Evidence-based interventions (EBI) can reduce nursing burnout and improve retention and healthcare quality. Nursing school is an ideal time to implement EBI to mitigate burnout and increase resilience in pre-professional populations. The current study tested whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) significantly improved stress, burnout, and wellness in a university-based nursing...
Yoga Nidra meditation has been increasingly examined in recent years for its potential to enhance psychological well-being. However, few studies have examined its biological effects-such as diurnal cortisol patterns particularly in larger samples using pre-post designs. The primary objective of this randomised controlled trial was to examine both the psychological (stress, anxiety, depression,...
Non-remission after psychological therapy for major depressive disorder is common, yet there are no established further-line treatments. In the UK National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies programme, about 50% of patients with depression who come to the end of the stepped care pathway do not show remission of symptoms. We aimed to investigate whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy...
Mindfulness interventions (MIs) train nonjudgmental attention to present-moment experience and aim to improve mental health and well-being. The evidence for their effect on interpersonal relationships is promising but uncertain. This study examines the effect of MIs on couple relationship satisfaction (RS). Randomized controlled trials of MIs including RS were selected based on systematic...
In nursing practice, sound academic performance, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning are crucial to achieving academic excellence and clinical success. Mindfulness and psychological capital present promising approaches to addressing challenges encountered in nursing education and practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the empirical and conceptual associations between...
Evidence suggests that mindfulness training (MT) may protect and strengthen military service members' attentional control functions, improving their performance and holistic fitness as they face the modern-day battlefield. Yet, implementation challenges must be addressed to realize MT's benefits consistently and at scale. Despite heterogeneity in MT program content, evaluation metrics, and...
Rumination and negative affect are mutually reinforcing experiences. Their dynamic relation can confer vulnerability to psychopathology. Cultivating mindfulness has been proposed to buffer against such downward spirals of negativity. However, it remains unclear whether practicing mindfulness in daily life causally impacts rumination, negative affect, and their dynamics. We investigated this...
Background Yoga and mind-body mindfulness exercises emphasize awareness-building to help athletes perform better physically and psychologically under trying circumstances. The purpose of the study was to assess how yoga practice affects athletes' stress levels, levels of mindfulness, and psychological flexibility. Methods The design of the study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 88...
To explore the effect of self-help mindfulness-based stress reduction exercise therapeutics (MBSRET) on the psychological status and sleep quality of medical staff. A total of 85 Hubei medical staff were randomly divided into an intervention group (n = 43) and a control group (n = 42). The intervention group received MBSRET for 8 weeks and the control group received routine care. Psychological...
We measured the safety and efficacy of a treatment protocol that includes Orgasmic Meditation (OM), a structured attention training practice conducted between two people who follow a predefined set of detailed instructions. The practice involves one person gently stroking the clitoris of the other person for 15 minutes while both place their attention on the point of contact and notice what...
Background/HypothesisMindfulness practice has gained attention in managing chronic migraine with medication overuse headache (CM-MOH), showing clinical improvements and functional connectivity reorganization. However, the relationship between these effects and the underlying neurotransmitter systems remains unexplored.MethodsThirty-four CM-MOH patients were divided into treatment as usual (TaU,...
Adults spend a significant amount of time alone every day, but mindfulness factors influencing the experience of solitude (time spent alone) are underexplored. Based on person-environment fit theory, we examined the moderating role of five facets of trait mindfulness (observing, describing, acting with awareness, nonjudging of inner experiences, and nonreactivity to inner experiences) on the...
PsychophysiologyJune 1, 2025Yanfen Zhen, Pei Liu, Lin Jiang et al.2 citations
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a recurring behavior most prevalent among adolescents in which one intentionally harms one's tissues and organs without the intent of death, which has a complex pathophysiology and lacks established interventions. As NSSI has been linked to deficits in cognitive control, mindfulness training that enhances this process may be beneficial. In this study, using...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to macro- and microvascular complications. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may improve metabolic and psychological health in individuals with T2DM. We aimed to assess the efficacy of MBIs for management of T2DM. We searched five databases and two trial registries using a comprehensive search strategy developed by a multidisciplinary team including...
Sound-based contemplative practices have become increasingly recognised within psychological and neuroscientific research as accessible and versatile tools for enhancing emotional well-being. Indian mantras specifically Om, the Gayatri mantra, and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra embody a long-standing tradition in which vocal resonance, rhythmic breathing, and linguistic meaning converge to...
Need-supportive sport coaching, rooted in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), aims to fulfill athletes' psychological needs, enhancing both performance and well-being. However, existing interventions aim to foster it, often take educational position and fail to address the emotional challenges faced by coaches. This study introduces the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) framework as a...
A large number of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness- based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in the adjuvant treatment of depression, and the significant effect of MBCT in inhibiting the recurrence of depression, most of these studies are randomized controlled trials. These studies compared a group of MBCT combined with conventional treatment and conventional treatment to ensure...
The participation of women today is not limited to demanding equal rights, but also demonstrating their functional significance in contributing to societal development in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the influence of training Mindfulness-based stress reduction on stress levels among female task force members in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The research employed a non-equivalent...
Abstract Objective Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in managing chronic pain but often require substantial time commitments, leading to high attrition rates and concerns about acceptability. This meta-analysis evaluated attrition rates in MBIs for chronic pain and explored factors contributing to participant withdrawal. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, 44 studies (45...
Depression has become a critical mental health issue, especially among college students, with increasing prevalence worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 322 million people globally suffer from the condition, with a prevalence rate of around 3.7% in Indonesia. This research examines the effectiveness of spiritual mindfulness therapy in reducing depression...