Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional
2025
Amanda Polin Pereira, Francielen Aparecida Rodrigues Santos, Elisângela Aparecida de Almeida Puga et al.
Abstract This study presents the implementation process and outcomes of the Anxiety Protocol in Occupational Therapeutic Care (PACTO), developed within the framework of municipal public policies and the strategy for comprehensive mental health care, conducted in the garden of a primary health care unit. PACTO was conceived as a social response to the growing demand related to anxiety disorders...
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion
2025
Jaehyun Kim, Junhyoung Kim, Chungsup Lee et al.
: Background: While traditional meditation practices are known for their mental health benefits, they often face limitations such as restricted access and environmental distractions. To address these challenges and enhance meditation effectiveness, this study implemented an immersive virtual reality meditation (IVRM) program and examined its potential mental health benefits among university...
Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies
2025
Neha Rachanna, P. S. Swathi, Ankita Mishra
Background: Anxiety is marked by tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes such as increased blood pressure. Patients with anxiety often experience lower quality of life (QoL), especially in areas such as friendships, self-esteem, and family dynamics. Meditation has been shown to effectively reduce anxiety and enhance QoL. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of cyclic...
Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics
2025
Anuj Nain, Sanjay Kumar, Nishant Gaur et al.
Stress reduction is a significant goal in contemporary society, given its implications for mental and physical well-being. This research paper presents an innovative approach to studying stress reduction through Sahaja Yoga meditation, a unique form of meditation aimed at achieving self-realization and inner balance. Our study investigates the time it takes for individuals to experience a...
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion
2025
Hui Yang, Yijie Li
: Background: Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance, motivation, and retention in language learners. Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts. This review synthesizes current research on...
JAMA Network Open
2025
Zev Schuman-Olivier, Hannah J. Goodman, Joseph Rosansky et al.
Key Points Question During buprenorphine treatment, does group-based mindfulness training reduce opioid use, craving, and anxiety compared with group recovery support? Findings In this randomized clinical trial including 196 adults prescribed buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, mindfulness was not superior at reducing illicit opioid use compared with an active group intervention with an...
Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity
2025
Sasima Pakulanon, Haruthai Petviset
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare the effects of imagery training and mindfulness meditation training on competitive anxiety and heart rate variability in university athletes in Chiangrai, Thailand. Methods 30 university athletes were randomly allocated into three groups: imagery training group, mindfulness meditation training group and control group. The participants in the...
Journal of Psychological Dynamics in Mood Disorders
2025
Khatere Ghorbanpour Dehsorkh
Objective: Student periods are always accompanied by various challenges, including increased alexithymia and test anxiety, and decreased adjustment to college. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based education on alexithymia, test anxiety, and adjustment to college in students. Methods and Materials: This research was a...
INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH
2025
Adya M Sidharth, Christina Tony
The current study aspires to inquire about the interdependence between Mindfulness and Cognitive - Somatic Anxiety among Young and Middle Adults in India. This quantitative research encompassed a cohort of 121 individuals, including 58 young adults and 63 middle adults. A convenient sampling technique was utilized to derive the samples from the population. Data collection was executed employing...
Psychology of Woman Journal
2025
Somaye Fallah, Nahid Enayati Kalmani, Azadeh Shaali et al.
Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on psychological symptoms and anxiety sensitivity in women with panic disorder. Methods and Materials: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments. The statistical population included women with panic disorder who attended counseling centers in...