BMJ Open
February 25, 2020
Maaike Maartje Rademaker, Inge Stegeman, Arno Lieftink et al.
Introduction: Chronic subjective tinnitus is a condition that affects 5.1% to 42.7% of the population, depending on the definition and studied population. Evidence-based treatment options are limited. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective to improve quality of life and to diminish tinnitus distress. Positive short-term effects of mindfulness-based interventions on...
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
February 25, 2020
Fatemeh Kalhori, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Farshid Shamsaei et al.
Background: Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) can lead to depressive symptoms in infertile women due to their low success and high costs. Mindfulness-based group counseling can decrease depressive symptoms by increasing mental concentration. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based group counseling on depression in...
Frontiers in Psychology
February 25, 2020
Marcelo Bigliassi, Romulo Bertuzzi
Some forms of meditation have been recently proposed as effective tools to facilitate the handling of undesired thoughts and reappraisal of negative emotions that commonly arise during exercise-related situations. The effects of meditation-based interventions on psychological responses could also be used as a means by which to increase exercise adherence and counteract the detrimental...
IntechOpen eBooks
February 25, 2020
José Jesús Vargas Delgado
2 citations
Welcome to the 0.0 Stress program. A practical trip integrator to reduce stress to its minimum expression. In this chapter, we will deepen our transpersonal experiential program, which can be very useful for anyone who experiences any signs or symptoms of stress such as anxiety, irritability, muscular tension, burnout, apathy, restlessness, headache, fatigue, digestive problems, concentration...
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
February 24, 2020
Sunre Park, Yasuko Sato, Yuka Takita et al.
CONTEXT Mindfulness-based interventions have been receiving growing attention in cancer care. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for psychological distress (anxiety and depression), fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), fatigue, spiritual wellbeing and quality of life (QOL) in Japanese ambulatory...
Contemporary Clinical Trials
February 19, 2020
Elizabeth A Hoge, Eric Bui, Mihriye Mete et al.
Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia) are common, distressing, and impairing. While pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are first-line treatment strategies for anxiety disorders, many patients are reluctant to take psychiatric medication, and many prefer to avoid any kind of mental health treatment due to stigma or distrust of...
The Oxford Handbook of Stress and Mental Health
February 17, 2020
Philip A. Desormeau, Kathleen M. Walsh, Zindel V. Segal
Over the past two decades, investigations of mindfulness meditation have demonstrated considerable efficacy in reducing the symptom burden associated with a variety of medical and mental health disorders (Baer, 2003). This chapter reviews the theoretical basis for offering training in mindfulness meditation to these populations, and it outlines the structure of mindfulness-based interventions,...
BioPsychoSocial Medicine
February 16, 2020
Kaori Ikeuchi, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Yasunori Nakamura et al.
Abstract Background Although fatigue is a common and distressing symptom in cancer survivors, the mechanism of fatigue is not fully understood. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relation between the fatigue and mindfulness of breast cancer survivors using anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, and sleep disturbance as mediators. Methods Path analysis was performed to examine direct...
World Journal of Yoga Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
February 13, 2020
Ani Kalayjian
1 citation
“Meditation” in its modern sense refers to the yogic meditation that originated in India. In the late 19th century, theosophists adopted the word “meditation” to refer to various spiritual practices drawn from Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Thus, the English word meditation does not exclusively translate into any single term or concept.
The Open Pain Journal
February 13, 2020
Manijeh Firoozi, Shima Rouhi
Background: To manage chronic pain, in addition to medical interventions, several psychological treatments have been designed. In couple therapy based on mindfulness, in addition to the patients, their spouses, who care for the patients, were involved. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of couple therapy based on mindfulness to improve life satisfaction and pain...
JMIR Mental Health
February 13, 2020
L. Chavez, K. Kelleher, Natasha Slesnick et al.
Background Homelessness among youth is devastating, with high rates of substance use disorders and mental health comorbidity. Mindfulness-based interventions that include meditation and mindfulness skills training reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety or depression. However, engaging high-risk youth in interventions is challenging. Virtual reality is a more flexible platform for delivering...
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
February 13, 2020
Kathrin Milbury, S. Weathers, Sania Durrani et al.
Purpose: Although patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors (BT) and their partners are at risk of experiencing high symptom burden, they are often excluded from psychosocial intervention studies. Thus, we sought to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a couple-based meditation (CBM) program targeting symptom and well-being outcomes. Methods: Couples completed baseline...
Handbook of Leaving Religion
February 11, 2020
Masoumeh Rahmani
This chapter explores the disaffiliation narratives of former members of one of the most successful international Buddhist organisations – S.N. Goenka’s (1924–2013) Vipassana meditation movement. To date, Goenka’s network is the largest donor-funded Vipassana organisation with over 170 official, and over 130 non-official centers worldwide. These centers offer courses of varying durations (3–60...
Frontiers in Psychology
February 11, 2020
Elizabeth A Hoge, Hannah E. Reese, Isabelle A. Oliva et al.
Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have garnered empirical support for a wide range of psychological conditions, the psychological processes that mediate the relationship between MBIs and subsequent symptomatic improvement are less well-understood. In the present study we sought to examine, for the first time, the relationship between mindfulness, negative interpretation bias as...
Mindfulness
February 10, 2020
T. Jankowski, Paweł Holas
Attention switching is postulated in many theories as a crucial executive function related to mindfulness. However, the existing literature does not provide convincing support for this claim. Based on the attentional control theory, the presented experiment tested the hypothesis that brief mindfulness training improves attention switching in the presence of anxiety. Seventy-four undergraduates...
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
February 7, 2020
Julia Henrich, Bergljot Gjelsvik, Christina Surawy et al.
OBJECTIVE Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of brain-gut interaction. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness could be therapeutic for IBS patients, however no study has evaluated the effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy adapted for patients with IBS (MBCT-IBS). A 6-week MBCT-IBS course was designed to reduce symptoms and increase quality of life. This study aimed...
Frontiers in Psychology
February 7, 2020
Seoyeon Kwak, So-yeon Kim, Dahye Bae et al.
While recent studies have suggested behavioral effects of short-term meditation on the executive attentional functions, functional changes in the neural correlates of attentional networks after short-term meditation have been unspecified. Here, we conducted a randomized control trial to investigate the effects of a 4-day intensive meditation on the neural correlates of three attentional...
Mindfulness
February 6, 2020
Diane Joss, Sara W. Lazar, Martin H. Teicher
Objectives: Individuals with a childhood maltreatment history tend to have various psychological symptoms and impaired social functioning. This study aimed to investigate the related therapeutic effects of a mindfulness-based intervention in this population. Methods: We analyzed self-report questionnaire scores of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Non-Attachment Scale (NAS), Adult...
Journal of Advanced Nursing
February 5, 2020
Nora Suleiman-Martos, J. Gómez-Urquiza, Raimundo Aguayo-Estremera et al.
AIM To analyse the effect of mindfulness training on levels of burnout among nurses. BACKGROUND Burnout syndrome is a common occupational hazard for nursing staff. Mindfulness training has been proposed as a valid intervention for burnout. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES The CINAHL, LILACS, Medline, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scielo and Scopus databases were consulted, using...
Spinal cord series and cases
February 4, 2020
Jace S Pincock, Alexandra L Terrill
Study design: Online survey of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Objective: This pilot study examined associations between mindfulness factors, resilience, and levels of depression and anxiety after SCI. Setting: Community-based; United States. Methods: A survey was posted online and shared with individuals with recent SCI (≤5 years). Results: Thirty-four individuals responded to the...