Objectives: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide and the costliest health condition in the United States. Mindfulness is an effective treatment for CMP, but traditional mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are inaccessible for many CMP patients for both format and content reasons. An MBI that leverages music may be a more accessible...
Objectives: The majority of mindfulness research has focused on group-level effects, with limited attention to how engagement with specific meditation practices interacts with individual differences such as personality. This study examined whether Big Five traits moderated the effects of two mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on well-being and prosocial outcomes: one incorporating...
This chapter explores how mindfulness practices can address the growing crisis of leadership identity and purpose in today’s fast-paced professional environment. Drawing from both ancient wisdom traditions and contemporary research, how the frenetic pace of modern leadership has fostered mindless automaticity, disconnecting leaders from their authentic selves and contributing to widespread...
Abstract Objectives Contemplative practices rooted in Buddhism have been linked to psychophysiological stress reduction. However, most research has been conducted on attentional meditations (e.g., mindfulness), leaving techniques from other meditation families largely unexplored. This study aimed to test the stress-attenuating effects of two different meditations administered before a social...
Meditation, in particular advanced meditation, develops toward meditative endpoints (MEND), sometimes referred to metaphorically as awakening, enlightenment or salvation. A well-known instance of such an endpoint is called nibbāna (Pali) or nirvana (Sanskrit). Contemporary mindfulness teachers and diverse Buddhist traditions present differing views of nirvana. Some define nirvana as the...
To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based nursing interventions (MBNIs) on psychological health outcomes-including depression, anxiety, and quality of life-as well as resilience and educational empowerment among women with gynecologic cancers. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Randomized controlled trials...
Informal caregivers of people with dementia experience significant caregiving stress. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective approaches for alleviating caregiving stress. However, traditional mindfulness training is intensive and challenging to attend due to the substantial caregiving responsibilities of this population, leading to issues with program attrition and adherence. To address...
This study investigated the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on the resilience and well-being of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. This randomized study was conducted with a control group design and repeated measures. A total of 44 nurses participated in the study, (22 intervention and 22 control groups). Data were collected using an information form and scales measuring...
The demanding nature of nursing work in long term care, post-acute care, and assisted living settings contributes to elevated levels of stress, which has far-reaching consequences for both nurses and healthcare organizations. This integrative review examines the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs in mitigating stress among nurses as well as a potential means to...
This doctoral paper examines cost-effective, easily distributed mindfulness practices as a force-multiplier for psychological readiness in the U.S. Army. Daily mindfulness reduces symptom burden, raises distress tolerance, and sharpens performance—all without added equipment, appointments, or cost. However, stigma, long waitlists, and civilian-centric messaging still deter soldiers from...
Introduction: This study investigates the mechanisms by which digital mindfulness training promotes meaning in life among social workers and explores individual heterogeneity in this process. Methods: A parallel mediation model was used to test the pathways from digital mindfulness training to meaning in life. Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) was employed to identify distinct subgroups among the...
Chronic stress disrupts the neuroendocrine system, leading to imbalances in neurotransmitters and stress hormones such as oxytocin, β endorphins and cortisol, contributing to mood disorders and poor emotional regulation. Complementary and alternative practices like meditation have shown promising results in stress regulation and mood elevation. Heartfulness (HFN) meditation, rooted in yogic...
Older adults exhibit age-related declines in processes of attentional control, demonstrating an emergent need to identify mind-body interventions that support healthy cognitive aging. Mindfulness training is a promising intervention for improving attentional control processes, but relatively few methodologically rigorous studies have examined whether these effects extend to older adults. This...
Yoga and meditation are increasingly recognized for enhancing physical and mental well-being. However, there is limited research on university lecturers' perceptions and willingness to incorporate these practices into their day-to-day teaching and learning activities. The present study explored the benefits of yoga and meditation perceived by university lecturers and their willingness to engage...
Scientific ReportsNovember 21, 2025Kira S A Borgdorf, Gabriela Küchler, Cornelia Wrzus et al.1 citation
Previous research has identified state mindfulness as a key change mechanism in explicitly mindfulness-based interventions to increase trait mindfulness and reduce stress. This study extends previous work by examining trajectories of state mindfulness and their associations with trait indicators of mindfulness, self-compassion, and perceived stress when mindfulness practices are delivered...
Background: High school students face increasing levels of academic stress, peer pressure, and future-related anxiety, which negatively impact their mental health and self-efficacy. Understanding effective interventions to address these psychological challenges is critical for supporting adolescent development and academic performance.Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of...
Kanker paru merupakan masalah kesehatan global yang serius yang ditandai dengan tingginya angka kejadian dan kematian. Teori gejala tidak menyenangkan berfokus pada penilaian, pemahaman faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi, dan pengelolaan gejala tidak menyenangkan yang kompleks dan saling terkait termasuk gejala psikologis seperti stres, kecemasan, dan depresi dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan...
medRxivNovember 20, 2025Qing Wang, Lizhao Du, Jialing Sheng et al.
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Whether and how meditation benefits severe psychosis over clinically meaningful timescales remains unclear. We embedded longitudinal neuroimaging in an eight-month, parallel group randomized clinical trial (ChiCTR1800014913) of male inpatients (n=64) with schizophrenia receiving daily clinician-guided meditation plus rehabilitation versus rehabilitation alone. Meditation improved the symptoms...
Third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT3) have progressively shifted the focus of psychotherapy from symptom reduction to process-based and transdiagnostic mechanisms of change, emphasizing self-identification as a core dimension. Within this evolution, the Self-Identification Program (SIP) represents a conceptual and clinical advancement particularly relevant to mood disorders, where...