Mindfulness
May 2, 2026
Ying‐Erh Chen, Chia-Chun Liu, Yi-Chun Chen et al.
Caregiver stress is a global health issue, particularly acute in Taiwan due to demographic and cultural factors. While mindfulness meditation is effective for burnout, research on culturally adapted, digitally delivered interventions for Taiwanese caregivers is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief, 5-week, digitally supported meditation...
Mindfulness
May 2, 2026
Edward Miller
Abstract Objectives To examine how contemporary mindfulness has been transformed through its integration into healthcare, education, and institutional settings, and to clarify what is at stake when contemplative practices are reframed as instrumental techniques. Methods The paper combines conceptual analysis with an illustrative case study of the My Resilience in Adolescence (MYRIAD) trial....
Sleep Health
May 1, 2026
Lorrie Schmid, L. Etzel, Sarah J. Short et al.
Objectives: Excessive systemic inflammation during pregnancy is a risk for adverse birth outcomes. Maternal sleep is related to systemic inflammation and may be modifiable through mindful thoughts and behaviors. In this cohort study, we explored the relationships among inflammation, sleep quality, and mindfulness during pregnancy. Methods: Pregnant persons (N=122) 31.3 ± 5.3 years old, 32%...
Retos
May 1, 2026
Alex Andrés Zárate López, Luis Alberto Durazo Terán, Jorge Zamarripa et al.
Introduction: Athletes often train in demanding and competitive environments. Considering psychological variables such as grit and mindfulness can be crucial for maintaining optimal performance and managing anxiety. Objective: To examine the relationships between sports grit, mindfulness, and anxiety, as well as to compare their levels between male and female athletes. Methodology: A...
SLEEPJ
May 1, 2026
Hannah M. Fisher, Natalie Chou, Emily Patterson et al.
Insomnia is a prevalent symptom that exacerbates other cancer symptoms (e.g., fatigue, distress, pain), that in turn worsen sleep. Behavioral interventions are recommended for insomnia but are often not adapted or made available for cancer patients in rural, medically underserved areas. Nite2Day is a mindfulness-based, behavioral insomnia and symptom management intervention previously...
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
May 1, 2026
L. Harper, M. Macmurdo, A. White et al.
Patients with sarcoidosis consistently identify fatigue as a primary driver of morbidity. Up to 70% experience severe fatigue that limits participation in household, social, and vocational activities, yet no effective therapy currently exists. Members of the Cleveland Clinic Sarcoidosis Community Advisory Board strongly advocated for wellness and lifestyle interventions to address fatigue. A...
Frontiers in Psychology
May 1, 2026
Yu-ting Luo, Yulian Li, Quan-Ming Wu et al.
Background The prevalence of short video addiction is rising among college students, potentially exerting detrimental effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. Medical students, who experience relatively higher levels of academic stress, may be particularly susceptible to the adverse consequence of short video addiction. However, the specific factors influencing this addiction and the...
Health Psychology
May 2026
Surenmaa Sukhbaatar, Shufang Sun, Matthew M Scarpaci et al.
This study evaluated the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) program on depression symptoms in individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP). Exploratory analyses examined whether childhood abuse or neglect moderated these effects. Adults with elevated BP (n = 201; ≥120/80 mmHg) were randomized to MB-BP (n = 101) or enhanced usual care (n = 100) and followed for 6...
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
May 1, 2026
Mohammad Asif Sheikh
Objectives: Perceived stress is a significant concern among health care professionals, with potential consequences for mental health and clinical performance. This study examined associations between dispositional mindfulness and perceived stress among Indian physicians working in psychiatric and nonpsychiatric specializations within hierarchical systems with limited institutional support....
Current Psychology
May 1, 2026
Fatma Aslan Demi̇rtaş, Nevin Hotun Şahi̇n
Abstract This study examined the effects of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) nursing support program (MenoMind) on vasomotor symptoms, stress, and quality of life in premenopausal women. This randomized controlled study was conducted at a medical faculty hospital in Turkey and included 74 premenopausal women. Data were collected using the Mindfulness Attention Awareness...
