Combat-related stress is associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation-sympathetic predominance, reduced vagal tone, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV)-linked to increased cardiovascular risk. Non-pharmacological interventions targeting autonomic regulation show promise, but controlled studies in combat-exposed populations remain limited. We assessed whether adding a...
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and transdiagnostic treatment in reducing fear of happiness among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods and Materials: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest–posttest and a control group. The statistical population consisted of mothers of children with autism...
Aims: This study of people with motor neurone disease (MND) and caregivers examined how baseline levels of psychological distress influenced engagement with and psychological responses to a mindfulness intervention. This was with a view to guiding how services can best target mindfulness programs. Methods: Forty participants completed an MND-adapted four-session mindfulness-based stress...
BackgroundWomen in rural Lebanon face ongoing war, corruption, pollution, and inequality. Such chronic instability makes their lives challenging.ObjectivesThis study evaluated the effects of a well-researched meditation practice on countering the stressors these women experience.DesignThis was a randomized controlled trial of 114 rural Lebanese women divided into three cohorts, each measured...
abstract: The practice of sati , mindfulness, is a fundamental exercise of Buddhism, embedded in and explained by Buddhist philosophical reflection. In just a few decades, a largely unknown Buddhist meditation practice has become a method used by psychotherapists, hospitals, and even the U.S. military. Colonialism and the modernization of Buddhism led to a modernization of Vipassana practice....
SAGE Open Nursing2026Mahmood Al Maawali, Aziza Al Sawafi, Yousef Abu Shindi et al.
Nursing students experience a highly stressful academic environment due to intensive coursework, clinical training, and emotional demands, which affect their psychological well-being. Managing these stressors is critical for their academic success and professional development. This study aimed to report levels of mindfulness, fear of missing out (FoMO), and happiness among nursing students from...
2026Sanaz Pourgoli, Maryam Dehghan, Kamran Pourmohammad Ghouchani et al.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of compassion-based acceptance and commitment integrated therapy on reducing cortisol hormone levels and improving mindfulness in infertile women undergoing hormone therapy. Methods and Materials: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The statistical population consisted of...
Wellbeing is a central concern within contemporary psychological research, particularly in response to rising mental health challenges and growing interest in accessible, preventative approaches to psychological support. Research indicates that both mindfulness in natural environments are associated with enhanced wellbeing; however, there remains limited qualitative understanding of how...
MindfulnessJanuary 2026Danielle L Kahn, Aspen Martin, Claudia G Morris et al.
Mindfulness has been described as the ability to be aware in the present moment with an attitude of non-judgment. Network theory offers a novel framework to understand which symptoms are core (i.e., central) to mindfulness. Additionally, network theory and analysis provide an alternative way to conceptualize how mindfulness may be a protective factor against psychopathology. The primary aim of...
Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) would experience elevated levels of stress and psychological distress. This study examined the effect of an online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program on sleep quality in mothers of children with ASD. This was a randomized single-blinded controlled trial that was conducted in 2022 on 72 mothers of children with ASD from...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown promise in improving physical and mental health in breast cancer patients, warranting further comprehensive evaluation. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of MBSR compared to usual care on the physical and psychological well-being of patients with breast cancer. A systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and...
Insomnia is common in pregnancy and is associated with maladaptive sleep behaviors and poor emotion regulation. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) and Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS) are effective interventions for alleviating prenatal insomnia. However, clinical benefits outside the primary target of sleep remain unclear. This randomized controlled...
Sound is, above all, a wave of pressure variation in time that follows the same laws as a plucked string, a swinging pendulum, or a struck bell. In this paper, the study of sound, music, and meditation is posed as a problem not just in psychology and/or comparative religion, but in applied physics. It explores the physics of oscillation, resonance, damping, and wave interference, and the...
This study examines the immediate neurophysiological and psychological effects of a five-minute guided breathing meditation compared to a matched five-minute educational podcast as an active control. Using a wireless 14-channel EEG system (Emotiv EPOC X) in a randomized within-subject crossover design, we aim to (1) test whether brief meditation induces a distinct neurophysiological state that...
Transgender individuals are disproportionately affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), often compounded by psychosocial stressors and limited access to affirming healthcare. Conventional TMD treatments may fall short in addressing the emotional and behavioral components of chronic orofacial pain, underscoring the need for integrative interventions. This study aimed to explore the...
Digital health2026Youn-Soo Lee, Jaesang Hwang, Bo-Young Youn
To evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness intervention in reducing ADHD symptoms and improving cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among college students, compared to a non-immersive, video-based mindfulness control. In this trial, 64 college students screening positive for ADHD symptoms (ASRS v1.1) were randomized 1:1 to an intervention group using the Headspace...
Research to date has focused largely on mindfulness-based interventions as whole treatment packages, with relatively little exploration of the specific mindfulness practices that comprise them. Understanding the effects of individual practices could offer insight into why mindfulness-based interventions work for some but not others and help identify and mitigate any adverse effects. This is in...
Emerging adults who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI; deliberate destruction of one’s own body tissue, without suicidal intent) report unique interpersonal difficulties. A significant portion report engaging in NSSI for interpersonal reasons (e.g., communicating distress). Relatedly, individuals who engage in NSSI report heightened sensitivity to social stressors, rejection sensitivity,...
We are conducting a conceptual replication study of a recent study at Heidelberg University (Schültke et al., 2024). The aim of the study is to examine the effects of dyadic compassion meditation on heart rate variability (HRV), affect, and social closeness in friendships, to expand the evidence base for the use of dyadic meditation in therapy and in non-clinical contexts. The sample consists...
Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of adolescent-centered mindfulness training on self-compassion among adolescent boys experiencing psychological insecurity. Methods and Materials: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages, including an experimental group and a control group. The statistical population consisted of...