Hypertension is a common health problem in the elderly and can be exacerbated by stress. Mindfulness meditation is a non-pharmacological therapy that can help lower blood pressure through relaxation and stress management. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation therapy on reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension aged 60–70 years in Kenangan...
Pregnancy is accompanied by numerous physical and psychological changes that can affect sexual quality of life and increase sexual distress in women. Identifying effective interventions to address these issues is essential. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual distress and sexual quality of life in pregnant women. In this...
This study examines Chan meditation as a resource for spiritual ecology through two foundational texts, the Platform Sutra (Tanjing 壇經) and the Compendium of Five Lamps (Wudeng Huiyuan 五燈會元). The Platform Sutra reformulates meditation as “the non-abiding of mind” (xin wu suozhu 心無所住), with “no-thought as the essence” (wunian weizong 無念為宗) and “the unity of concentration and wisdom” (dinghui...
This study aims to delve into the regulation mechanism of mindfulness on anxiety among female college students. Special attention is paid to the chain-mediating effects of negative coping styles and fear of negative evaluation in this process, which is analyzed based on the method of mathematical statistical bias testing. Methods: Drawing on social cognitive theory, this study selected 350...
Background: Adolescents with neurological disorders (NDs) experience significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, or both relative to adolescents in the general population. The purpose of this systematic narrative review was to examine the existing literature evaluating the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on anxiety, depression, or both among adolescents with a known ND....
Background: Cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy frequently encounter high levels of distress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, which reduced quality of life (QoL). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MB-CBT) integrates mindfulness principles along with cognitive restructuring and has become a potential intervention. Objective: To systematically review evidence on effectiveness of...
Egyptian Journal of Health CareMay 25, 2026Aliaa Mohammed Othman Elafandy, Wessam Fathy Mohamed Gabr, Sabah H. El-Amrosy et al.
Background: Mindfulness-based program incorporating meditation practices and self-efficacy are gaining popularity among cancer patients. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mindfulness-based program and perceived self-efficacy for patients with lung cancer. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in the outpatient clinics and nuclear medicine clinic at the New Cancer...
This chapter is an excerpt from a larger book project on the phenomenon traditionally described as the “Dark Night of the Soul” in the writings of John of the Cross. It combines historical, phenomenological, psychological, and contemplative perspectives in order to reinterpret this classical mystical concept for a contemporary audience. While remaining grounded in the Catholic and monastic...
Subjective well‑being (SWB) merupakan evaluasi individu terhadap kualitas hidupnya yang mencakup dimensi kognitif berupa kepuasan hidup serta dimensi afektif berupa emosi positif dan negatif. Pada sektor pelayanan publik seperti bidang rehabilitasi sosial, pegawai rentan mengalami kelelahan emosional akibat interaksi intensif dengan klien berkondisi traumatis. Kondisi ini berpotensi menurunkan...
Test anxiety is a universal phenomenon affecting students at all levels. Efforts are needed to help students get and use coping strategies to alleviate such anxiety. The study aim was to investigate the effects of two specific types of meditation, namely Vipassana and Shamatha techniques, on test anxiety among nursing students. This open-label randomized trial was conducted at the Faculty of...
Buddhist meditation practices, like mindfulness (sati) and metta bhavana, have become increasingly valued in Positive Psychology as methods for improving human flourishing. This research investigates the impact of Buddhist meditation practices on happiness, gratitude and life satisfaction. A mixed methods quasi experimental design was used with 85 adult participants from Vietnam (18 45 years)....
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is an evidence-based group intervention, typically delivered in an eight-week standard protocol, which has limited accessibility, especially for Chinese adolescents. This study evaluated an intensive, one-week mindfulness-based skills training program designed to improve engagement among adolescents. Participants (N = 14, aged 12-22, Mage= 16.33, SDage= 2.53)...
Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) decreases emotional eating behavior among Hong Kong university students: a randomized controlled trial.
This study examines occupational stress, mental health and job satisfaction among bank employees, with a focus on the role of yoga and meditation practices. The banking sector is characterized by high workload, performance pressure and technological demands which contribute to elevated stress levels among bank employees. The study adopts a quantitative descriptive design using primary data...
The Trans-Himalayan Synthesis refers to the blending of ideas and practices from different cultures, particularly those from the Himalayas and the East and South-East Asian continent. One of the most important texts in this synthesis is the Yoga Sutras derived from Buddhism (as per Indological historians), a collection of teachings on yoga and meditation written by the sage Patanjali, which is...
Meditation techniques from different traditions have been getting a lot of scientific attention in the recent years. This brief review examines the effectiveness of one such technique, Transcendental Meditation, across diverse populations.. The objective of this paper is to review the impact of Transcendental Meditation in Academic Institutes, Workplace, Military and Prison Rehabilitation. The...
Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are a promising approach to enhancing elite athlete wellbeing, yet little is known about the mechanisms through which they exert their effects. Guided by a critical realist approach, we qualitatively explored mechanisms of change during an 8-week MBP (the Mindfulness for Wellbeing program) delivered to 13 elite athletes (8 females, 5 males; M age = 22.23). Data...
Background: Population aging is driving a rapid rise in dementia cases worldwide, posing a major challenge for health care systems around the globe, including in the Netherlands. Digital multidomain lifestyle interventions, which target multiple lifestyle domains simultaneously, can protect against cognitive decline in at-risk older adults but struggle to sustain engagement. Addressing stress...
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a robust, non-invasive biomarker of autonomic nervous system function and cardiovascular health. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials, longitudinal cohort studies, and meta-analyses published between 2000 and 2024 to evaluate the effects of yoga and meditation on HRV indices in diverse populations. Our analysis...
Academic stress is a serious issue for adolescents' mental health during higher secondary exams, and career-related uncertainty has reached its peak. Over-involvement in school can negatively affect attention span, sleep schedule, motivation, and, consequently, academic performance and overall health. Yoga and meditation are low-cost, culturally relevant mind–body strategies that can be...