Abstract This article offers a new interpretation of Brahma-vihāra meditation (BVM) in early Buddhism, positioning it between ethical cultivation and development of samādhi ; BVM can thereby perfect ethical practice by creating a comprehensive meditative state that is thoroughly ethical. The fact that the radically ethical states of mind of BVM are sometimes included in the path to liberation,...
Despite extensive research on mindfulness, there is a dearth of studies exploring its impact on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the intermediaries of psychological resilience and perceived stress. In response to a violent campus event, this article investigates the association between mindfulness levels among college students and the presence of PTSD using a sequential mediation...
This qualitative, constructivist grounded theory addressed the gap in understanding how mental health nurses cultivate attentiveness through mindfulness practices. This was done by examining attentiveness as both an expression of care and a facilitator of human connectedness. Constructivist grounded theory. The study population consisted of nurses working in South African psychotherapy wards,...
BMC PsychologyMay 20, 2025Bahr Weiss, Van Vu, Hoang-Minh Dang et al.2 citations
Depression presents a substantial world-wide public health burden. Although evidence-based treatments exist, the majority of individuals with depression do not receive evidence-based treatments, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries, due to (a) scarcity of mental health professionals, and (b) mental health-related stigma. One approach addressing these issues is task-shifting, transfer...
Psychological disorders are prevalent and distressing. Early treatment initiation can prevent adverse outcomes and reduce healthcare system impacts. Improving mental health literacy (MHL)-one's knowledge regarding psychological disorders-and treatment-seeking attitudes (TSAs) is key in early treatment initiation. Examining the facets of dispositional mindfulness-the capacity to pay attention to...
Adolescents face increasing psychological stressors that demand preventive and therapeutic strategies rooted in both scientific and cultural sensitivity. This review synthesizes findings on the implementation of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)—such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)—in secondary education settings, particularly...
The integration of therapeutic meditation and music therapy has long been recognized for its profound impact on mental health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. In the era of digitalization, these traditional practices are undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and mobile health technologies. This perspective...
Deviation from the balanced time perspective (DBTP) refers to difficulties in switching between different time frames in a flexible way by considering the situational demands. DBTP is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness acts as a protective mechanism against depression and anxiety. The current study examined the moderator role of mindfulness in the relationship...
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), but solid evidence on psychological interventions for HCWs remains limited. Whether an adjusted therapist-assisted Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction group intervention (adjusted MBSR) is superior to a minimal self-guided mindfulness-based intervention (self-guided MBI) in improving mental...
BMC PsychologyMay 19, 2025Songhu Kong, Lingling Qiu, Yangyang Su et al.5 citations
This study investigates the role of mindfulness practices and self-regulation in reducing cognitive load stress and enhancing physical performance among university students in physical education. Using a comprehensive structural model, the research explains the mediating effect of cognitive load stress and the moderating role of self-regulation in these relationships. Data collected from 498...
Mindfulness and compassion training have individually shown significant effects on health care professionals' (HCPs') skills, reducing stress, anxiety, and burnout. This study evaluated the impact of a combined mindfulness and self-compassion intervention on HCPs' wellness. Seventeen nurses and doctors at a teaching university hospital in France volunteered for the Mindfulness-Based Compassion...
This letter discusses the study by Liu et al recently published in World Journal of Psychiatry, which examines the benefits of combining epirubicin (EPI) with mindfulness interventions for patients with urinary system tumors and depression. The study included 110 patients and compared an experimental group receiving EPI and a mindfulness intervention strategy with a control group treated with...
ElifeMay 19, 2025Makaela Nartker, Chaz Firestone, Howard Egeth et al.9 citations
The relation between attention, perception, and awareness is among the most fundamental problems in the science of the mind. One of the most striking and well-known phenomena bearing on this question is inattentional blindness (IB). In IB, naive observers fail to report clearly visible stimuli when their attention is otherwise engaged-famously missing a gorilla parading before their eyes. IB...
This study offers a comparative analysis of preparatory practices in Buddhist meditation, focusing on the Tiantai tradition of medieval China and the Nyingma tradition of tenth-century Tibet. Challenging the view of meditation as solely a mental experience, it highlights the critical role of the body in shaping contemplative training. Drawing on recent Buddhist studies and cultural embodiment...
Abstract Objectives We conducted a scientometric analysis on mind–body interventions to assess themes and trends in recent decades, providing insights for prospective research directions. Our systematic search, completed on 1 November, 2023, encompassed the Web of Science Core Collection and focused on scientific publications related to contemplative practices: Mindfulness, Yoga, Qi-gong,...
Vipassanā is an ancient meditation technique discovered by Buddha during his enlightenment. S. N. Goenka learned Vipassanā from Sayagyi U Ba Khin of Myanmar and introduced the technique from Mynmar to India, Nepal and many other countries. Largely based on a descriptive framework and mixed methods, the study evaluates the effects of Vipassanā practice on personal and professional lives of lay...
This study assessed the clinical impact of mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics on children with hypospadias. A total of 126 children with hypospadias undergoing treatment in Capital Center For Children's Health, Capital Medical University from December 2021 to December 2023 were recruited as the study participants. They were randomly divided into a control group (CG) and a...
May 15, 2025Noboru Matsumoto, Masahiro Fujino, Hana Sekine et al.
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Researchers have suggested that interoception can trigger autobiographical memory retrieval or affect the subjective sense of retrieval mode (e.g., involuntary or voluntary). This study examined whether 8-week mindfulness training aimed at improving interoceptive processing can alter autobiographical memory retrieval and perceived retrieval mode. Participants in the mindfulness group (n = 26)...
A major theme of this SI is a focus on new experimental EEG studies of mindfulness, which fully leverage some of the key advantages and more recent advances in analytic approaches possible with this methodology. As described in the BP:CNNI review by Lin et al.
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) poses a significant challenge to the health and well-being of children and adolescents, with prior studies suggesting a strong association with experiences of school bullying. While mindfulness has been identified as a protective factor against NSSI, its mediating role in the relationship between school bullying and NSSI remains insufficiently investigated. Using...