Frontiers in PsychologySeptember 23, 2026Ana Pizarro-Carmona, Cristina Nunes, Sofia Baena et al.
Introduction The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a widespread instrument to assess individual differences in the frequency of mindful states over time, and it has been validated in a variety of populations, countries, and settings. Nevertheless, validation with parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) still remains a gap in the current research field. Methods This...
Abstract Objectives With mindfulness programs and practice research increasing, measures have been developed to assess mindfulness-related constructs. However, to our knowledge, there has not yet been a measure to examine the quality of mindfulness meditation practices. This study aimed to develop and validate the Mindfulness Meditation Practice Quality Scales (MMPQS) in a clinical population....
Abstract The effects of brief mindfulness meditation (BMM) on attention networks remain unclear. Using Event-Related Potentials (ERPs), this study investigated how 18 days of Anapanasati meditation (JW2016 mental exercises, 15 min/day) modulates attentional functions in healthy adults. Behaviorally, BMM produced a selective enhancement of the executive control network, evidenced by...
Theoretical accounts posit that mindfulness and metacognition are closely linked. We therefore tested the hypothesis that mindfulness training improves metacognitive sensitivity in value-based decision making as well as the (metacognition-dependent) ability to anticipate preference reversals. In a pre-registered study following a pre-test/post-test design, healthy participants performed tasks...
Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) guidelines are often applied to complex PTSD (CPTSD), despite CPTSD’s distinct symptomatology. Core CPTSD symptoms, including affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, and relational disruption, may substantially alter treatment needs and safety considerations for mindfulness-based interventions. This article discusses clinical considerations...
Health science reportsSeptember 23, 2026Solmaz Heydarifard, Faezeh Safaralinezhad, Atefeh Safaralinezhad
ABSTRACT Objective Hospitalized women with high‐risk pregnancies are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and relational strain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief inpatient mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program in improving psychological distress and marital satisfaction. Methods Fifty‐seven pregnant women (24–28 weeks'...
Steven D Pratscher, PhD, Lloyd Lalande, PhD, Mark A Lumley, PhD, Irene M Estores, MD, Adam W Hanley, PhD, Kimberly T Sibille, PhD, Roger B Fillingim, PhD;
Research SquareSeptember 22, 2026Tiyas Abror Huda, Een Yayah Haenilah, Handoko Handoko et al.
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Abstract Research on teacher mindfulness in Indonesia remains limited despite growing calls for its integration into teacher professional development. This ex post facto study examined the effect of Teacher Mindfulness on Teacher Professionalism among 250 in-service teachers in the 2023 Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) cohort at a public teacher-education institution in Indonesia...
ABSTRACT: The attitudes of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, nonjudging, patience, trust, beginner's mind, nonstriving, and letting go, offer valuable guidance for today's strained health care environments. These principles gradually informed the development of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Associate (PA) Fellowship program designed to support NPs and PAs transitioning into complex...
Revista ContemporâneaSeptember 22, 2026Rafaela Silva de Oliveira Mendes, William Corrêa Mendes
A inteligência artificial generativa (IAG) está reconfigurando o ambiente das unidades de terapia intensiva (UTIs), embora a maioria de suas aplicações ainda permaneça distante da integração clínica plena. Nesse contexto, o fisioterapeuta intensivista enfrenta o desafio de adaptar-se a um ecossistema tecnológico em expansão sem perder as dimensões humanas insubstituíveis do cuidado crítico....
Frontiers in Public HealthSeptember 22, 2026Raúl Guzmán, Yuri Félix Chávez-Luque, Guillermo Sebastián Medina et al.
Worker safety is fundamental in any organization, so we propose a mindfulness-based program enhanced by virtual reality (VR) to improve attitudes toward preventing occupational risks and accidents and reduce work-related stress in an industrial company. The program was implemented as a complement to Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) of nine 30-min sessions delivered in person and continuously by two...
Nurse EducatorSeptember 22, 2026Miranda Varrasse McPhillips, Misol Kwon, Alexa J. Watach et al.
BACKGROUND: Nurses are essential leaders who champion the well-being of the health care workforce and lead by example by prioritizing self-care. OBJECTIVE: To understand Doctor of Nursing Practice students' (1) perceptions of a mindfulness curriculum and (2) experiences of applying mindfulness in their academic and professional lives. METHODS: Postexposure surveys and semistructured focus...
Postpartum working mothers are vulnerable to stress due to dual demands of work and childcare, requiring practical and accessible mental health interventions. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the ArdiyaMindly application in reducing stress and improving psychological well-being among postpartum working mothers in Medan City, as well as to explore user experiences. The study...
JMIR Formative ResearchSeptember 22, 2026Ruya Akdag, Anja Van der Voort, Lisa Tessensohn et al.
Many adolescents experience elevated stress and anxiety; yet, access to effective psychological support is limited. Brief digital mental health interventions, such as slow breathing (SB) and detached mindfulness (DM), offer a potentially scalable approach to promoting emotion regulation in daily life. This study aimed to investigate whether 1 week of daily practice with a SB or DM intervention...
Competitive athletes perform under evaluative pressure, and competitive anxiety threatens sport performance. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly adopted in applied sport psychology, yet controlled evidence on their effects on performance and anxiety remains fragmented. This review synthesised controlled trials examining whether structured multi-session MBIs improve...
Background Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is associated with persistent pain, functional impairment, and altered neuromuscular control mechanisms. Mindfulness and motor imagery interventions may target central sensorimotor dysfunctions involved in pain persistence. This study evaluated the effects of a digital intervention combining mindfulness and guided motor imagery on pain and perceived...
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated disruptions adversely impacted physical and mental health. The shift to remote delivery of medical and psychological services provided opportunities to disseminate effective community interventions, unimpeded by needs for local in-person meetings. This study focuses on the responses of older adults to the virtual community Mindfulness-based Wellness Coaching...
Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on psychological acceptance and symptom reduction in individuals experiencing emotional breakdown.Methods: The population of this study included all individuals aged between 18 and 38 residing in Tehran during the years 2022-2023 who had experienced emotional breakdown in their...
Kesadaran merupakan pencapaian manusia tertinggi dalam rangka mencapai tujuan akhir dalam ajaran agama Hindu yang disebut moksa. Namun kesadaran tidak saja untuk mencapai akhir perjalan hidup manusia, justru kesadaran perlu dilatih selama manusia hidup di dunia. Salah satunya melalui refleksi yang dikutip dari Tattwa atau ajaran agama Hindu yang diambil dari sastra suci Wedha. Dalam Tattwa...
AIDS CareSeptember 20, 2026K Alexander, S B Carswell, R Woolworth et al.
As people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) live longer, they increasingly rely on informal caregivers. African American caregivers of PLWHA may face elevated risk for stress-related health problems from caregiving demands, HIV-related stigma, racial discrimination, and limited access to culturally responsive services. Mindfulness-based interventions can reduce caregiver stress, but in-person...