BACKGROUND: Integrative medicine represents a holistic approach to cancer care, blending conventional treatments with complementary therapies to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. AIM: This article explores key complementary practices, with a particular focus on yoga and meditation, which have roots in ancient spiritual traditions. METHODS: Drawing on recent...
El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia del mindfulness como estrategia pedagógica para fortalecer la regulación emocional y reducir la ansiedad escolar en estudiantes de séptimo año de educación básica de la Escuela de Educación Básica "Unión Empalmense", ubicada en el cantón El Empalme. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque mixto con un diseño secuencial...
BACKGROUND: The scientific development of yoga during the twentieth century was shaped by several pioneering researchers who successfully integrated traditional yogic knowledge with modern medical science. Among the most influential was Dr. Mukund Vinayak Bhole (1935–2021), physician, physiologist, yoga researcher, and former Research Director of Kaivalyadhama, the world's first yoga research...
Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya flow akademikpada peserta didik yang ditandai dengan kurangnya konsentrasi belajar, rendahnya keterlibatan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, serta kesulitan mempertahankan fokus pada tugas akademik. Flow akademikmerupakan kondisi psikologis positif yang memungkinkan peserta didik terlibat secara optimal dalam aktivitas belajar. Salah satu upaya yang...
Female college students are vulnerable to Problematic Internet Use (PIU) due to increased autonomy, abundant free time, and easy access to the internet. PIU may negatively affect physical and psychological health, academic performance, and social relationships, particularly when the internet is used as a coping mechanism for stress and negative emotions. Mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental...
BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder, which affects about 0.75% of the global population. Most patients show negative symptoms and cognitive impairment, and often accompanied by anxiety and depression. These persistent negative emotions significantly impair the treatment compliance, functional recovery and quality of life of patients. Although mindfulness-based stress reduction...
Mathematics learning anxiety is a prevalent affective barrier adversely affecting academic performance, motivation, and psychological well-being among junior high school students. Yet, evidence-based interventions integrating mindfulness and self-compassion remain underexplored in this population. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness meditation program and a mindfulness...
En este escrito se examinan las ideas de bienestar y felicidad considerando tres enfoques complementarios: el mindfulness, o atención plena, la psicología positiva y la teoría polivagal. Se consideran los orígenes filosóficos y culturales del bienestar, así como sus efectos en el cerebro y en las emociones. Con base en la evidencia empírica, se resalta cómo estas perspectivas ofrecen...
Background/Objectives: Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) present high levels of stress. This population may benefit from Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) to reduce their stress. This systematic review assesses current literature about the efficacy of MBI for managing stress and stress-related outcomes among those parents. Methods: Studies published up...
This study aims to systematically examine the role of mindfulness in supporting students’ self-development through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review synthesizes research articles on the implementation of mindfulness in educational contexts, ranging from elementary to higher education. The findings indicate that mindfulness contributes substantially to reducing academic anxiety...
This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the perceptions of contemplation among Muslim participants in Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this study, which employed a basic qualitative research design, the semi-structured interview technique was used. The obtained data were analyzed through content analysis using the NVivo 15 software. The study included a total of 26...
BACKGROUND Anxiety and depression are prevalent and often co-occurring mental health disorders. While mindfulness training has shown efficacy in reducing symptoms, the underlying mechanisms, particularly the role of psychological resilience, remain underexplored. This study investigates whether mindfulness training alleviates anxiety and depression and hypothesizes that psychological resilience...
Overcapacity in correctional facilities is a persistent issue that can generate psychological distress and reduce inmates’ ability to adapt effectively to their living environment. Limited personal space, restricted autonomy, and continuous social pressures may negatively affect environmental mastery, which is an important dimension of psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the...
With the rising global burden of psychological disorders, traditional interventions show limitations in supporting psychological well-being. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have become a respected, comprehensive, non-pharmacological approach that emphasises self-regulation and sustainable mental health. This review synthesises...
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menelaah efektivitas mindfulness terhadap penurunan stres akademik mahasiswa. Metode yang digunakan adalah literatur review dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Menelaah 11 artikel dari 130 artikel yang diterbitkan sepuluh tahun terakhir 2015-2025 melalui Google Scholar dengan kata kunci “mindfulness”, “stres akademik”, dan “mahasiswa”. Analisis dilakukan secara...
Objective: Medical students experience high psychological demands that predispose them to stress, anxiety, and depression. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression in 4th-year MBBS students and measure the efficacy of a short-term mindfulness-based life coaching (MBLC) intervention. Methods: This study consisted of a cross-sectional screening followed by a...
This study aims to analyze the socio-communal mechanisms that support meditation practice consistency and relate them to the concept of Kalyāṇamitta. A qualitative approach with a single-case study design was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six active practitioners (45–60 minutes each), participant observation over 12 sessions (January–March 2026), and community...
This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of an online mindfulness-based intervention in improving positive mental health and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among undergraduate students, in the context of rising global mental health challenges and limited access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Brazilian undergraduate pedagogy students...
본 연구는 마음챙김 명상의 자살 예방 기제에 대한 통합적 문헌 고찰이다. 연구의 필요 성은 심리 치료가 약물 치료만큼이나 중요하게 다뤄지고 있는 시점에서 마음챙김 명상은 인지적 유연성 확보와 정서 조절 능력의 향상이라는 두 가지 축으로 자살예방에 그 기제를 밝히는 것이 필요하다고 본다. 연구 목적은 마음챙김 명상이 자살을 예방하기 위한 구체적 자료로 사용되기 위함이다. 연구결과, 첫째, 마음 챙김 명상은 마음이 습관적으로 향하는 곳 을 인지하고 또 유익한 방식으로 주의를 기울이는 것이다. 둘째, 자살은 죽음을 의식하여 스스로 하는 행동이며, 그 결과로서 죽음에 이르게 된 경우를 자살 혹은 자살 기수 그리고 결과적으로 죽음에 이르지 않은 경우를 자살미수라고 할 수 있다. 셋째, 마음챙김 명상의 자살...
High work pressure is a common problem for employees in the workplace. A mindfulness-based intervention (MBIs) is often used to relieve stress. Virtual reality (VR) offers an innovative and immersive approach, which is used to achieve mindfulness experiences based on natural scenarios. This study employed a randomized controlled trial (RCT), comparing the immediate psychological and...