JAMA Network Open
January 2, 2025
Rachel M Radin, Julie Vacarro, Elena Fromer et al.
11 citations
Mindfulness meditation may improve well-being among employees; however, effects of digital meditation programs are poorly understood. To evaluate the effects of digital meditation vs a waiting list condition on general and work-specific stress and whether greater engagement in the intervention moderates these effects. This randomized clinical trial included a volunteer sample of adults (aged...
Clinical Practice in Athletic Training
2025
Victoria Baker, Emily Duckett, A. Gardiner-Shires et al.
Mental health concerns in athletes are becoming a primary focus for institutions, companies, coaches, and more. An athlete carries an abundant load of stressors due to their lifestyle. The stressors can negatively impact an athlete by producing anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health concerns. Previous studies have found a connection between the use of contemplative practices on...
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice
January 2025
Graziela Valle Da Silva, Laís Valencise Magri, Melissa De Oliveira Melchior et al.
Pain catastrophizing has dimensions of magnification, rumination, and helplessness, being an important evaluator of chronic pain. Studies with mindfulness intervention point to a possible modulation of chronic pain catastrophizing behavior. However, how these facets of mindfulness are associated with the catastrophizing subscales is uncertain. The scope of this study is to verify how the...
The Psychological Research in Individuals with Exceptional Needs
2025
Fahimeh Fazlollah Hamedani, Malihe Masalehgo
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness training program on selective attention, visuospatial memory, and academic performance in elementary school students diagnosed with ADHD. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. A total of 30 elementary school students diagnosed with ADHD were randomly assigned to an experimental...
Journal of Disability Research
2025
Abdulaziz R. Alamro, Talal M. Alsaif, Hanan M. Diab et al.
The purpose of this study is to investigate how students with attention deficit disorder (ADD)/attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) feel about their academic prospects after engaging in mindfulness-based online activities. The study aimed to identify the effect of e-activities based on mindfulness on the academic buoyancy of students with ADHD. The study employed a semi-experimental...
Health Psychology and Behavioral Disorders
2025
Mahdieh Jafari, Seyed Faizullah Afrazizadeh
This study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness training on reducing impulsive behaviors in children aged 8–12 years diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest control group design with 30 children clinically diagnosed with ADHD. Participants were selected via purposive sampling and randomly assigned to...
European Journal of Cancer Care
2025
Zhuorong Xiang, Xue Li, You-Jia Ma
Background: This study aims to specifically review the efficacy of mindfulness‐based interventions (MBIs) for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional
2025
Amanda Polin Pereira, Francielen Aparecida Rodrigues Santos, Elisângela Aparecida de Almeida Puga et al.
Abstract This study presents the implementation process and outcomes of the Anxiety Protocol in Occupational Therapeutic Care (PACTO), developed within the framework of municipal public policies and the strategy for comprehensive mental health care, conducted in the garden of a primary health care unit. PACTO was conceived as a social response to the growing demand related to anxiety disorders...
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion
2025
Jaehyun Kim, Junhyoung Kim, Chungsup Lee et al.
: Background: While traditional meditation practices are known for their mental health benefits, they often face limitations such as restricted access and environmental distractions. To address these challenges and enhance meditation effectiveness, this study implemented an immersive virtual reality meditation (IVRM) program and examined its potential mental health benefits among university...
Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies
2025
Neha Rachanna, P. S. Swathi, Ankita Mishra
Background: Anxiety is marked by tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes such as increased blood pressure. Patients with anxiety often experience lower quality of life (QoL), especially in areas such as friendships, self-esteem, and family dynamics. Meditation has been shown to effectively reduce anxiety and enhance QoL. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of cyclic...
Journal of Interdisciplinary Mathematics
2025
Anuj Nain, Sanjay Kumar, Nishant Gaur et al.
Stress reduction is a significant goal in contemporary society, given its implications for mental and physical well-being. This research paper presents an innovative approach to studying stress reduction through Sahaja Yoga meditation, a unique form of meditation aimed at achieving self-realization and inner balance. Our study investigates the time it takes for individuals to experience a...
Research Journal of Psychology
2025
Awais Ur Rahman, Awais Yaseen, A. Akram et al.
Psychologically wealthy but emotionally deprived societies were the focus of our study with mindfulness and self-discovery regarding happiness. Moreover, to the purpose of the use of these practices for emotional well-being, interviews based on a qualitative approach were carried out with 20 participants. The quantitative analysis revealed how mindfulness, that included meditation and breath...
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion
2025
Hui Yang, Yijie Li
: Background: Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance, motivation, and retention in language learners. Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts. This review synthesizes current research on...
Psychology of Woman Journal
2025
Forozan Gholipor, Fatemezahra Rezaei, M. Mazlomi et al.
Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on marital relationship quality and forgiveness in women in second marriages. Methods and Materials: The research method was quasi-experimental with a control and experimental group design. The statistical population consisted of women in second marriages who attended counseling centers in...
Journal of Cognition, Behavior, Learning
2025
Saeedeh Esmaeilzadeh Tarshayeh, Eshagh Samkhaniani
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on positive and negative emotions, sleep quality, and rumination among women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This applied quasi-experimental research used a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population included all women diagnosed with IBS who referred to hospitals...
Psychology of Motivation, Behavior, and Health
2025
Fatemeh Salameh Zavareh, Alireza Rayati Badi
Introduction and Aim: Type 2 diabetes as a chronic and acute disease can increase psychological distress and job stress. Therefore, the present research was conducted with the aim of determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on psychological distress and job stress in female teachers with type 2 diabetes. Methodology: This study was applied in terms of purpose and...
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture
2025
Masoudeh Timajchi, Mojgan Aghahheris, Amin Rafiepoor et al.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on psychological distress tolerance, sexual function, and psychosocial distress in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods and Materials: The present study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and a two-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical...
SHS Web of Conferences
2025
Thien Nhan Tran, S. Sairin, Muhammad Syifa Amin Widigdo et al.
Mindfulness has attracted increasing attention in psychological research as a useful psychological support technique, especially when stress, depression, and pressures from work, school, or social expectations are on the rise. Mindfulness practice, with its focus on living fully in the present moment and accepting oneself, has been shown in many studies to be effective in reducing stress,...
JAMA Network Open
2025
Zev Schuman-Olivier, Hannah J. Goodman, Joseph Rosansky et al.
Key Points Question During buprenorphine treatment, does group-based mindfulness training reduce opioid use, craving, and anxiety compared with group recovery support? Findings In this randomized clinical trial including 196 adults prescribed buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, mindfulness was not superior at reducing illicit opioid use compared with an active group intervention with an...
International journal of Sport Studies for Health
2025
Ava Goli
Chronic pain is a multifaceted condition that significantly impacts quality of life and poses challenges for effective management. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as hypnosis and mindfulness meditation, have emerged as promising approaches for alleviating pain. This review examines the mechanisms and comparative effectiveness of these therapies through the lens of the free energy...