Introduction: This is the first randomized controlled trial to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the effects of a combined sensory intervention that included mindfulness, music, and a light-occluding eye mask during antidepressant-dose ketamine treatment for depression. Methods: Forty-three participants with unipolar depressive disorder enrolled in the study; 22...
OBJECTIVES The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire - Short Form (FFMQ-15) measures the tendency to be mindful and is proposed as an alternative to the original 39-item version. This study examines the psychometric properties of the FFMQ-15 in a clinical sample to provide further support for a short-form version. METHOD Participants (N = 244; Mage = 29.68) included in the study completed the...
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) meditation environment in reducing exam-related anxiety among graduate engineering students. Traditional meditation can be limited by environmental constraints, while VR offers an immersive alternative. Participants (N = 14) were exposed to both VR and 2D guided meditation experiences in a within-subjects design across two exam...
Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder affecting the oral mucosa, often accompanied by psychological comorbidities. Higher levels of mindfulness have been associated with reduced pain and fewer emotional symptoms in some chronic pain conditions, but its role in BMS remains inadequately explored. Methods: 146 patients diagnosed with BMS, according to the...
Prospective memory is the ability to execute delayed intentions at the appropriate moment. Mindfulness meditation serves as a training modality to enhance attentional control and foster a flexible, self‐regulated attentional state, which can significantly enhance prospective memory performance through refined attentional control. The study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness...
Background & Aim: Adolescent girls suffering from anxiety face various psychological problems; therefore, they require specific and effective interventions.The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion-based mindfulness training and self-treatment training on cognitive distortion and self-compassion in adolescent girls with anxiety symptoms.Methods: This study employed a...
Objectives: COVID-19 had devastating effects on both physical and mental well-being, prompting the need for interventions. Hence, this study aimed to explore the impact of MBSR on mental health, mindfulness, and sleep disorders in the post-COVID period. Methods: In this interventional parallel study, the sample was selected from university students in nursing and midwifery faculties using total...
Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined why Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are effective among teachers. The aim of this study was to examine possible mediators underlying the effectiveness of an MBSR program for Dutch elementary school teachers. Methods Data of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intervention (n = 72) versus control group (n = 74) were used....
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an empirically-supported psychotherapy for chronic pain. Although mindfulness is a key component of ACT, most ACT protocols do not include formal mindfulness meditation practice as a principal treatment method, leaving open the question of whether formal practice may bolster ACT's effects. Addressing this gap, the present study assessed the feasibility...
Background: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, reducing quality of life. While diet and medication help, non-pharmacological approaches like yoga and mindfulness show promise. However, evidence on their combined effects on BMI, lipid profile, and QoL in obese women remains limited. Methods: This RCT included 60 middle-aged obese women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomly...
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2025Emily J. Starr, Holly Hatton, Caron A. C. Clark et al.
Objectives Teacher attrition in the early care and education (ECE) workforce remains a concern for policymakers globally. In the USA, ECE teachers frequently cite job stress, lack of support, and emotional exhaustion as reasons for leaving the field. As such, identifying helpful and relevant ways to support ECE teachers’ well-being is critical. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as...
Abstract This chapter focuses on the integration of motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies in treating patients with mood and anxiety disorders. Literature on the effect of motivational interviewing and of mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions on anxiety and other mood disorders is reviewed. Breathing techniques such as square or box breathing, grounding techniques such...
GeroPsychSeptember 1, 2025Philipp Stang, Martin G. Köllner, Daniela Rico-Dresel
Abstract: Current research findings on interventions based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction concept indicate various applications and positive effects. Positive effects are found in both longer and shorter mindfulness training sessions. Based on a narrative review, we review the positive effects regarding stress reduction, mindfulness, and emotional well-being among older adults....
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2025Nuria V. Aguerre, Elena Miró, M. Pilar Martínez et al.
Abstract Objectives Dispositional mindfulness appears to exert beneficial effects in the experience of chronic pain and related symptoms. However, there is currently no widely accepted theoretical model that explains the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Furthermore, existing studies often lack sufficient theoretical justification, adequate sample sizes to ensure statistical power, and...
Acta PsychologicaSeptember 1, 2025Eunha Kim, Teemu H Laine, Youbin Lee
The purpose of this study was to examine whether cognitive restructuring and mindfulness-based meditation would alleviate stress and anxiety induced by a social VR-based TSST within StressMeta, the platform that we developed. Additionally, we investigated whether the effectiveness of these interventions would vary based on trait anxiety levels. A total of 60 college students were randomly...
Online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) can reduce psychological distress in people with cancer, but adherence and scalability could be improved. Through co-creation, we developed two eMBCT formats: group-blended and individual-unguided. This trial compared the effects of the two eMBCT to care as usual (CAU) on psychological distress and other mental health outcomes in people with...
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with suicide risk, as well as a number of psychological disorders. This, coupled with its high prevalence rate, make it imperative that effective treatments for those who engage in NSSI are investigated and made available to the public. Despite this, few interventions specifically targeting NSSI have been researched. This study aimed to address this...
People realize that practicing mindfulness to feel their feelings at the moment without judging them, is kind to their mental health nowadays. It explains that being mindful can lessen anxiety and help your system stay strong. Psychology and neuroscience examinations are used in the paper to understand how mindfulness affects our thoughts and emotions. Keep your ideas clear so that you handle...
INTRODUCTION: Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly being explored as a medium for delivering mindfulness-based interventions. While studies have investigated the feasibility and efficacy of VR-based mindfulness interventions, there has been limited synthesis of user experiences and perceptions across diverse applications, hindering the iterative refinement of these technologies and...
Background: Chronic pain significantly impacts quality of life. Mind–body interventions (MBIs), such as yoga nidra and body scan, show promise in managing pain. Yoga nidra incorporates intention-setting, visualization, and relaxation, whereas body scan focuses on somatic awareness. While prior literature has applied meditation as a therapeutic intervention in individuals with chronic pain,...