Psycho-OncologieSeptember 29, 2025Boxiang Zhang, Boyang Li, Zhiyuan Liang et al.
Patients with head and neck malignancies frequently experience substantial psychological distress and functional impairment during radiotherapy, yet structured interventions targeting both domains are lacking. This prospective controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) program on anxiety and functional recovery in individuals undergoing...
Violence against women has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major public health concern worldwide. Research shows that Domestic violence is associated with a high rate of psychological problems, including anxiety. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness group counseling on the anxiety of pregnant women exposed to Domestic violence. this...
This research compared the cognitive effects of two interventions postulated to induce well-being, concentration, and relaxation: vibroacoustic stimulation and guided mindfulness meditation. Electroencephalogram (EEG) biosignals were used to quantify results and were collated together with subjective first-person verbal accounts. Participants were divided into three groups: guided mindfulness...
Both meditation and psychedelics are widely studied for their therapeutic potential in mental health. Recent research suggests potential synergies between mindfulness practice and psychedelics, though empirical studies have primarily focused on psilocybin. This study investigates the distinct and combined effects of mindfulness practice and an ayahuasca-inspired formulation containing...
Meditation, psychedelics, and brain connectivity: A randomized controlled resting-state fMRI study of N,N-dimethyltryptamine and harmine in a meditation retreat.
This study explores how mindfulness-based strategies, including guided breathing, reflective pauses, meditation, and mindful journaling, influence English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ experiences of foreign language anxiety (FLA) and oral communication in a Polish university. Using a qualitative interpretive design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, reflective...
UIST AdjunctSeptember 27, 2025Yichen Yu, Qiaoran Wang
Lucid dreaming relies on a high level of metacognition and requires significant time and effort to master induction techniques, presenting obstacles for those seeking such experiences. This study proposes a personalized lucid dreaming training system Noetic Dream that combines virtual reality (VR) with open-monitoring(OM) meditation, acting on the mechanism of "dream awareness" through both...
Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare professionals (HCPs) faced extremely high levels of work-related stress, which negatively affected their mental health, job satisfaction, and patient care. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs can help mitigate these challenges. Method: A randomised controlled trial design was used to evaluate the...
Objectives: Novice meditators often struggle to recognise and intentionally disengage from self-referential thought during meditation. We investigated whether personalised high-precision neurofeedback (NF) training improves volitional disengagement from self-referential thought during meditation and enhances meditation's outcomes. Method: In a single-blind, controlled study, novices received 2...
Yoga &Meditation is the basic spiritual practice for quieting the mind and getting in touch with our deeper self, the spirit. Yoga &Meditation provides a deeper appreciation of the interrelatedness of all things and the part each person plays. . Meditation enhances your insight, reveals your true nature, and brings your inner peace. Yoga &Meditation has a long history of use for increasing...
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) is a hereditary tumor syndrome caused by mutations in BRCA genes. Advances in genetic testing technologies have enabled surveillance and risk-reducing surgeries for carriers of BRCA mutations, allowing for the early detection and prevention of cancer. However, the research and support infrastructure for addressing the psychological and social...
Development of a (digital) mindfulness-informed intervention for older adults in nursing homes: description and reflection of a person-based co-design approach.
BACKGROUND: Food craving (FC) is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) and less healthy food choices. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have garnered interest as a strategy to address maladaptive eating behaviors. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing FC. METHODS: We included controlled trials involving adult...
Background: Mantras are sacred sound vibrations realized by ancient Indian seers and traditionally understood as fundamental expressions of cosmic energy. Objective: This paper aims to align philosophical foundations of mantra with contemporary scientific evidence, emphasizing psychological well-being, cognitive enhancement, and educational relevance. Methods: A narrative review approach was...
Abstract Vipassana, an ancient mindfulness practice with its origin in Buddhism, has come out as a valuable approach for enhancing attention and emotional well-being. The applications of Vipassana in academia, particularly in enhancing attention and improving academic performances in students, have been explored in this paper. This conceptual articlesynthesizes an integrated literature from...
Integrated Amrita Meditation-35 (IAM®-35) is a 35-min meditation practice introduced by Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), integrating gentle yoga postures, breath regulation, and Bhāvanā , an ancient contemplative principle meaning “bringing into being”. Although Bhāvanā appears in classical Indian texts such as the Bhāvanopaniṣad , IAM®-35 was developed independently by Amma,...
Advanced meditation offers a powerful lens for investigating consciousness and for understanding how sustained training may contribute to human flourishing. In the spirit of neurophenomenology, we combine first-person reports with model-free empirical analyses and formal whole-brain modeling to investigate the mechanisms underlying advanced meditative states and minimal phenomenal experience...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted mental health worldwide, particularly among college students. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of regular meditation practice on stress and well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown in college students from Delhi, India. Methods: Data were collected from April 22 to June 3, 2020. Participants included college students aged 18-26,...
Background: Mindfulness has gained increasing attention for its role in fostering emotional regulation and psychological resilience. In contexts of displacement and trauma, mindfulness may be associated with improved adaptive coping and recovery. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationships among mindfulness, distress tolerance, and trauma recovery in internally displaced...
Meditative states provide a unique window into intrinsic neural activity, yet the spectral and spatial dynamics of resting-state EEG during meditation remain incompletely understood. This study examined how gender, age, and meditation experience influence EEG band power and spatial coherence during eyes-closed meditation. Twenty-four participants (12 experienced meditators, 12 novices)...