Although secular mindfulness interventions draw from contemplative traditions emphasizing relationality, evidence for impacts of such interventions on relational outcomes remains inconsistent. This study was designed to clarify conditions under which mindfulness training can improve relational functioning in a perinatal context where quality of relationship-building carries particularly...
Mindfulness meditation training has been associated with improved cognitive and sport performance, but the mechanisms linking mindfulness, cognitive engagement, and performance remain unclear, especially in simultaneous assessments during sports tasks. This study explored whether brief mindfulness meditation (BMM) training impacts shooting performance and cognitive engagement. We hypothesized...
Cyberbullying victimization (CV) has been linked to numerous adverse psychological outcomes among adolescents. While previous research has established associations between CV and negative outcomes including depression, diminished self-esteem, and academic burnout, the potential protective mechanisms in these relationships remain underexplored. This longitudinal study investigated the mediating...
This study investigates the effectiveness of a 10-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT) intervention in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among elderly individuals. Psychological distress is increasingly prevalent in older adults, yet non-pharmacological interventions remain underutilized in geriatric care. Employing a quasi-experimental pre-post design,...
BMC Public HealthMay 8, 2025Christian E Preissner, Lieke Vilier, Nora C Bertelsmann et al.3 citations
Mindfulness-based strategies are increasingly applied outside of standardized clinical protocols to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. No overview exists of how mindfulness-based strategies are integrated in these "unstandardized" interventions and which strategies have potential for effect. This review (i) summarizes key intervention characteristics and strategies, (ii) provides a...
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention in reducing state anxiety among young adults with emotional dysregulation in Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 100 young adult males and females aged 20-30 with state anxiety and emotional dysregulation were selected from different segments of life in Lahore. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Emotion Regulation...
There is a notable reluctance or uncertainty among practitioners regarding the effective grasp and application of health meditation techniques, which impacts the overall effectiveness of meditation education and potentially hinders the optimization of student learning outcomes in health meditation. This study aims to assess and enhance the effectiveness of teacher education methods in Buddhist...
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a common anxiety disorder causing individuals to feel anxious, nervous, and distressed in public situations requiring performance, such as public speaking. Today, psychotherapies are known to be effective in reducing SAD symptoms. Mindfulness is a significant component of third-wave cognitive therapies, effective in treating mental disorders with psychotherapy....
Perinatal anxiety and depression are significant public health concerns with the potential to affect maternal and infant well-being; therefore, it is crucial to identify protective factors. This study explores the reciprocal relationship between dispositional mindfulness and symptoms of anxiety and depression throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. In a sample of 347 women, mindfulness...
Older adults frequently face a myriad of physical and mental health challenges, which can contribute to feelings of stress and subsequent depression. Nevertheless, with age often comes a wealth of life experience and resilience. Perceived stress commonly predicts depression across all age groups, while meditation has been associated with lower levels of depression. Additionally, adherence to...
Value in HealthMay 6, 2025Jagpreet Chhatwal, Rachael L Fleurence3 citations
This commentary explores the economic potential of integrating meditation and mindfulness practices into mental health care, highlighting their cost-effectiveness in alleviating mental illness. Despite growing evidence of their benefits in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress, these practices remain underutilized. Economic evaluations are limited because of insufficient funding,...
Separate domains of research have previously shown that word retrieval performance is reduced with increased anxiety, and that increased mindfulness is associated with reduced anxiety. Adult aging has been shown to affect word retrieval, mindfulness, and anxiety, but the inter-relationships among these variables have not been previously tested. The present research examined whether individual...
Prenatal insomnia symptoms are prevalent, debilitating, and largely untreated; yet, there is a lack of empirically supported and accessible interventions. Mindfulness-based interventions have been theoretically hypothesized to alleviate insomnia symptoms by counteracting adverse sleep-related cognitive and behavioral processes, although few studies have tested them. This study aimed to examine...
MindfulnessMay 3, 2025Shaun Hancock, Tharshanah Thayabaranathan, Rene Stolwyk et al.
Movement-based mindfulness may be beneficial for mental health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) post-stroke. We assessed changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, and HRQoL in survivors of stroke participating in movement-based mindfulness intervention against an attention control (social group). Participants were between 3- and 18-months post-stroke and randomised 1:1 to the...
This study identifies the most effective meditation technique as a non-clinical intervention for enhancing cognitive functioning and stress resilience, through a philosophical comparative analysis of foundational doctrines across diverse meditative practices, complemented by empirical evaluation using psychological and neuroscientific measures to quantitatively assess and compare their overall...
The benefits of mindfulness meditation are well documented. This study evaluated the immediate effects of mindfulness meditation (MM) on the voice and voice user. Prospective experimental study. Participants: 19 vocally healthy (VH) individuals, and 26 individuals with common voice disorders (CVD; benign lesions and hyperfunctional muscle tension) deemed stimulable for voice therapy....
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by heightened academic stress and vulnerability to anxiety, often exacerbated by competitive educational systems. This review explores the role of mindfulness meditation as a school-based intervention to support adolescent mental health. Drawing from empirical studies and program evaluations, it highlights the effectiveness of mindfulness in...
SleepMay 1, 2025Maria José Pereira Morais, A. Bezerra, C. Banzoli et al.
An epidemiological study conducted by the Sleep Institute in 2007 revealed that 44.8% of the population in São Paulo exhibited symptoms of insomnia, with women being disproportionately affected (32%). Considering a global adaptation towards utilizing technology for health services, the present study evaluated the effects of an online meditation program on women with insomnia. The study was a...
SleepMay 1, 2025Mika Hirata, Heba A Afaneh, Ishana Kapoor et al.
Perinatal women are highly vulnerable to insomnia and depression. High cognitive arousal (e.g., worry, rumination) at night is a key risk factor for developing insomnia and depression during this period. However, mindfulness skills have been proposed to reduce risk for negative health outcomes by protecting individuals against the harmful effects of cognitive arousal. This prospective study...
Research PostersMay 1, 2025Han-Jie Liu, Krish Patel, Zachary Coren et al.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US, with elevated blood pressure (BP) significantly contributing to its progression. Mindfulness meditation has emerged as a high-value preventative care strategy for managing BP and heart rate (HR); however, its specific effects on managing BP and HR in individuals with debilitating CVD remain poorly understood....