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Meditation research published in 2026

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The Effects of a Digital Mindfulness Intervention on Mental Health and Vision-Related Quality of Life in Non-infectious Uveitis.

Ophthalmology June 1, 2026 Jessica G. Shantha, Isabel Ray, Anika Kumar et al.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of a digital mindfulness-based program (Calm Health) on mental health outcomes in adults with non-infectious uveitis (NIU). DESIGN Single-center, single-masked, waitlist-controlled randomized clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS One hundred adults aged ≥18 years with active or inactive NIU and baseline mild or greater anxiety or depression were randomized 1:1 to...

Ensemble of XGBoost for Depression Level Classification using EEG Functional Connectivity in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

International Conference Advancement Data Science, E-learning and Information Systems June 1, 2026 E. Agustin, S. W. Purnami, W. Islamiyah et al.

Depression is a mental health disorder that requires accurate detection and effective treatment. Electroencephalography (EEG) based analysis has emerged as a promising approach for objective depression evaluation. This study leverages selected EEG features using hybrid feature selection approach to train an EoXGBoost model and evaluates its generalization on unlabeled posttest depression data....

Mindfulness Facets, Nature Relatedness, and Eco-Anxiety: Evidence from a Hungarian Adult Sample

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 R. Szegedi, F. Mónus, Á. Bernáth et al.

Introduction Eco-anxiety—though not a formal diagnosis—captures climate-related distress overlapping with anxiety-spectrum processes. While mindfulness is often framed as protective, facet-level links to eco-anxiety are underexplored in Central/Eastern Europe. Ecological connectedness may also heighten sensitivity to environmental threat. We examined how mindfulness facets and nature...

Impact of a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral group intervention on psychological outcomes in women with endometriosis: a controlled clinical study plan and protocol

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 Ágnes Zinner-Gérecz, X. Gonda, Szilvia Kresznerits

Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic, estrogen-dependent gynecological disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Beyond the hallmark physical symptoms, the condition is associated with significant psychological burden. The disease not only generates local inflammation but also affects central pain modulation and gene expression in brain regions responsible...

Role of Shat-Chakra Meditation in Stress Regulation

Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education June 1, 2026 Anjali Atul Vaidya, Rupa Milind Joshi

Stress is a growing psychosomatic concern in modern society, affecting mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. While several stress-management strategies exist, many have limitations such as side effects, cost, or limited accessibility. Shat-Chakra Meditation, rooted in ancient yogic and tantric traditions, focuses on harmonizing the seven energy centers of the body and offers a...

Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Management in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Current Research Evidence

Journal of Medicine and Health Science June 1, 2026 Xu Chu, Guangda Hou, Yue Gu et al.

Athletes engaged in high-level competition routinely face considerable psychological challenges. Among these, anxiety stands out as a widespread concern that not only undermines athletic output but also compromises both mental and somatic health. Over the past ten years, Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (MAC), a leading example of third-wave cognitive-behavioral approaches, has drawn...

A pilot study exploring four meditation practices for anxiety among cancer survivors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology June 1, 2026 Rick Y. Lin, Serena Siddiq, Aaron Fisher et al.

e24132 Background: Meditation has been associated with reductions in anxiety among cancer survivors. This study aims to evaluate four meditation techniques for reducing anxiety after acute stress in cancer survivors. Methods: Cancer survivors without significant meditation experience treated with surgery alone were randomized to one of the four arms: breathing, focused attention, mindfulness,...

Promoting self-compassion meditation with intranasal oxytocin in borderline personality disorder: a pilot study.

Psychiatry Research June 1, 2026 María Arqueros, Joaquim Soler, David Almenta et al.

BACKGROUND Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and high levels of self-criticism, which may hinder engagement with compassion-based therapeutic practices. Oxytocin has been proposed as a modulator of social-affective processes and may facilitate specific mechanisms involved in psychotherapy. METHODS In this pilot study, 18...

Improving Staff Wellbeing in a Community Mental Health Team: A Six-Week Mindfulness-Based Quality Improvement Project

BJPsych Open June 1, 2026 H. Kay, Emmalene Fish

Aims: Staff working in community mental health teams (CMHTs) experience high levels of occupational stress and burnout, which can impact wellbeing, staff retention, and quality of patient care. Mindfulness-based approaches have demonstrated benefit for stress reduction, but their implementation within routine psychiatric services for NHS staff remains limited. Aims were to improve wellbeing and...

Decoding Meditation States and Traits Using Electroencephalography

2026 International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Next-Gen Healthcare Systems June 1, 2026 Yash Bandal, J. Sarwade, Dipmala Salunke et al.

