Mindfulness meditation has experienced a surge in popularity due to its well-documented health benefits, although the mechanisms driving these benefits are not clearly understood. This study explored whether mindfulness of breathing meditation induces changes in brain function and physiological responses related to attention or arousal mechanisms. Electroencephalography (EEG) and skin...
The strategy of this paper is to explore how traditional Buddhist teachings respond to contemporary challenges. The effects of these contemporary crises have brought immense tribulation globally. We humans can create and destroy the natural relationships of the environment. Since the twentieth century, Buddhism has been revived with its new way of response, as Buddha's teachings mainly focus on...
The Greater Good Science Centre at the University of California describes mindfulness as the state of maintaining awareness of a person's surroundings, feelings, thoughts, and sensations through a non-judgmental and supportive lens (Henriksen et al., 2022).Mindfulness and creative practices both seem to share a connection to human behaviour, ranging from attention, stress, emotions and...
arXiv Preprint ArchiveJune 13, 2025Simone Romano, Alberto Conforti, Gloria Guidetti et al.
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In this paper, we present the preliminary findings from a qualitative study (i.e., semi-structured interviews) on how a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, carried out in the Software Development (SD) working context, is perceived by the software developers of a multinational company who participated in the MBSR program and by the instructor who led it. MBSR is a deeply personal...
Current Research in Complementary & Alternative MedicineJune 12, 2025LWH Sexual Minority Men (smm) Living With HIV Experience Significant Mental Health Disparities. Studies Show Positive Psychological Interventions (ppi) And Mindfulness-Based Interventions (mbi) Can Have A Positive Impact On People, PPI Limited Research Has Explored This Among SMM LWH. The Current Study Explores Two MBIs (mbsr And Yoga) As Potential Adjuncts To An App-Based, LWH. Which Was Designed To Reduce Stress For SMM et al.
Purpose: Sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV experience significant mental health disparities. Studies show positive psychological interventions (PPI) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) can have a positive impact on people LWH, however, limited research has explored this among SMM LWH. The current study explores two MBIs (MBSR and yoga) as potential adjuncts to an app-based PPI,...
This study aimed to address the dearth of literature on mechanisms of effect of mindfulness-based interventions by investigating metacognitive beliefs as a potential mechanism of symptomology-reduction effects. The Cognitive Attentional Syndrome (CAS) component of the Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model was augmented to include subtypes of mind wandering and rumination. One hundred...
Many cancer survivors have high levels of distress and psychosocial symptoms. Two mind-body interventions for treating these problems are Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) and Tai Chi/Qigong (TCQ). However, while both interventions show efficacy compared with usual care, they have never been studied together. This trial was the first, to our knowledge, to incorporate innovative design...
Quality in SportJune 11, 2025Martyna Biernacka, Anna Bieniasz, Katarzyna Agopsowicz et al.
Fibromyalgia is a complex and chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, hypersensitivity to stimuli, and frequently co-occurring psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Although conventional treatments remain essential, their limited effectiveness combined with the multifaceted nature of fibromyalgia, often leads patients...
Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health challenges globally, with athletes—especially those in high-pressure sports such as pencak silat—facing unique vulnerabilities due to the intense physical, psychological, and cultural demands of competition. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing anxiety disorder symptoms...
Abstract Research on meditation and mindfulness in relation to challenging effects can be understood as consisting of at least two waves: The first wave focused on the efficacy of mindfulness and more broadly the clinically positive effects of meditation. The second wave mainly focused on increasing methodological rigor and uncovering underlying mechanisms. Research on the different kinds and...
Individual experiences can influence the mental health of married couples. The objective of the present study is to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in marriage between entrapment and mental well-being by examining the relationships between actors and partners. The actor-partner interdependence mediation model was employed to apply a dyadic approach to the data collected from 423...
JMIR Formative ResearchJune 11, 2025Tovan Lew, Natnaiel M Dubale, Erik Doose et al.3 citations
Undergraduate students frequently experience negative emotional states and sleep quality, which is believed to have worsened following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study piloted the use of a popular mobile mindfulness app (Calm) as a potential intervention to improve state depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep quality in undergraduate students attending a Canadian university, following the...
ABSTRACT: Introduction: About 30% of depressed patients suffer from a protracted course in which the disorder continues to cause significant burden despite treatment efforts. While originally developed for relapse prevention, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has increasingly been investigated in depressed patients with such ‘difficult-to-treat’ courses. This is a protocol for an...
Mental health problems that can appear in women during pregnancy include fear, anxiety, feelings of vulnerability, stress, and depression. Mindfulness (MF) is a specific meditation technique that can help during treatment for prenatal mood disorders, emotional distress, and psychological strains. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a specific meditation approach in women...
Mindfulness has its historical roots in the teachings of the Buddha. The core of these teachings addresses the causes and relief of human suffering. It is a way of being with experience, through awareness of the present moment, in service of compassion and wisdom. Its universal applicability lies in the fact that it is an innate human capacity, which can be developed through practice....
Parenting is associated with considerable stress. Brief, self-directed mindfulness and gratitude interventions via mobile app may mitigate the effects of stress on parents' mood and emotion regulation. The present study is a randomized controlled trial among parents of young children (N = 125) comparing the effect of a 2-week daily (10-min/day) app-based mindfulness intervention to a 2-week...
Abstract There is substantial evidence that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have beneficial effects for a range of disorders, though their underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Prominent developers of MBIs have proposed the Buddhist concept of no-self as a core mechanism driving their efficacy. The idea of no-self has been interpreted as the process of reducing, attenuating or...
This research explores Zen retreats through the psychological transformation perspective, focusing on the general population's broader mental vulnerabilities. Using a multimethod qualitative approach, including online traveler reflections and communications, onsite observations, and interviews, it reveals a multifactorial interaction framework in which tourists seek personal betterment,...
Cogent PsychologyJune 6, 2025Dicken Cheong-Chun Chan, Lawrence Hoy Fu Luk, Lyon Long Lik You et al.
Healthcare professionals experience great stress and are more susceptible to burnout due to high workloads and complex working procedures. This increases their risk of depression and anxiety, leading to reduced productivity, extra expenses from absenteeism, and diminished quality of care delivery. Loving-kindness and Compassion Meditation (LKCM) has been shown effective at alleviating stress...
Childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with poor family functioning and higher risks of conflicts in parent-child relationships. Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been evaluated for its benefits in improving family functioning and has been increasingly applied within the context of a family environment. Furthermore, online MBIs have been developed...