The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between mindfulness and social anxiety with the mediating role of metacognitive beliefs in mothers of children with autism and intellectual disability. In terms of purpose, the research was applied, and in terms of data collection, it employed a descriptive correlational design based on structural equation modeling. The statistical...
Labor epidural placement can cause significant procedural anxiety for patients. Behavioral interventions, such as mindful meditation, can effectively reduce anxiety, including during pregnancy. This study aimed to assess the impact of a 10-minute mindful meditation session on anxiety and pain during labor epidural placement. Pregnant women were recruited and randomized into 2 groups: A...
Ultra-short activity bouts (<10 min) may represent scalable, low-barrier strategies for improving mental health, an increasingly important goal due to rising stress levels and the need for preventive approaches. Both physical activity (PA) and mindfulness-based practices are associated with psychological benefits but are assumed to operate through partly distinct mechanisms (e.g., physiological...
Mindfulness practice is trending in schools. Within secondary education, it is oftentimes introduced as meditation for present-moment awareness of the self to support academic concerns. However, mindfulness practice in its original conception is a holistic way of cultivating human well-being towards flourishing. It is a practice that aims for awareness to the entirety of human subjective and...
This endeavor contributes to the rising trend of research in positive psychology, pointing out the influence of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in promoting emotional well-being among young adults. On combining mindfulness drills with a target on human potentials and virtues, the 8-week MBSR program exhibited crucial advancements in emotional well-being, comprising a 23% rise in WHO-5...
background and objective: students are exposed to psychological problems such as social anxiety and low academic self - efficacy due to exposure to various educational challenges, so this study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness on social anxiety and academic self - efficacy in high school girl students. Method: this study was a quasi - experimental study with pre -...
Emerging adulthood, a phase of intense self-exploration, heightens vulnerability to existential concerns, particularly death anxiety. Mindfulness may serve as a vital buffer, yet its role remains underexplored within Indian, particularly South Indian, contexts. This study investigates the relationship between mindfulness and death anxiety among emerging adults in Kerala, examining how specific...
ABSTRACT Mindfulness may reduce depression by supporting more satisfying relationships, yet these associations remain understudied in Latino couples. Given the overlap between mindfulness and Latino cultural values, this study tested whether trait mindfulness is linked to greater relationship satisfaction and, in turn, lower depression among Latino couples. Survey data from 293 heterosexual...
An experimental research design has been selected for this research study. The research design will assist in addressing the research aims and questions because it will give us the data assessing a causal relationship. Participants will be recruited via the School of Psychology’s research participation system (SONA) and contacted via email. The study will take place in one hour in the Denson...
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a broad group of different types of cancer that affect regions such as the neck, oral cavity, thyroid, nasopharynx, larynx, salivary glands, tongue, cheek, and lips. As a result of the location of HNC and the adverse effects of its treatment, disruption of body image, interference with physical and social functioning, and impairment in quality of life (QOL) often...
The aim of the present study was to examine and compare the effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on self-esteem in female breadwinner mothers. This applied study employed an experimental method with a pretest–posttest design and a three-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of female...
Hope and happiness are positive emotions that affect an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior. These two variables also affect different aspects of an individual’s life such as physical health, lifespan, academic performance, socialization process, creative thinking, problem-solving ability, and mental health. This study seeks to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress...
To investigate the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) combined with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) training on cardiopulmonary function, oxygen delivery efficiency, and psychological stress in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). A total of 50 clinically stable PAH patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (N = 25) and a control group (N =...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with substantial maternal and fetal health risks. Apart from metabolic disturbances, a confirmed GDM diagnosis often elicits anxiety, depression, and diabetes-specific distress, which may activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, exacerbate insulin resistance, and undermine glycemic regulation,...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are often associated with patients' experiencing cravings, risk of relapse and poorsleep quality, all of which significantly affect their chance of recovery. In the present research, a systematic review has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing substance cravings and improving sleep quality among clients with...
2026Tiago Figueiredo, Laura Benítez, Petra Nováková
Objective: The objective of this study was to apply a causal forest machine learning algorithm to estimate the conditional average treatment effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on pain interference and identify the specific baseline characteristics of women with chronic pain who derive the greatest therapeutic benefit. Methods and Materials: This randomized controlled trial included a...
Since the introduction of mindfulness into China, significant progress has been achieved in clinical and public health domains. However, current domestic research remains overly reliant on Western models such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), revealing bottlenecks in cultural adaptability, a lack of ethical dimensions, and difficulties...
Women's Health2026Prabhadini Godage, Oonagh M Giggins, Julie Doyle et al.
BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents significant psychological and behavioural challenges, with diagnosis often triggering stress, anxiety, and fear. Despite these burdens, structured psychosocial support remains limited within existing GDM care. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for reducing distress in perinatal contexts, but few are tailored to the unique...
Despite the dramatic growth in the number of clinical trials of meditation and/or mindfulness-based interventions (MMBIs), most trials focus on self-reported or psychological outcomes, less is known about the potential neuroplastic effects of MMBI practice and benefits for brain health. In this review, we aimed to map the extent and nature of existing research on this topic, identify...