Meditation has been a topic of research for several decades. Despite the existence of large body of studies, the effects of meditation on the human brain and the reason behind the neuromodulatory changes have not been fully discovered yet. The following study aims to determine a thorough association of different meditation techniques with the five major brainwaves and associate a particular...

Development of methodological approaches to conducting training to reduce occupational stress based on the mindfulness method among medical personnel of psychiatric institutions

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 V. Mitikhin, L. Alieva, T. Solokhina

Introduction The presence of occupational stress among medical workers in psychiatric facilities is a factor that can negatively affect not only their quality of life and well-being, but also the quality of medical care provided to patients (Solokhina T. et al., 2024). Considering the results obtained (Oshevsky D. et al., 2025), it is relevant to develop and implement technologies aimed at...

A Ward-Based Mindfulness in Nature Group, as an Intervention to Reduce Stress for Patients and Staff on the Mother and Baby Unit

BJPsych Open June 1, 2026 Kate Preston, Karl Scheeres

Aims: A literature review search ran in April 2025 over five databases (Cinahl, Emcare, Medline, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo) showed there is substantial high-level evidence supporting the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for perinatal depression and anxiety. Nature exposure has been shown to have protective effects on mental health among both general adults and perinatal...

Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Symptoms in Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 N. Aguayo-Verdugo, N. Ulloa-Chamblás, R. Zúñiga-Tapia et al.

Introduction University students, particularly in health-related fields, face rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, which negatively affect academic performance, social engagement, and overall well-being. Post-pandemic challenges, such as social isolation, uncertainty, and abrupt transitions to online learning, have exacerbated these issues. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)...

A Thematic Analysis Service Evaluation of the 'Mind, Body Connection' (Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Course) Within a Borderline Personality Disorder Therapeutic Community.

BJPsych Open June 1, 2026 Isabella Walker, Simon Graham, Samuel Button

Aims: Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga have an evidence base for improving emotional regulation – with little research looking at the impact on a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) cohort. We investigated whether a supplementary session programme could improve emotional regulation and thus symptomatology in BPD service users. Our initial objective is to identify whether there is an evidence...

Modes of Attention and the Clinical Mind: Distinguishing Meditation, Mindfulness, and Contemplation in Psychiatry

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 J. B. French, J. Kar, B. R. Carr

Introduction The psychiatric incorporation of mindfulness has advanced without a parallel precision in definition. Within both clinical and lay discourse, mindfulness is often conflated with meditation broadly, or with forms of contemplation oriented toward ethical or spiritual ends. This conceptual slippage obscures distinct phenomenological structures and risks importing unexamined...

MINDFULNESS E EMOÇÕES POSITIVAS: EFEITOS DE UM PROGRAMA BREVE EM UNIVERSITÁRIOS

International Integralize Scientific June 1, 2026 Talita Mayumi Nakamura

This study investigates the effects of a brief mindfulness program on the promotion of positive emotions in university students. The high prevalence of stress and anxiety in higher education has encouraged the search for effective and easily implementable psychological interventions. Based on this issue, the main objective is to analyze changes in positive emotions after the application of a...

A Pilot Study of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Internet Gaming Disorder Among College-Aged Students in South Korea

Mindfulness June 1, 2026 Anderson Yoon, Yehwi Park, Min Ah Kim et al.

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) integrates cognitive therapy and mindfulness meditation to help individuals disengage from maladaptive thoughts and reactive behavioral patterns. By cultivating nonjudgmental present-moment awareness and decentering from thoughts and emotions, MBCT enhances the capacity to respond more skillfully, thereby reducing impulsivity and...

Why Personal Practice Matters: A Critical Review of Embodiment and Teacher Competence in Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Mindfulness June 1, 2026 Jennifer Darling

Abstract Objectives This review examined why personal mindfulness practice is regarded as foundational for teachers delivering mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), particularly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Although professional standards mandate sustained personal practice, empirical findings linking teacher competence or...

Supporting mental health through meditation: Perspectives from older adults with chronic diseases

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 Sofia von Humboldt, Isabel Leal

Introduction Meditation may serve as a protective factor for mental well-being in older adults, helping them cope with the ongoing challenges of chronic illness. Objectives The objectives are to: 1) explore the emotional experiences of meditation among older adults living with chronic diseases, and 2) examine the impact of meditation on their mental health. Methods The study involved 426...

AWAKENING THE INNER AXIS: ROLE OF CHAKRA MEDITATION AND YOGASANAS IN PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE

IIP Series June 1, 2026

Investigating the complex network of psycho-neuro-immunology, this chapter assesses the clinical role of Chakra meditation models combined with targeted structural Asanas. The analysis shows how concentrated focus loops help down-regulate hyperarousal states, decrease plasma cortisol tracks, and modify deep-seated psychological anxiety profiles.