medRxiv
September 20, 2026
Lu Shi, Yian Gu, Hafsa Imtiaz et al.
preprint
ABSTRACT Introduction Trial evidence in older adults with hypertension suggests that meditation may lower mortality, but this association has not been tested in a nationally representative study with linked-mortality data. This study estimated meditation–mortality associations among US adults, examined variation by family income, and synthesized trial and survey evidence for the population...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
September 20, 2026
Qiao Ou
preprint
Existing time-series analysis methods—power spectral density, wavelet transforms, and stationarity metrics such as coefficient of variation (CV) and sample entropy—characterize signals through band power, peak location, or amplitude variability. These approaches do not quantify whether a signal contains two distinct oscillatory modes separated by a valley within a frequency band of interest. We...
arXiv (Cornell University)
September 19, 2026
Muhammad Jawad Chowdhury, Sultanus Salehin, Akib Jayed Islam
preprint
Depression severity among patients with chronic or acute medical conditions is influenced by a complex interaction of baseline psychological state, demographic characteristics, clinical context, and engagement with behavioral interventions. This paper presents an interpretable machine-learning analysis of a multi-center longitudinal clinical cohort to predict Beck Depression Inventory-II...
BMC Psychology
September 19, 2026
I Jónsdottir, Anna Kristín Þorsteinsdóttir, Jóhanna Kr. Steingrímsdóttir et al.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has strong empirical support for preventing relapse in recurrent depression. This study aimed to evaluate whether adding MBCT as a follow-up intervention after an outpatient interdisciplinary rehabilitation programme benefits individuals with current moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms as well as those with minimal depressive symptoms at the start...
BMC Psychology
September 19, 2026
Zitong Xin, Mengyao He, Jialu Jin et al.
Given the substantial burden of global emotional distress and the proven efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), identifying early mechanisms of MBIs is critical for optimizing treatment adherence and outcomes. This study employed behavioral measures to investigate experiential avoidance as an early mechanism in an online MBI. Eighty-one participants experiencing high emotional...
Scientific Reports
September 19, 2026
Sabien Johanna Everdina Bosman, M.a.d.w. de Jong, Linda Kwakkenbos et al.
Abstract A substantial number of qualitative studies have been conducted on feasibility and process of change of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), but differences in terminology makes results of these studies difficult to compare. We conducted a targeted focused literature review to identify studies of the Radboudumc Expertise Centre for Mindfulness (k = 16) on feasibility and process of...
Research Square
September 18, 2026
Amin Arabshahi, Mahdieh Alizadeh Jalali, Zabihollah Gharlipour
preprint
Abstract Background Pregnancy is associated with extensive physiological and psychosocial changes that can increase maternal psychological vulnerability. Resilience, as a dynamic capacity for positive adaptation in the face of adversity, plays a key role in maintaining mental health during pregnancy; however, the mediating mechanisms underlying this relationship remain less understood. The...
Journal of allied health
September 18, 2026
Shannon Schoellig, Yvonne Monte, Julie Bush et al.
Aims: This study examined whether virtual reality mindfulness-based practice (VR-MBP) enhances cognitive function, specifically attention, memory, and reasoning, in graduate students compared to auditory mindfulness and no intervention. Methods: A mixed-methods within-subjects design was used. Fourteen occupational and physical therapy graduate students participated in this study. Cognitive...
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
September 18, 2026
Han Li, Yihui Wang, Xinyun Li et al.
Background: The pervasive integration of the internet into daily life has rendered Internet Use Disorders (IUDs) a particular threat to adolescents and young adults, whose vulnerability is amplified by a developmental stage characterized by ongoing neurodevelopment and self-exploration. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based and...
Research Square
September 17, 2026
Joanna Violet Moy, Zsofia Garai-Takacs, Karen Goodall
preprint
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the mediating role of parents' beliefs about children's emotions in the relationships between facets of dispositional mindfulness and parents' responses to their children's negative emotions. Methods Data were collected via an online survey from 1223 parents of children aged 4–10 years. Data were analysed using a structural equation model in which...
