Abstract: Background: Our recent trial studying mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients demonstrated reductions in psychological distress and improvements in well-being. Building on these findings, the present study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators for implementation and scenarios to overcome these. Methods: We conducted a sequential...
Background: Pregnancy is a significant period that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally, as well as psychosocially. This condition often leads to excessive stress in pregnant women. If not addressed, it can impact the health of both the mother and the fetus. One method considered effective for managing stress is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Purpose: To determine...
Abstract Objectives Although mindfulness-based programs have been widely implemented across diverse populations, relatively little is known about how mindfulness is experienced within Arab and Muslim communities. The present study explored the experiences of Bedouin-Arab participants who completed a community-based mindfulness program, with particular attention to learning processes, perceived...
El presente artículo realiza una revisión narrativa de la literatura científica sobre la relación entre mindfulness, bienestar psicológico y desempeño académico en estudiantes de Medicina. Se efectuó una búsqueda en las bases de datos Scopus, APA PsycNET y Web of Science (WoS), abarcando el período 2011–2024, intervalo definido por la consolidación de la investigación empírica sobre mindfulness...
July 3, 2026Nikhat Jahan, Mohammad Aves, Rahul Kumar
This chapter will discuss the relationship between the esoteric mind in modern science and medicine. The discussion will be on where ancient esoteric thought is converging with contemporary scientific understanding of the mind and body. This will include looking at how traditional concepts of vital energy, subtle bodies and symbolic healing can relate to modern theories of consciousness,...
HEALTH CARE JURNAL KESEHATANJuly 3, 2026Amalia Sania Qonita, Fatimah Azzahroini Rajati, Danuartha Vandika et al.
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders among adolescents and can affect social functioning, academic performance, and quality of life. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be used to address depression is mindfulness therapy. This article aims to describe changes in depression levels among adolescents after receiving mindfulness therapy. The method used was...
Kuyken et al’s1 individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for the prevention of depressive relapse/recurrence has supported MBCT’s dissemination as a frontline treatment for depression. MBCT is now recommended in multiple clinical guidelines including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom and is widely...
Abstract Objectives Muslims are diverse and growing populations across the world. There is a need, within these populations, for culturally attuned wellness and mental health services. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are evidence-based transdiagnostic and cost-effective services that may address such need. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Muslims with MBIs. It is an attempt...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness meditation has been linked to differences in attention and executive function, which may be related to differences in neural activity patterns. To explore this, we used an electroencephalography (EEG)-based event-related potential (ERP) paradigm to examine brain responses associated with conflict monitoring and attention in experienced meditators, compared to...
Most research on meditation and mental health has focused on short-term interventions in novice populations, leaving the cumulative effects of long-term and advanced practice underexplored. Advanced meditation is defined as states, stages, and endpoints that arise with the maturation and mastery of mental-activity skills. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 52 studies across four...
BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based interventions are recommended for improving well-being. We evaluated the potential added value of shared meditation involving patients with cancer, health professionals, and third persons compared with patient-only meditation. METHODS: We designed a randomised controlled trial (CONSORT guidelines) to assess the benefit of shared meditation, where patients with...
Nonduality is a foundational but conceptually elusive notion across several contemplative traditions. Nondual traditions challenge the assumption that a subject-object structure characteristic of ordinary experience is an intrinsic feature of conscious awareness. However, little remains known about the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with such experiential state. Here, we investigated how...
Background Humanistic care competence and psychological resilience are essential for improving nursing quality, particularly in high-stress specialties such as obstetrics. However, effective interventions that simultaneously enhance both interpersonal and intrapersonal capacities among nurses remain limited. Methods A total of 87 obstetric nurses from a tertiary hospital in Hebei Province,...
Military MedicineJuly 2, 2026Alyssa D Frazier, Brian T Gregg, Elaina J DaLomba et al.
Abstract Introduction Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are formally endorsed within Army Holistic Health and Fitness doctrine to enhance mental readiness, cognitive performance, and psychological resilience. Despite growing empirical support for MBIs across civilian and military populations, provider preparedness for implementation within Army Medical Specialist Corps (SP) populations has...
ABSTRACT: The search for effective strategies to support mental well-being has become increasingly pressing in contemporary societies, where stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload are widespread. In this paper, we present a wearable-supported VR system designed to enhance mindfulness through the integration of visual, auditory, and respiratory cues. Drawing on evidence from color therapy,...
HealthcareJuly 2, 2026Ana Leonor Couto, Daniel Humberto Pozza, Ricardo João Teixeira et al.
Background/Objectives: Medical students are frequently exposed to high levels of psychological stress due to demanding academic workloads and individual responsibilities. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly explored as strategies to improve mental well-being of this population. The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the effects of MBIs on psychological...
Introduction: Meditation has shown benefits for mental health, yet difficulties may appear when practicing autonomously, particularly in people prone to anxiety or low self-esteem. The POEBRA (Program for Optimizing Self-Esteem and Benevolence and Reducing Anxiety) was developed to facilitate meditation learning through a structured, embodied, guided approach based on Full-Presence meditation....
Abstract The use of meditation as a tool to improve human wellbeing is receiving considerable scientific interest. However, most existing research has focused on concentration-based practices. One powerful alternative is jhana meditation, which leads to states characterised by self-reinforcing bliss, potentially useful for a variety of clinical and scientific domains. However, our understanding...
Introduction: Perspectives towards death have been largely negative across cultures, where fear, anxiety and avoidance have been prevalent practices in the face of death. Yet certain religions provide frameworks that signify the need to foster acceptance of mortality. Based on Tibetan Buddhism, the concept of impermanence (anicca) primarily occupies a central role in understanding the nature of...
Public HealthJuly 1, 2026Anthony Rizk, Lea Farah, H. Sacre et al.
OBJECTIVES To explore the extent to which perceived mindfulness is associated with eHealth literacy levels while accounting for sociodemographic variables. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS An online survey was conducted among 893 Lebanese adults from March to September 2024 using snowball sampling. The questionnaire collected sociodemographic data and responses to the validated...