Current HIV research2025Pegah Mirzapour, Abbas Boosiraz, Mohammad Mahdi Roozbahani et al.
Background/ Objective: Due to the impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on personal and social life, people living with HIV (PLWH) are faced with several challenges and issues. Therefore, PLWH requires psychological interventions. The study aims were to create a suitable platform for psychological structures that empower them to address their issues effectively. In this regard,...
Smartphone Addiction (SA) is a rising global behavioral issue among adolescents. Extant studies rarely explore interventions to lower the risk of SA and increase resilience for adolescents. To investigate the feasibility of the study protocol designed with a cluster-RCT and examine the preliminary effect of the first 4-week group mindfulness-based cognitive program (MBCP) on Smartphone...
Both mindfulness and humor are inherently connected to well-being. Recent research found evidence for their combined effect in a joint training, the Humor-Enriched Mindfulness-Based Program (HEMBP). This study extends these findings by exploring (1) effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on different forms of humor, (2) differential effects of the HEMBP on outcomes compared to...
AbstractMysticism is mostly employed in the context of theistic religions because historically, mysticism aims at a unification with God. It must be clarified if the project of comparative mysticism that this book suggests can be properly carried out when including non-theistic religions. The chapter examines phenomena such as quietism, ekstasis, and contemplation. Further, the relationship...
Migraine is a debilitating neurological condition often impacting the quality of life and resulting in physical, emotional, and social burdens. Pharmaceutical interventions are the conventional treatment for migraine; however, behavioral interventions provide safe alternatives. Both mindfulness meditation and neurofeedback are behavioral interventions that have been separately studied for...
Hypertension is increasingly recognized as a biopsychosocial condition influenced by psychological distress and systemic inflammation. The potential of integrative mind-body approaches such as Heartfulness meditation and yoga to offer non-pharmacological benefits through neuroendocrine and immunomodulatory pathways is a source of hope and optimism in the field. To evaluate the effects of a...
Background and Objective: Examine the health and well-being status of students and to try to improve it, especially in psychology students is of great importance. As a result, this research was conducted with the aim of determine the effectiveness of mindfulness group training on psychological well-being in psychology students. Methods and Materials: The present study was applied in terms of...
Healthcare professionals face high levels of stress, which negatively impacts their mental health, well-being, and job performance. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intervention designed to mitigate stress and promote emotional well-being, but its long-term effects in healthcare settings remain under-explored. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in reducing...
In an effort to combat burnout, a study investigates Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training for nurses. The goal is to reduce stress and improve job satisfaction, ultimately enhancing patient care. These findings may inspire the development of mindfulness-based support systems for healthcare professionals to promote overall well-being in the workplace. A single-blinded, randomized...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in managing comorbid depression and diabetes by assessing their efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving glycemic control, while addressing inconsistencies in existing research. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of 17 randomized controlled trials published between 2013 and 2024 and...
To explore the therapeutic effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction in patients with post-stroke mild depression. A total of 80 patients with mild depression after stroke received by our hospital from January 2023 to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects. Randomly divide the patients into two groups: 40 in the control group and 40 in the combination group. The control group...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown benefits for cognition and stress relief. Enhancing these functions may have a protective role in vulnerable populations, particularly older immigrants who face a higher risk of neurodegenerative disease. However, whether MBSR can have positive effects on cognitive and affective functions in these populations remains understudied. This trial...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been shown to be beneficial for adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but little is known about its use in pediatric IBD. This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an MBSR program delivered by live-video during the COVID-19 pandemic for youth with IBD. Four cohorts of an 8-session MBSR program were conducted via a...
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and has a profound impact on an individual's psychological well-being. Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer often experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life (QoL) due to the physical and emotional burden of the disease. Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as effective strategies to alleviate...
Nurses working in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (NICU/PICU) experience high levels of stress that can diminish emotional resilience and job engagement. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are known to enhance psychological well-being; however, evidence in culturally diverse settings, such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, remains limited. This study assessed the effects of mindfulness...
Oncology nurses face multiple challenges that affect both themselves and their patients. Mindfulness, as a personality trait, can be cultivated through well-designed practices and may serve as an effective strategy for maintaining nurses' well-being. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the value and usefulness of mindfulness practice for oncology nurses. A systematic search was conducted...
Currently, healthcare professionals face challenges such as excessive stress, mental distress, psychiatric issues, and burnout. Contributors include various personal, professional, and environmental stressors such as prolonged work hours, high workload, patient care responsibility, information overload, and financial concerns. Stress and burnout can cause employee turnover, staffing shortages,...
This paper is a systematic review of studies which aimed at improving mental health outcomes through meditation-based therapy. Specifically, this review sought to synthesize current evidences on the effect of meditation-based interventions on various mental states capable of confronting pregnant women, such as depression, anxiety, Stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental...
Adolescent mental health problems have become a public health issue of social concern in re-cent years. Compared with traditional psychological intervention methods, mindfulness meditation, as a flexible and non-invasive intervention method, has shown its potential and has gradually become a research hotspot, providing a fresh viewpoint for mental health education and practice. This article...
The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of administering an online meditation program compared to usual care to glaucoma patients to improve mental health outcomes such as quality of life, depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. The secondary objective of this study is to improve mental health outcomes among glaucoma patients. This is a study protocol for a 12-week...