Research Square
September 17, 2026
preprint
Abstract Background Mindfulness and spiritual well-being are important components of nurses’ well-being and holistic nursing care. This study aimed to examine the levels of mindfulness and spiritual well-being among nurses and to explore their associations with professional characteristics. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study included 583 nurses working in adult clinical units and...
RevSALUS - Revista Científica da Rede Académica das Ciências da Saúde da Lusofonia
September 17, 2026
Bruno Sérgio Gomes
Introdução: A saúde mental perinatal constitui uma prioridade clínica e organizacional, pelo impacto dos sintomas depressivos, ansiosos e de stress na mulher, recém-nascido e família. As intervenções baseadas em mindfulness têm sido estudadas como recurso complementar, sobretudo em mulheres com vulnerabilidade psicológica, e as modalidades digitais podem ampliar acessibilidade, continuidade e...
International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH
September 17, 2026
Bharti Shukla, Bhupendra Singh Chauhan
In the current educational landscape, the holistic development of students is not limited to intellectual achievements alone; equal importance is being accorded to their social-emotional aspects. From this perspective, both a teacher's classroom management skills and their mindfulness practices play a decisive role in shaping students' personalities. The primary objective of this research is to...
Journal of Holistic Nursing
September 17, 2026
Shivani Badonia, Rajni Nautiyal, Vinod Nautiyal
Objective To map publication trends and the thematic, geographical, and collaborative structure of research on yoga, meditation, and related contemplative practices among nurses. Methods A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database. The search combined terms relating to mental well-being, stress, burnout, quality of life, productivity, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, mind–body...
School Mental Health
September 17, 2026
Bryndís Jóna Jónsdóttir, Kristján Ketill Stefánsson, Ingibjörg V. Kaldalóns et al.
Abstract This study examines long-term changes in educators’ mental health skills (mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-efficacy) and mental health outcomes (stress, anxiety, and depression) following participation in a mindfulness-based intervention implemented as part of a whole-school approach in compulsory schools. Educators from five schools participated in a non-randomized longitudinal...
September 17, 2026
Aleksandar Uskokov
Abstract This chapter examines the doctrine of prasaṅkhyāna—a form of meditation appropriated from Yoga and integrated into pre-Śaṅkara Vedānta—as a response to a perceived insufficiency of scriptural knowledge for liberation. It begins with Bhartṛprapañca’s soteriology, which combines ritual and meditation through assuming dual entitlement of the individual Self for ritual and for knowing...
Frontiers in Neuroscience
September 17, 2026
Olivier Brown, Andra M. Smith, Molly Cairncross et al.
Rationale Concussion disrupts brain connectivity, and effective treatments remain limited. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may influence functional connectivity (FC) of networks affected by concussion, but pediatric trials are lacking. This study investigated whether an app-delivered MBI produced greater FC changes than a sham condition across the default mode (DMN), salience (SN), and...
Ecopsychology
September 17, 2026
Sarah E. Ahmadi, Camille L Garnsey, Erika K Osherow et al.
Yoga and meditation are increasingly used to promote mental health and well-being. Exposure to nature has also demonstrated effects on mental health, leading to the development of nature-based interventions. Combining yoga or meditation with nature exposure may have cumulative or synergistic effects. This systematic review aimed to examine the effects of outdoor yoga and meditation...
Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology
September 17, 2026
Erinne R. Benedict, Hannah-Rose Mitchell
Background: Mothers are often identified as the primary caregiver, thus at unique risk for psychological sequelae of their child’s cancer, including elevated posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Studies have shown greater mindfulness is often associated with lower PTSS across populations. Methods: The current study examined associations between mothers’ mindfulness and its specific domains and...
Frontiers in Psychology
September 17, 2026
Diana Brito Pearmain, Mark Kennedy, Karoly Schlosser
BackgroundPostgraduate students are six times more susceptible to mental health challenges than the general adult population, making it imperative to identify effective initiatives to support them. This is particularly relevant for master’s and doctorate students undertaking distance-learning programmes as this is a dimension of the student experience that remains unexplored. Meditation...