Scientific Reports
April 16, 2025
Bing Liu, Huimin Liu, R. Wen et al.
Anxiety impacts both physical and mental health, yet it can be alleviated through exercise. This study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness-based aerobic dance on policewomen’s anxiety and compare them with those of traditional aerobic dance. A repeated-measures experimental design was employed to assess the effects of mindfulness-based aerobic dance and traditional aerobic dance on...
Preprints.org
April 16, 2025
Bárbara Porter, Cristián Oyanadel, Yaranay López-Angulo et al.
1 citation
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Background/Objectives: The high prevalence of anxiety and depression in early adolescents, along with the significant disability these conditions, represent a major challenge for mental health. This data underscores the need to understand the variables that predict mental health in this developmental period. Objective: Evaluate the predictive role of mindfulness, difficulties in emotional...
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health
April 9, 2025
Sheetal Goyal, Prasanna Krishna Bg, V.V.V. Pradeep Sastry et al.
ABSTRACT Our study investigated the effects of guided group meditation sessions on the psychological parameters of depression, stress, anxiety and anger. The present study of 212 participants followed a mixed methods approach. Data was collected using standardized psychological scales and qualitative interview pre- and post-group meditation. Findings revealed a statistically significant...
Mindfulness
April 8, 2025
Cindy E Li, Kimberly L. Wang, Isaac N Treves et al.
7 citations
Abstract Objectives In-person mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and stress in autistic adults, who often report high levels of these symptoms. Little is known about the effectiveness of remote MBIs for this population, which may be particularly useful given the common barriers autistic adults face in accessing in-person treatment. This study...
Scientific Reports
April 6, 2025
Nan Liu, Junchen Deng, Fang Lu et al.
The postpartum period has witnessed increasing rates of depression and anxiety, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with these conditions often co-occurring and being exacerbated by the lingering effects of long COVID. Traditional interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga, have demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating these symptoms. However,...
Scientific Reports
April 1, 2025
Mahboobeh Soleymani Moghadam, Aliakbar Parvizifard, Aliakbar Foroughi et al.
Breast cancer causes numerous physical complications and mental stress that negatively impact patients’ performance and quality of life. This study examined the effects of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MICBT) on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality in women with breast cancer. A clinical trial design with pre-tests and post-tests and a two-month follow-up were...
BMC Psychiatry
April 1, 2025
Danielle Moskow Diamond, Joshua Curtiss, Joseph K. Carpenter et al.
4 citations
Many individuals who engage in mindfulness experience decreased anxiety. Yet some individuals, particularly those with panic disorder (PD) or elevated anxiety sensitivity (AS), note heightened anxiety when observing particular sensations. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is one of the most widely utilized mindfulness questionnaires. However, its Observe facet has shown...
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
April 1, 2025
Alison Reilly, Ahmad Sharif, Ojas Bhagra et al.
4 citations
Rehabilitative measures following spinal cord injury (SCI) typically fail to mitigate the psychological symptoms that might heighten pain levels. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have been proposed to address such concerns. We aim to review the literature on MBI used for pain, anxiety, and depression in SCI. A systematic literature search for studies using MBI in patients with pain and...
Journal of Psychopharmacology
April 1, 2025
Monika Maciag, Olga Doszyn, Artur Wnorowski et al.
4 citations
Mental disorders, including anxiety and depression, impact nearly 1 billion people worldwide. Recent research has highlighted the potential of certain amphetamine compounds in the therapy of psychiatric disorders, with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) emerging as a promising candidate. This study investigates the effects of MDMA on anxiety and social behaviours using 3-week-old...
Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economics Review
March 27, 2025
E. Razia, Hira Anwar, Shazia Mustafa
This study employed a quantitative research utilizing quasi-experimental approach pre-test and post-test Working on Reducing the Symptoms of Anxiety Enhancing Academic Resilience through the Use of AI-driven Mindfulness and Meditation among College Students. A survey method is used. The sample was composed of (N= 100) college student. Participants used AI-generated Mindfulness and Meditation...