Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
October 17, 2026
Alessandro Mahony
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Harmony Meditation is a meditative practice codified in Italy in the 1990s by AlessandroMahony, derived from the Zen tradition and integrated with psychological, psychophysiological,and neuropsychological expertise. Unlike approaches such as Mindfulness and TranscendentalMeditation, it does not exhaust itself in non-judgmental observation or in the mechanicalrepetition of a mantra, but rather...
Psychopharmacology
October 17, 2026
Andreas Krabbe, Lena Lindström, Pilleriin Sikka et al.
Combining meditation with psychoactive substances is often assumed to be a niche practice centred on classic psychedelics. We sought to broaden this narrative in two cross-sectional studies. Study 1 used a broad naturalistic sample (N = 1,391) to examine the prevalence of substance use, meditation, and their simultaneous combination, as well as associations with subjective happiness. Study 2...
Preprints.org
October 16, 2026
Russell McIntire, Elyse Ganss, Katelyn Matthews et al.
preprint
Schools are an integral setting for early prevention and promotion of mental health and well-being among children and adolescents. Nature-based mindfulness (NBM) interventions combine mindfulness practices with exposure to nature and may be a promising approach to supporting children and adolescent health and well-being. However, no review studies have comprehensively examined the evidence on...
Cureus
October 16, 2026
Caroline Griggs
Background: Orgasmic Meditation (OM) is a structured attention-training practice conducted between two people who follow a predefined set of detailed instructions.One person, the stroker, gently strokes the clitoris of the other person, the strokee, for 15 minutes while both place their attention on the point of contact and notice what they feel.Climax is not the goal.This study examined...
Frontiers in Psychology
October 16, 2026
Yunlong Jia
To handle the problem of resource scarcity and lack of personalization and adaptability in the traditional approach to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in dealing with college students with anxiety disorders, this study proposes the use of the natural language interface and adaptability properties of large language models (LLMs) to come up with an intelligent college-level MBCT...
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
October 15, 2026
Monita Thokchom, Bhagyashree Jogdeo, L. Devi et al.
Introduction: Heartfulness meditation is a simple, heart-based, and free daily practice designed to promote relaxation, inner peace, and emotional balance. It focuses on meditating on the heart while experiencing "yogic transmission" a subtle energy intended to foster inner transformation, empathy, and spiritual growth. Aims of the Study : to assess the effectiveness of Heartfulness meditation...
October 15, 2026
César Andrés Carmona-Cardona, Camila Montoya Osorio, Dubis Marcela Rincón Barreto
El estudio de la conducta agresiva y sus correlatos neurobiológicos, es un área de creciente interés en la comunidad académica. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la producción científica que aborda la relación entre las neurociencias, la violencia y el mindfulness, considerando algunos factores como la fecha de publicación, los autores, países e instituciones más productivas. Se realizó...
Routledge eBooks
October 15, 2026
Derek J. Lee
This chapter explores mindfulness and relaxation techniques as effective strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and enhancing overall well-being. Mindfulness is presented as a foundational practice that cultivates present-moment awareness, non-judgment, and acceptance, allowing individuals to respond to experiences with greater clarity and balance. This chapter reviews key...
Mindfulness Across Disciplines [Working Title]
October 15, 2026
Amber L Vermeesch, Mary Rockwood Lane
Contemporary healthcare systems are technology-driven, protocol-centered models that disconnect practitioners and patients from healing. There is growing recognition across nursing, medicine, and environmental health sciences that well-being requires restoring the human relationship with the living world. This conceptual-integrative chapter proposes the rewilding health framework through...
medRxiv
October 15, 2026
Omid Parvizifard, Aliakbar Parvizifard, Aliakbar Forughi et al.
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Objective: Mindfulness is a robust predictor of mental health, yet the psychometric properties of the short-form Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) have not been examined in Iranian populations. This study evaluated the psychometric properties, factor structure, and diagnostic utility of the FFMQ-15 among medical sciences students. Participants: A total of 348 students (178 females,...
CIENCIAMATRIA
October 15, 2026
Tammy Isabel Fiallos-Ramírez, Luis Leandro Campaña-Poveda, Walter Alberto Vayas-Valdivieso
Chronic stress induces epigenetic changes that favour inflammation and disease risk, while mindfulness has become established as a stress-reduction strategy. The study therefore aimed to analyse the relationship between mindfulness practice and the epigenetic processes linked to stress, inflammation and cellular ageing within public health. A systematised literature review of clinical trials,...
Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría
October 15, 2026
Huajun Yao, Caihong Peng, Min Wu
Background:To assess whether integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) into refined perioperative nursing is associated with improvements in postoperative sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 146 CABG patients treated at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of...
Psychology in the Schools
October 15, 2026
Emilio Saviano, Grazia de Angelis, Agnese Orefice et al.
ABSTRACT Mindfulness has been increasingly implemented in educational settings as a strategy to support children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development. This PRISMA‐guided systematic review synthesized empirical evidence published between January 2020 and January 2026 on school‐based mindfulness interventions in primary education. Scopus, EBSCO, PubMed, and ERIC databases were...
Scientific Reports
October 15, 2026
Josep Gisbert, Daniel Navarro‐Martinez, Andrés Martín-Asuero et al.
One essential aspect of mindfulness practice is to help people focus on the present moment. Although this present-focused attention has been linked to several positive outcomes, it also raises the possibility that mindfulness could increase present bias, with potentially negative consequences for decision-making. Across three laboratory studies and one longitudinal field study, we examined...
Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría
October 15, 2026
Yangyang Xu
Background: To explore the impact of trait mindfulness on the quality of life (QoL) in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and to examine the serial mediating roles of emotion dysregulation and depressive/manic symptoms. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on previous medical record data was conducted. Clinical records and scale data of 256 patients with BD who received outpatient or...
Frontiers in Psychology
October 15, 2026
Zoe Jiwen Zhang, Herman Hay Ming Lo, Wai Fong Lok et al.
Introduction There is a growing interest in incorporating nature into mindfulness-based programs. This study is unique as it targets parents and family caregivers experiencing caregiving stress. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted to evaluate the outcome of a nature-based mindfulness intervention program. A comprehensive outcome measures targeting benefits of parents and caregivers,...
Frontiers in Medicine
October 14, 2026
N. Magor, Abdelaziz Hendy, S. Ads et al.
Children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) commonly experience anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, which may negatively affect their quality of life and recovery. Non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness breathing and acupoint stimulation, have emerged as supportive approaches for symptom management. This study evaluated and compared the effects of...
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
October 14, 2026
The proliferation of wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices has introduced novel opportunities for continuous and objective monitoring of individuals engaged in meditation and controlled breathing practices.This study presents an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven framework for assessing the physiological and psychological effects associated with Daoist meditation and breathing techniques...
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
October 14, 2026
Lauren A Ray, Julie M Pike, Luz A Machuca et al.
Introduction: Most adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) do not reach targeted levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which increases risk for diabetes-related complications. Suboptimal diabetes management may be associated with the burden of coping with T1D for adolescents who are simultaneously adjusting to physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes. Mindfulness-based interventions...
Research Square
October 14, 2026
Natalia Van Doren, Kylie Sloan, Edgar Yu et al.
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Abstract Background Continued tobacco use after a cancer diagnosis substantially worsens treatment outcomes and survival; yet, over 60% of people with cancer continue to smoke and fewer than 30% receive cessation support. Standard cessation approaches may fail to address the unique psychological context of cancer care, which includes cancer-related distress, perceived loss of autonomy, and...