Burnout has become a prevalent topic in both medical and public discourse, yet there remains little consensus on how it should be defined or addressed. Digital mental health technologies, especially mindfulness meditation apps like Headspace, position themselves as accessible responses to this condition. However, research in medical anthropology demonstrate that such technologies do not merely...
Abstract: University students are at elevated risk of psychological distress, underscoring the need for interventions that promote resilience. Psychological resilience refers to the capacity to withstand or recover from stress. This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the effects of meditation‐only interventions on resilience in university students compared with active and passive...
Empathy and compassion often arise in response to others' suffering but can be inhibited when the sufferers represent out-groups. Mindfulness meditation may help counter these blocks by reducing distress and fostering compassionate responses. In this study, we tested whether a brief, 10-min mindfulness intervention could enhance empathic and compassionate reactions to in-group and out-group...
Cognitive flexibility is a core executive function often impaired in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Mindfulness-based interventions have been hypothesized to improve cognitive flexibility and may be a promising adjunctive intervention for adolescents with OCD. The current study examines which cognitive neurophysiological processes underlie mindfulness-based interventions...
This study investigates how mindfulness meditation influences time perception by comparing practicing meditators and non-meditators (n = 30) on retrospective and prospective timing tasks. Retrospective time perception was assessed after an 11-min session of Naad Brahma meditation (for meditators) or listening to an audio story (for controls). Prospective time estimation was measured using...
Brain ConnectivityJune 1, 2026Geeta Prem Chandoo Damisetti, C M Markan, Sona Ahuja et al.
Brain networks and meditation have recently gained attention, with studies suggesting that more efficiently organized meditation brain networks are linked to better cognitive performance. This efficiency is exemplified in small-world brain networks, which combine local segregation with global integration, facilitating optimal information processing. This study examines the small-world...
The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed widespread psychological distress, daily disruptions, and pervasive uncertainty. This paper presents a narrative inquiry exploring a personal spiritual journey with Raja Yoga meditation, initiated via an online course during the pandemic lockdown. The account investigates the interconnected roles of spiritual knowledge, meditation practice, and selfless service...
HealthcareJune 1, 2026Thurmon E Lockhart, Rahul Soangra, Christopher Frames et al.
Background/Objectives: First responders frequently encounter high-stress environments that challenge physiological resilience and autonomic regulation. Heart rate variability (HRV) complexity is a critical marker of adaptive capacity and stress regulation. This study assessed the impact of a wearable-based mindfulness intervention on HRV complexity among first responders using a smartwatch....
Journal of Religion and HealthJune 1, 2026Siliana Maria Duarte Miranda, Gabriela Patrus Ananias De Assis Pires, Eliane Viana Mancuzo et al.
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) have an impact on patient quality of life at some point. Alternatives such as pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen supplementation, yoga, and mindfulness practices can help in the care of patients with ILD. The current study was designed to explore the perceptions of gratitude by patients with various ILDs during an MBI. This was a qualitative study involving 50...
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by altered cortical excitability. The disorder is often associated with psychological distress and reduced quality of life. The purpose of the present review is to critically summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of meditation-based interventions for people with epilepsy. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and...
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, together with depression and anxiety, are common and distressing complications in patients with colorectal cancer that seriously impair quality of life and treatment adherence. This study explored the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in relieving chemotherapy-related physical and psychological distress. This retrospective cohort...
Dispositional mindfulness and psychological resilience are increasingly viewed as important personal resources for psychological adjustment, yet their joint configurations remain underexplored. This study identified latent profiles based on mindfulness facets and resilience and examined their links with mental health, life satisfaction, and contextual risk and protective factors in emerging...
As intervenções baseadas em mindfulness vêm sendo adotadas e têm demonstrado efetividade na melhora das condições crônicas. Esta pesquisa avaliou a efetividade de um protocolo brasileiro de mindfulness para promoção da saúde (MBHP), nos formatos presencial – controle (PC) e intervenção (PI) – e on-line – controle (OC) e intervenção (OI) – no estado nutricional, comportamento alimentar e estilo...
Parenting children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) involves chronic stressors impacting family well-being. While Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) reduce stress, recent digital and brief modalities require systematic evaluation. This study synthesizes evidence on MBI effectiveness for parents of children with NDD regarding psychological functioning and parenting outcomes. Following...
Abstract. The convenience of shopping through e-commerce has increased purchasing behavior, with online buyers in Indonesia growing by 30.5% in 2024. This ease of access encourages individuals to buy products excessively without planning, a condition referred to as Impulsive Buying, where purchases are made excessively without consideration or planning. Impulsive Buying may occur due to a lack...
To examine the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) intervention for Indian women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), and to explore patterns of change in psychological outcomes within a socio-cultural context. Thirty women undergoing IVF participated in a single-group pre-post-follow-up feasibility pilot study. Participants received eight weekly...
Modern society is increasingly affected by lifestyle-related disorders such as obesity, stress, anxiety, cognitive fatigue, hypertension, poor respiratory health, and sedentary living patterns. The rising prevalence of these conditions has created a growing demand for low-cost, time-efficient, and easily accessible preventive wellness systems that can simultaneously support physical health,...
Background Psychological distress, maladaptive illness perceptions, and reduced quality of life are common following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and may negatively influence recovery and treatment adherence. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has demonstrated benefits for emotional regulation; however, evidence for internet-based brief MBCT (B-MBCT) interventions in post-AMI...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia worldwide, contributing to nearly 60%-70% of dementia cases. Current pharmacological treatments provide limited symptomatic relief and minimal efficacy in altering disease progression, highlighting the need for complementary interventions. Mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation are increasingly explored for preserving cognitive...
This study aims to explore how yoga practitioners in Türkiye perceive institutional religion, including the role of yoga in their religious lives, their motivations for turning to yoga, and their perceptions of institutional religion’s approach to yoga. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 16 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed through thematic...