Mindfulness
May 25, 2023
Tamar Mendelson, Lindsey Webb, Arabiye Artola et al.
Objectives: Stress has deleterious effects on teachers' well-being and interactions with students. While in-person mindfulness programs have demonstrated benefits for teachers' mental health, in-person classes are often not feasible due to teachers' busy schedules. This study assessed four components of feasibility (implementation, demand, acceptability, and limited-efficacy testing) for an...
Jurnal Aisyah Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan
May 25, 2023
Lisda Sofia, Rina Rifayanti, P. Amalia et al.
This research was conducted to decide the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy in reducing the tendency of fear of missing out (FoMO) for Z generation who are active in using social media Instagram. This study used a research design in the form of a two-group pre-test post-test design. The subjects in this study were 16 generation Z Instagram users who were divided into two groups, namely 8 Z...
Psychiatry Investigation
May 25, 2023
Darya Rostam Ahmed
Based on the author’s clinical experience, the aim of this paper is to conceptually analyse the theory of psychological functioning and action mechanisms in the way mindfulness meditation works. Meditation is a method of revealing unconsciousness. It works in a similar way to the inhibitory and excitatory mechanisms of neurones. Block pathogenic thoughts and emotions that reach the unconscious...
European journal of preventive cardiology
May 24, 2023
Adilson Monteiro, R Pinto, M Lemos Pires et al.
2 citations
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background There is a growing body of empirical research that shows that psychological risk factors such as stress, type D personality, anger and hostility can lead to depression, anxiety, social isolation, and low socio-economics status. Psychological risk factors increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and contribute...
Mindfulness
May 24, 2023
Michael K. Juberg, Naomi Stoll, Philippe R. Goldin et al.
10 citations
Abstract Objectives This nonrandomized trial investigated the feasibility and mental health outcomes associated with a mindfulness family caregiver (MFC) training program delivered online. Method The study included 216 family caregivers (85.2% female; mean age = 57.34, SD = 12.87; 83.4% White, 2.8% Black, 12% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 1.8% American Indian/Alaska Native) who enrolled in the weekly,...
European Burn Journal
May 24, 2023
Eleni Papamikrouli, Marianne B Kool, Carine Van Schie et al.
Burn survivors, spouses, and parents of children with burns may experience psychological distress for a prolonged period. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intervention that can improve psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an MBSR group intervention in a convenience sample. An MBSR group intervention was conducted for burn survivors (n = 8)...
Brain and Behavior
May 24, 2023
Hannah Ellerbroek, Imke Hanssen, Karen Lathouwers et al.
Mindfulness‐based interventions have a positive impact on pain, craving, and well‐being in both patients with chronic pain and those with opioid use disorder (OUD). Although data are limited, mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy (MBCT) might be a promising treatment for patients with chronic noncancer pain combined with OUD. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the feasibility and...
Mindfulness
May 24, 2023
E. Garland, Bhanuteja Gullapalli, Kort C. Prince et al.
The opioid crisis in the USA remains severe during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reduced access to evidence-based interventions. This Stage 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessed the preliminary efficacy of Zoom-based Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) plus Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention (JITAI) prompts to practice mindfulness triggered by wearable sensors (MORE +...
Medical Research Journal
May 23, 2023
Jolanta Kolasa, Małgorzata Woźniak, Tomasz Cyrkot et al.
1 citation
Introduction: There is evidence that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in the treatment of patients with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic distress syndrome and many other disorders. Psychological disorders are common among heart failure patients. In the management of heart failure interventions based on mindfulness are used sporadically, and there is also a need for more...
Journal of the American Heart Association
May 23, 2023
Eric B Loucks, Zev Schuman-Olivier, Frances B Saadeh et al.
Background Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite availability of effective lifestyle and medication treatments, blood pressure (BP) is poorly controlled in the United States. Mindfulness training may offer a novel approach to improve BP control. The objective was to evaluate the effects of Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) versus enhanced...
May 23, 2023
Matthew J. Bolton, Lara K. Ault, Alan E. Stewart et al.
preprint
Research at the intersection of meteorology and societal impacts is increasingly important. Still, it is relatively rare for this work to take on a psychological frame. Here, we blend media and positive psychology topics with the judgement and decision-making domain for a multifaceted investigation into psychological and behavioral responses to severe and dangerous weather conditions. Using a...
Disability and Rehabilitation
May 22, 2023
Kirsten Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Anne Kinsella, Sheila Moodie et al.
Purpose: While research into mindfulness practices is on the rise across populations, there is evidence to suggest that clinical practice has outpaced the literature with regard to mindfulness in pediatric rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of occupational therapists who opt to incorporate mindfulness into their clinical practices with children and youth....
International Journal of Application on Social Science and Humanities
May 22, 2023
Silvia Theresia, Sri Tiatri
Failure or unpleasant events can happen at any time, to anyone. In responding to negative events experienced, some individuals respond positively, some negatively. Previous research has shown that a negative response to failure and painful experiences is a picture of low self-compassion that can cause individuals to underestimate themselves, experience depression, and isolate themselves. In...
Scientific Reports
May 22, 2023
Teresa Fazia, Francesco Bubbico, Andrea Nova et al.
62 citations
Pressures and responsibilities of medical school put a strain on medical student's personal wellbeing, leading among all to high rates of anxiety, emotional discomfort and stress. In this work we evaluated the effectiveness of a comprehensive Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) in reducing this load. The intervention comprised 10 twice-a-week Integral Meditation classes, dietary advice, and...
Mindfulness
May 20, 2023
Shaddy K. Saba, David Scott Black
2 citations
Abstract Objectives The Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS) is a measure used to quantify the level at which individuals apply learned mindfulness skills during and after a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). The AMPS was previously developed and validated among individuals with mindfulness experience and in good health. The utility of the AMPS among individuals receiving an MBI for a...
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
May 20, 2023
Cloé Brami, Serge Sultan, Léonore Robieux et al.
Improving medical students' wellbeing and empowerment through curricular activities is a topic of interest worldwide. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented in medical education often as part of elective courses. To better understand training outcomes and adjust curriculum to students' needs, we will explore why will medical students participate in meditation-based...
Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal
May 20, 2023
Aamer Aldbyani, Mohammed Hasan Ali Al-Abyadh
14 citations
Mindfulness occurs in different populations, regardless of their religions, ages, and cultures, but the studies on Muslim backgrounds are insufficient. This study aims to empirically investigate mindfulness's benefits on academic outcomes among Yemeni students. A total of 160 Yemeni students were recruited to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-SS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)...
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
May 20, 2023
Ben Ainsworth, Melissa Jayne Atkinson, Eman AlBedah et al.
11 citations
Abstract The field of mindfulness practice and research has expanded over recent years and become more established in the public consciousness. In this paper we explore four key tensions for the mindfulness community to hold in awareness. These include: Mindfulness for me vs. mindfulness for others (an awareness of the loss of the spiritual and collective elements historically essential to...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
May 19, 2023
Hiromitsu Miyata, Kaho Yamasaki, Noh ChaeEun et al.
3 citations
The present study investigated how altered daily life behavior and its self-evaluation associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic relate to psychological health in Japanese working adults, and how such relationships may be moderated by dispositional mindfulness. A total of 1000 participants completed an online survey comprising questions on how they used time and...
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
May 18, 2023
Carillon J. Skrzynski, Angela D Bryan, Kent E. Hutchison
Objective: This study compared two mechanisms by which mindfulness may reduce hazardous drinking: effortful control and craving, "top-down" and "bottom-up" processes, respectively. These relationships were compared in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) versus relapse prevention (RP) treatments to explore if they differed based on...