ObjectiveDepression, a prevalent mental health disorder among global youth, adversely impacts educational attainment, social functioning, and psychological wellbeing. Given the established protective function of perceived social support against depressive symptoms, this study investigates how trait mindfulness enhances such support through three mediating factors: therapeutic alliance...
Introduction The cultural and industrial environment in Binh Duong, which includes international students, local inhabitants, and migrant workers, presents challenges, such as social cohesion, intercultural conflict, and psychological stress. While previous studies confirm the separate benefits of mindfulness and forgiveness, little is known about their combined effects in such diverse...
Psikolog klinis rentan mengalami kelelahan dalam melakukan proses pekerjaan menolong klien. Namun, pada psikolog klinis kerap ditemukan perasaan puas yang muncul dari proses membantu klien yang dapat melindungi psikolog klinis dari dampak negatif akan kelelahan tersebut. Perasaan puas yang didapatkan dari proses menolong klien atau compassion satisfaction pada psikolog klinis perlu ditumbuhkan...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to alleviate perceived stress and its associated symptoms. While well studied in adults, evidence for school-based MBCT among adolescents with psychosomatic complaints-particularly in China-remains limited. We conducted a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study in three public secondary schools...
Psychiatry InternationalOctober 13, 2025Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Gérson Ferrari et al.1 citation
Background: Physical activity is essential for good health and human well-being, yet one-third of adults worldwide fail to achieve the recommended weekly physical activity. Buddhist Walking Meditation (BWM), Walking Meditation (WM), or Mindful Walking (MW) is a mindfulness practice characterized by mind–body interaction, seeking to promote people’s well-being. Therefore, this systematic review...
Abstract Objectives Spiritual well-being, characterized by enhanced feelings of connection with self, others, nature, and the transcendent, significantly contributes to mental health and provides unique benefits that extend beyond other dimensions of well-being, such as emotional or physical well-being. This study explored the acceptability and potential benefits of an innovative nature-based...
In Hindu tradition, the syllable "OM" holds significant spiritual and cultural value in Hindu tradition and is believed to produce positive psychological and physiological effects. Despite its prominence in spiritual practices, the neurophysiological basis for these benefits remains underexplored. In this study, electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive method for measuring electrical...
Mindfulness meditation has seen increasing applications in diverse domains as an effective practice to improve mental health. However, the standardized frameworks adopted by most applications often fail to cater to users with various psychological states and health conditions. This limitation arises primarily from the lack of personalization and adaptive content design. To address this, we...
Previous research indicates that mindfulness is associated with lower levels of addictive behaviors, including problematic smartphone use. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain insufficiently explored. Self-regulated learning has been identified as a process that may partially account for this association, while digital detox practices may be associated with stronger...
Preprints.orgOctober 10, 2025Diana C. Parra, Nancy Jacquelyn Pérez‐Flores, María Torres Wedding et al.
preprint
This mixed methods study assessed the benefits, barriers, and facilitators to participation in an 8-week culturally grounded, community-based mindfulness program for the Latino immigrant population in the United States. The program was aimed at reducing levels of stress and improving wellbeing and sleep outcomes. In collaboration with a community-based organization, we conducted six focus...
Transandantal Meditasyon, son zamanlarda dünyada ve Türkiye’de adını sıklıkla duyurmaya başlayan yeni bir dinî harekettir. Bu hareketin ortaya çıkışı, tarihsel gelişimi, günümüzdeki durumu, mahiyeti, faaliyetleri, üyeleri gibi konular merak uyandırmaktadır. Özellikle Hint ve Uzak Doğu dinleri ile bir ilgisinin bulunup bulunmadığı sorgulanmaktadır. Transandantal Meditasyon, Hinduizm’in reformist...
Interest in contemplative education in higher education has grown significantly over the last two decades. Much of this work has focused on mindfulness interventions and their impact on the wellbeing and academic outcomes of students. However, there has been considerable diversification in how contemplative practice has been applied, particularly in university contexts where educators often...
Benzodiazepines are potentially inappropriate medications for older adults, and deprescribing interventions are needed. We describe the development of a psychologist‐led, mindfulness‐informed cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention to pair with pharmacist‐led tapering to support benzodiazepine deprescribing in older adults. Based on previous research, we first developed an intervention...
Depression commonly co-occurs in people with epilepsy (PWE). Reducing depression in PWE may contribute to improved quality of life and outcomes. Project UPLIFT, a distance-delivered, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program has reduced depressive symptoms among PWE. Little is known about the acceptability of the program among African Americans with epilepsy. Thus, we conducted a formative...
This article explores the relationship between meditation, prayer, neuroscience, and the pursuit of inner and global peace through the perspectives of Pope Leo XIII and contemporary neuroscience. Drawing on clinical, educational, and trauma-informed experiences, the author examines how practices such as meditation, prayer, breathwork, and contemplative reflection can promote emotional...
Although working women experience significant work-related stress, preventive interventions to reduce its negative impact on their mental health are inadequate. Interventions for improving sleep quality have been effective in reducing the negative effects of work-related stressors. Mindfulness-based interventions have been effective in improving sleep quality. We evaluated the effectiveness of...
Introduction: Mindfulness, through mind-body practices, promotes awareness and presence. Its practice, along with reduced depression, may improve balance and lower fall risk in older adults. This study examined the association between mindfulness, depression, and fall risk among low-income, community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 103...
BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a widely validated approach for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies, leading to increased physical and psychological health. Online MBIs have become more common in the past years, namely after the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about their effectiveness. This study's goal was to compare the efficacy of a...
Emerging research suggests some of the most profound meditation-induced psychological transformations require mastery of mental skills that enable access to advanced meditative states, stages, and endpoints. Such development, however, often demands years of sustained practice and expert guidance. Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) offers a novel means of potentially supporting meditative...
Introduction: Pain perception is a subjective experience influenced by individual emotional and cognitive, including attentional and cognitive processes. In this respect, trait mindfulness-as an individual's inherent tendency to remain nonelaborative, nonjudgmental aware and attentive to the present moment-may modulate electroencephalography (EEG) responses to pain stimulation and perceived...