Journal of Education and Health Promotion
2024
Rajbir K Aulakh, Harjit K Uppal, Sangeeta Pahwa
6 citations
Infertility is not only a reproductive health problem; it's also emotionally painful. Currently, treatments for infertility are receiving more attention, but emotional support is equally important. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of meditation, exercises, dietary, and life-style modifications on depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem among infertile women. This randomized...
Alpha psychiatry
2024
Junrong Ye, Yuanxin Pan, Chenxin Wu et al.
13 citations
This study aims to assess the efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in alleviating depression in older adults. A comprehensive search was conducted in 4 electronic databases and 1 registered database from inception up to July 2021 to identify relevant trials. The meta-analysis employed Hedge's g, along with its 95% CI, and associated z and P-values for the included studies,...
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
2024
Maria Juarez-Reyes, Erica Martinez, Lan Xiao et al.
7 citations
Few Spanish mindfulness interventions have been evaluated in Latinx patients with cancer. We culturally adapted a mindfulness intervention for Spanish speaking Latinx patients. The objective was to measure feasibility and acceptability as primary outcomes, with changes in anxiety, depression, and sleep as secondary outcomes. Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with breast cancer (n = 31) were...
Frontiers in Psychology
2024
Hanani Abdul Manan, Imtiyaz Ali Mir, Syeda Humayra et al.
15 citations
Adopting lifestyle interventions is pivotal in coronary artery disease (CAD) management and prevention to amplify cardiovascular and mental well-being. This study aims to quantify the effect of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on anxiety, depression and stress in CAD patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted by searching four...
Frontiers in Psychology
2024
Jungjoo Lee, Junhyoung Kim, Marcia G Ory
23 citations
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a non-pharmacological approach to alleviating depression and anxiety. While technology based MBCT is a standardized cost-effective approach, there have been concerns about its feasibility and effectiveness in clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the longitudinal relationship between improved emotional regulation resulting...
Depression and Anxiety
2024
Luise Pruessner, Christina Timm, Julia Kalmar et al.
22 citations
The global prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders underscores the need for a more profound comprehension of effective treatments. Mindfulness has shown promise in enhancing treatment outcomes and preventing relapse in these conditions, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study examined the role of emotion regulation as a mediator in the relationship between...
Drug Design, Development and Therapy
2024
Yanping Shen, Lijun Yin, Binnan Hu et al.
7 citations
Propofol injection pain (PIP) is a frequent adverse effect during anesthesia induction, impacting patient comfort and satisfaction. Esketamine has been shown to alleviate PIP, but the optimal dose, especially in relation to preoperative anxiety levels, remains unclear. Preoperative anxiety may heighten pain perception and influence analgesic requirements. A randomized, double-blind, controlled...
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
December 25, 2023
Donna Balsam, Dawn T Bounds, Amir M Rahmani et al.
13 citations
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are extremely prevalent and are associated with numerous poor outcomes, among the most serious of which are increased rates of preterm birth and low birth weight infants. Research supports that while in-person mindfulness training is effective in reducing pregnancy stress and anxiety, there are barriers limiting accessibility. The aim of this paper is to...
Jurnal Psikologi
December 23, 2023
Nathania Kusuma, Dini Rahmi Bintari, Riangga Novrianto et al.
In order to complete an undergraduate degree in Indonesian, college students are mandated to finish their undergraduate thesis (usually called as ‘skripsi’ in Indonesian) in their final year of study. Finishing an undergraduate thesis is known to be a challenging process as one’s ability in problem solving, writing, and conducting research is tested. This study aims to determine the...
Brain Sciences
December 22, 2023
Tanya G. K. Bentley, Gina D’Andrea-Penna, Marina Rakic et al.
Anxiety and stress plague populations worldwide. Voluntary regulated breathing practices offer a tool to address this epidemic. We examined peer-reviewed published literature to understand effective approaches to and implementation of these practices. PubMed and ScienceDirect were searched to identify clinical trials evaluating isolated breathing-based interventions with psychometric...