This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on resilience and emotion regulation among students with body dysmorphic disorder in Isfahan. The research employed an experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up stages using control and experimental groups. The statistical population included all students with body dysmorphic disorder who had referred...
CoDAS2026Mônica Claudino Medeiros Honorato, Mariana Lopes Martins, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira et al.
To develop a consensus among otolaryngologists, speech-language-hearing pathologists, and physical therapists regarding the criteria for recommending and using mindfulness in the treatment of tinnitus. Observational, descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted online. The convenience sample initially consisted of 23 specialists. The Delphi method was applied in two stages,...
This article explores the intercultural philosophy of the Japanese monk Eihei Dōgen (1200–1253), who founded the Zen school during the Kamakura period (1192–1333). While developing Chan/Zen Buddhism in China, he wrote in colloquial Japanese, fully utilizing the resources of both Chinese and Japanese. As a philosopher, he distinguished himself with contributions to culture, religion, philosophy,...
Nearly 43% of psychiatric nurses in acute inpatient wards report clinically significant occupational stress [1]. Despite growing interest in mindfulness-based approaches for healthcare professionals, few controlled trials have tested these interventions within high-acuity psychiatric settings. This research examined the effectiveness of an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)...
The objective of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on perceived social support and resilience in individuals with morbid obesity. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest–posttest control group design. The statistical population consisted of individuals with morbid obesity (BMI above 40) residing in District 8 of...
Mindfulness practice has benefits for health and stress management. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) offers peer education certification programs for universities to expand access to health and wellness education. However, few studies have examined NASPA-affiliated peer education program development or outcomes in university settings. We outline the creation...
Occupational stress among psychiatric nurses has reached levels that threaten both workforce stability and patient care quality, yet evidence-based interventions targeting this population remain scarce in East Asian healthcare systems. This research evaluated the efficacy of an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program adapted for psychiatric nursing staff at two psychiatric...
AbstractMindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children (MBCT-C) is a downward and sideways adaptation of the adult mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program. Downward from adults to children ages 8–13 years and sideways from focus as a treatment for depressive relapse to focus on managing stress and anxiety disorders. Both are structured group psychotherapies that have similar aims...
Background: Stress is a major mental health problem among working women and often leads to physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, and reduced quality of life. Yoga practices such as Bhramari Pranayama and Pranava Japa (Om chanting) are considered safe and simple complementary methods for stress management. However, their combined effect has not been studied adequately. Objective: To evaluate...
Western psychology and psychiatry through the dissemination of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and subsequently informed a range of therapeutic models, including dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Alongside this “first” mindfulness movement, growing societal concerns about conflict, competition, and violence stimulated scientific and clinical...
Chronic tinnitus is often accompanied by considerable psychological burden, including anxiety, depression, and impaired quality of life. Mindfulness-based therapy has attracted growing attention as a potential psychological intervention for tinnitus management. This narrative review examines the current literature on the rationale, clinical application, reported efficacy, limitations, and...
2026Sima Abdi Kazaj, Maedeh Ghanbari, Fataneh Espahbodi et al.
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing social anxiety and enhancing psychological hardiness among adolescents with depression. Methods and Materials: The present study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The statistical population consisted of adolescents diagnosed with...
Veterans face unique mental health challenges, including elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, compounded by cultural barriers to traditional therapies. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) offers a trauma-informed, non-pharmacological intervention tailored to align with military values. This study employed a repeated-measures design with 4 time...
The present study aimed to examine the immediate and long-term effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sleep problems and emotional health (depression and anxiety) of family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), along with the mediating role of improvements in emotional health resulting from the intervention. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to allocate...
Hematologic malignancies (HM) are a group of malignant clonal diseases that pose significant treatment challenges and adversely impact patient survival and quality of life. This study aimed to develop a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program specifically for HM patients and to refine it for application in China. A research team comprised of nursing directors, psychology experts, and...
Psychological and spiritual distress are highly prevalent in patients with advanced cancer, yet conventional interventions often fail to address their interconnected nature. While mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used in oncology, their integration with spiritual or meaning-centered components remains insufficiently synthesized in high-level evidence. This review aimed to...
Classical accounts of well-being have largely been grounded in homeostasis, conceptualizing well-being as the regulation of affective states around defended set points. More recent Bayesian and active inference approaches similarly characterize living systems as predictive regulators that maintain viable states by minimizing expected surprise. Building on these perspectives, this article...
This study evaluated whether an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program could reduce psychological distress and improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). A total of 133 infertile women were randomized to an online MBSR intervention or a control group. The intervention included twice-weekly mindfulness sessions over 3 months. Primary outcomes were...
The evidence from the clinical studies on the influence of yoga and meditation on gut microbiota in humans has been summarized in this systematic review. Searches were conducted until November 2023 in four electronic databases: SCOPUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Controlled Registry of Trials (CENTRAL) to find relevant studies published in English. Studies on the influence of yoga and...
Healthcare students face intense emotional and academic stress, leading to anxiety and poor mental health. Body-Mind Axial Awareness (BMAA)-a movement-based, body-centered practice-integrates bodily awareness and interoceptive attention to promote mind-body regulation and mental health. A pretest-posttest controlled design was used with 38 students in the BMAA group and 27 in the control group....