ABSTRACT One barrier to mental health and a common focus of psychotherapy is the tendency to identify with relentless, often self‐critical thinking that searches for faults, becomes easily distracted, and pulls individuals away from the present moment. Identifying with such thinking distances people from each other, the external world, and important aspects of internal experiences that have...
Objective: This prospective, observational study examined the overall effectiveness of three online training programs to attenuate mental health concerns, enhance global well-being, and promote workplace wellness. Methods: Employees and spouses at a large R1 university self-selected one or more of three interventions. Two included contemplative training and the comparison program did not,...
This study investigates the role of Buddhist mindfulness techniques as foundational values in the emerging field of philosophical counselling. Bridging Eastern contemplative traditions and Western philosophical practice, the paper argues that mindfulness understood not merely as meditation but as active, value-oriented awareness; can significantly contribute to the goals of philosophical...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness exercises on the disruptive behaviors of young learners in EFL classes, along with gathering students’ perceptions of their experiences and the perceived change in disruptive behaviors of themselves and their peers. Thirty-nine third-grade students participated in the study and were assigned to the experimental group (EG) and the...
Background: Academic anxiety is affecting many students of all ages and school levels, which represents a social problem that requires attention. Numerous are the factors that promote high levels of anxiety among them: competitiveness among university students, pressure before evaluations. Strategies and methodologies are required to calm the mind, such as Mindfulness. Practice based on...
Research SquareOctober 24, 2025Emilio Durán, Manuel Vázquez-Frutos, Elisa Alcocer et al.
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Abstract Objectives: Depression is linked to abnormalities in resting-state networks (RSNs) such as the Default Mode Network (DMN), Salience Network (SN), and Frontoparietal Network (FPN). Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective for treating depression, but their impact on functional connectivity (FC) within and between RSNs remains unclear. This systematic review synthesizes...
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8‐week Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention in reducing social media addiction among 22 adolescents. The program incorporated techniques such as body scan, sitting meditation, STOP, and RAIN meditation. Results indicated a significant reduction in social media addiction scores ( p < 0.001, d = 1.68) and an increase in mindfulness...
MBCT combines ancient mindfulness practices with the structured approaches of modern CBT, creating an effective intervention for preventing depressive relapse and addressing a wide range of psychological conditions. The authors explore MBCT's development from its Eastern spiritual origins to its validation in Western clinical contexts. They discuss the dual theoretical frameworks underpinning...
Delusional ideation is characteristic of psychopathology (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder) and is also found among the general population. Contemporary case studies have documented delusional ideation as a feature of meditation-induced psychosis, and Buddhist literature on the side effects and adverse effects of meditation also includes discussion of transient experiences that could be...
Scientific ReportsOctober 24, 2025Ling Yut Hooi, Po Ling Chen, Kok Wei Tan et al.9 citations
In recent years, there has been an increase in research on the effect of mindfulness meditation-based intervention on mental health 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . Meditation is an umbrella term that involves a variety of mental practices 8 , 9 . Meditation can be used to define the state of consciousness or as the techniques used in mental training 10 , 11 , 12 . Meditation is easy to learn and...
Introduction: This research determines mindfulness meditation promotes psychological recovery and lessen burnout amongst top-level tennis athletes. It also examines the modifying effect of psychological resilience on this association. Methods: The use of a quantitative cross- sectional design was used where 120 of the top and famous tennis players participated (mean age = 24.8 years). They were...
Anxiety and depressive disorders affect hundreds of millions globally, with substantial barriers limiting access to evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. Digital mental health interventions offer potential solutions to improve access to support. However, evidence of efficacy through randomized controlled trials is essential for clinical adoption. This study evaluated the...
Background/Objectives: While the benefits of mindfulness are well-documented, limited research has examined its specific impact on achievement emotions, emotion regulation, and empathy among nursing students. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a mindfulness-based class on mindfulness, achievement emotions, emotion regulation, and empathy in nursing students. Methods: A one-group,...
Stress is a major health issue in contemporary society, and mindfulness-based approaches reduce stress and anxiety but face practical barriers to consistent practice; this protocol evaluates a Virtual Reality (VR)-based observation meditation programme with an artificial intelligence (AI) coach ('Otti') that delivers real-time empathic, tailored prompts to support present-focused attention and...
Objectives: Recent research has documented a range of challenging, distressing, or impairing experiences that can result from Buddhist meditation practices (Lindahl et al.). The present study investigates the impact of dietary changes on the trajectories of Western Buddhist meditators who reported meditation-related challenges. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 68 Western Buddhist...
October 23, 2025Takeshi Hamamura, Min Maung, Anuradha Baminiwatta et al.1 citation
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Objectives: Mindfulness is now widely studied and applied in psychology, yet its use and adaptation in non-Western contexts remain underexplored. This study examines how mindfulness is discussed and studied within Japanese scholarly literature. Methods: A two-pronged approach was employed: a scoping review of English-language publications to identify prevailing research patterns (Study 1), and...
Children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) commonly experience chronic motor and vocal tics, anxiety, and impaired daily functioning, underscoring the need for accessible, developmentally appropriate interventions. This study evaluated the effects of a 12-week movement-based mindfulness intervention-Mindful Energy Balance Exercise (MEBE)-on self-regulation in children with TS. A total of 135 children...
BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVES: Mindfulness practice has been widely adopted by healthcare staff, being grounded in evidence and supported by national guidelines. However, certain fundamental factors are not well understood, including attitudes towards mindfulness in-groups. The aim of this project was to explore the nature of social identification with mindfulness in-groups in relation to engagement...
A Preliminary Investigation Into the Moderating Effects of Relationship Factors on Improvements in Sexual Desire and Distress Following Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder.
medRxivOctober 22, 2025Matthew A Aldridge, Nanda Cara, Alan Simpson et al.
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Abstract Second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs) extend typical mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) by grounding them in Buddhist epistemological and pedagogical frameworks and integrating additional Buddhist-derived practices. Systematic reviews show that MBIs can reduce burnout, distress, anxiety, depression and stress among university students—an issue of increasing...