The prefrontal cortex is central to executive function, emotional regulation, and top-down control of limbic structures, particularly the amygdala. Dysregulation of prefrontal-limbic connectivity is implicated in anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders. Contemplative practices enhance prefrontal regulation and reduce limbic reactivity, promoting emotional resilience. Prostration...
Abstract 2025 sees the thirtieth anniversary of Revd Auntie Lenore Parker’s ‘God of Holy Dreaming’ being included in the Anglican Prayer Book for Australia. In this article, she explores and describes the dreaming process which birthed this prayer. The analysis which follows compares the value of dreams in aboriginal culture with the privileged place given to dreams and visions as altered...
The research devoted to the studies of Merab Mamardashvili and Alexander Pyatigorsky, their philosophical approaches to understanding consciousness. M.K. Mamardashvili and A.M. Pyatigorsky first presented the “metatheory of consciousness” in the joint work “Symbol and consciousness” (completed in 1974, published in 1982). The basics of their “metatheory” are the description of the “structure of...
Purpose: Transnasal endoscopy is the traditional modality of choice to evaluate the upper gastrointestinal tract, and patient anxiety and the unpleasantness of medical procedures remain a major problem in clinical practice. In this study, we examined whether mindful breathing can improve patients' wellbeing before nasal endoscopy. Methodology: This prospective, non-randomized controlled trial...
HRMARS - Workplace mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent in high-pressure industries, particularly within the information technology (IT) sector. Working women face compounded stressors due to professional demands and socio-cultural expectations, placing them at heightened risk of psychological distress. Mindfulness has been widely recognized as a protective factor that enhances...
Background: Pregnancy is a critical life stage characterized by physiological and psychosocial changes that increase vulnerability to mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and fear of childbirth. Objective: To identify Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) as an intervention for reducing depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of childbirth, as well as enhancing...
Diabetes Melitus (DM) adalah penyakit metabolik kronis yang ditandai dengan hiperglikemia akibat gangguan sekresi atau kerja insulin. Selain dampak fisik, DM menimbulkan beban psikologis signifikan seperti stres akibat pengobatan jangka panjang dan pembatasan pola hidup. Stres kronis dapat meningkatkan hormon kortisol yang memperburuk resistensi insulin dan mempersulit pengendalian kadar...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a complex psychological and social challenge, particularly for women in the postpartum period. This case study aimed to illustrate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) within the biopsychosocial framework in reducing psychological distress in an HIV-positive housewife who had been diagnosed with a depressive...
Objective: The Main Objective is to understand the predictors of quality of life and to find the effect of yoga and meditation on quality of life and anxiety among adolescents. Methods: For the present study the researcher collected a total sample size of 60. The sample was collected from the colleges of Nashik district (Maharashtra, India). The sample age group is between 16 to 19 years old...
Self-awareness is an individual's ability to recognize and understand emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and potential accurately. In reality, there are still students who have low levels of self-awareness, which affects emotional management and self-confidence. Therefore, classical guidance services with mindfulness techniques are needed to help improve students self-awareness of junior high...
Anxiety during pregnancy affects 1 in 4 pregnancies and is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. Early intervention is crucial to avoid persistent mental health issues and adverse obstetrical, neonatal and child outcomes. Traditional mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective, but its uptake is limited by its high resource intensity for patients and healthcare services. This...
The concept of soul consciousness has long been rooted in spiritual traditions such as Raja Yoga and Vedanta, yet its integration into psychological and educational discourse remains underdeveloped. This conceptual synthesis paper seeks to bridge that gap by exploring soul consciousness as a multidimensional construct influencing identity formation, emotional regulation, value alignment, and...
Individuals living with HIV frequently experience elevated depressive symptoms due to chronic stress, stigma, and emotional burden. Compassion-based interventions such as Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion Meditation (LKCM) have the potential to improve emotional well-being, yet evidence in HIV-positive populations remains limited. This study examined the preliminary effects of a brief...
This study aimed to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) levels in survivors of domestic violence (DV) through a mindfulness-based intervention program modified from Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (BMBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Distress Management Training. Seven female DV survivors were involved in the program, which consisted of six meetings over three weeks. The participants...
Anxiety is a prevalent issue among Chinese college students, yet the application of meditation interventions in higher education remains limited, and the mediating role of mental resilience is not well understood. This study examined the effects of an 8-week structured group meditation program on anxiety and the mediating function of mental resilience. Using a mixed-methods design, 158...
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-compassion meditation intervention on the professional quality of life among trainee clinical psychologists. A quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent groups was used. A sample size of 30 female trainees was selected through purposive and snowball sampling. Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) Scale” (Stamm, 2009) was administered...
Little is known about the variables influencing the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions among long-term practitioners. This study examined the association between Loving-Kindness Compassion Meditation (LKCM) practice and anxiety levels in 60 experienced meditators. We analyzed practice duration, frequency, self-compassion, and cognitive fusion. Results indicated no direct association...
MindfulnessMarch 28, 2026Anya Johnson, Helena Nguyen, F. Huppert et al.
Nurses provide care for patients, often putting patients’ needs above their own and there is an urgent need to identify evidence-based ways of supporting both nurse wellbeing and patient care. We evaluated a meditation wellness and compassion intervention and a positive psychology wellness and compassion intervention. We used a randomised controlled trial design (with waitlist control) enhanced...
Quality in SportMarch 28, 2026Klaudia Pazio, Michał Piskor, Dominika Strzalińska et al.
Cancer is a major burden in both the somatic and psychological dimensions. Oncology patients often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life resulting from both the diagnosis itself and the course of treatment. In recent years, growing attention has been paid to psychosocial interventions that help patients cope with these difficulties. One such approach...