skill. Recent neuroimaging studies suggest that flow involves dynamic interactions among large-scale brain networks, particularly the default mode network (DMN) and the executive control network (ECN). This review aims to synthesize current findings on how flow-related DMN-ECN...
Academic stress has become a significant challenge for students across all educational levels, often resulting in anxiety, burnout, reduced motivation, and impaired cognitive performance. The pressure to meet academic expectations, manage heavy workloads, and sustain high performance underscores the urgent need for effective stress-reduction strategies in education. Mindfulness—defined as...
The main purpose of this research article is to explore the effects of Om Jap Dhyan on mental health issues-specifically anxiety, depression, stress, and emotion regulation-among elderly individuals and is to model the statistical results in the form of first order differential equation. The Om Jap Dhyana program has been running since 2019 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the evening virtually...
This scopic review examines the impact of meditation during pregnancy on maternal and fetal health outcomes. A comprehensive analysis of existing literature reveals that mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other meditation practices have numerous benefits for pregnant women and their babies. These benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, improved mental health outcomes, positiveeffects on...