Epilepsy & Behavior
May 2026
Sreya Rahman, Kush Maheshwari, Ana Rivera et al.
Recent studies have shown that mindfulness therapy and attention tasks may benefit patients with seizure disorders. However, there is limited research on levels of mindfulness and electroencephalogram (EEG) power during a mindfulness task in these patients. This study evaluated levels of mindfulness in patients admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and its relationship with EEG power...
Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care
May 1, 2026
John Lowe, Huigang Liang, Melessa Kelley et al.
urpose: To examine the outcomes of a mindfulness-based intervention for the prevention of mental health disorders among rural dwelling Native American youth ages 10-12. Sample: Native American student participant sample (N=20) was recruited from schools from one rural Native American tribe in the Midwestern United States. The county where the study was conducted is officially designated as a...
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
May 1, 2026
Chuntana Reangsing, Sasinun Punsuwun, Khanittha Pitchalard et al.
We synthesized the effects of MBIs on psychological outcomes and HbA1c in diabetic patients and conducted subgroup analyses to investigate the sources of heterogeneity. Nine electronic databases were methodically explored from their inception through May 2025. We reviewed studies on the outcomes for individuals with diabetes mellitus who participated in mindfulness-based interventions. A...
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
May 1, 2026
Romina Fili, Fereshteh Behmanesh, M. Nikpour et al.
BACKGROUND: Infertility affects the sexual and psychological behavior of women and causes anxiety. Physical infertility treatment without psychological intervention is not successful enough. Mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy, as the simplest yet most effective type of meditation in the world, can probably improve the level of psychological-sexual components of infertile women, including...
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
May 1, 2026
T. V. von Visger, Y. -. Chang
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe cardiopulmonary disease with pathophysiological abnormalities that result in high symptom burden, psychological distress (anxiety and depression), and difficulties in symptom self-management. A multi-model Mindfulness Meditation for Pulmonary Hypertension (MMPH) has been shown to reduce depression and PH symptoms in 15 community-dwelling adults with PH.1...
International Journal of Psychology Research
May 1, 2026
Parthajit Mallick, Ashoke Mukherjee
The present study examined the relationship between dispositional mindfulness and sensory reaction time among athletes from three sports disciplines: athletics, cricket, and football. A total of 1110 male inter-college athletes aged 20–25 years from five administrative divisions of West Bengal, India, participated in the study. Mindfulness was assessed using the Mindful Attention Awareness...
Nurse Education in Practice
May 1, 2026
Bin Shen, Jianjiang Liu, Qiaoxia Lv
AIM This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing stress, anxiety, depression and improving mindfulness among nursing students. BACKGROUND Nursing students often experience significant psychological distress due to the demanding academic and clinical environments of nursing education. MBIs have been...
SLEEPJ
May 1, 2026
Jieun Lim, Adriana Pérez
Sleep disturbances are common among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and linked to cognitive decline and reduced quality of life. Pharmacological treatment remains prevalent despite safety concerns such as falls, delirium, and cognitive worsening. Meditation-based interventions (MBIs), including mindfulness, mantra, and sound-based practices, may improve sleep and psychological...
Mindfulness
May 1, 2026
Cláudia P. Pires, Julieta Azevedo, Raquel Guiomar et al.
Abstract Objectives Research on structured, manualized psychotherapeutic interventions for high test anxiety (TA) in adolescents remains limited, particularly those integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based strategies. These psychological processes have been identified as protective factors for test anxiety, fostering adaptive emotional regulation and resilience. The AcAdeMiC...
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
May 1, 2026
Samineh Esmaeilzadeh, Özlem Akalpler, Duygu Oktay Evren
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on educational stress and coping with exam anxiety and mindfulness in nursing students. This study utilizes a quasi-experimental design with the pretest-post-test control group. Personal information form, nursing education stress scale (NESS), state test anxiety scale (STAS), and mindful attention...