Behaviour Research and Therapy
March 15, 2026
Ying Huang, Z. Chong, Zenan Dou et al.
OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the comparative efficacy of a self-help mindfulness intervention (sMBI) and a combined mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy intervention (sMBI + CBT) in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, it explored the mechanisms underlying these interventions. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), 335 university students from...
Integral Transpersonal Journal
March 15, 2026
Gordon Montgomery
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), climate disruption, economic inequality, and cultural fragmentation has precipitated a metacrisis that profoundly threatens human meaning, agency, and identity. This paper introduces Holopsychology™ (HP) as a new integrative paradigm within transpersonal psychology designed to address this “soul crisis” by accelerating the development of human...
PsyArXiv
March 15, 2026
Clarita Bonamino, Clara Hausen, Matthew D. Sacchet
preprint
Consciousness can persist, transform, and dissolve across wakefulness, sleep, and advanced meditation. Despite empirical and theoretical advances within each domain, these states are rarely examined within an integrated scientific framework. An interdisciplinary perspective reveals converging phenomena that challenge binary accounts of consciousness and highlight its graded, dynamic, and...
MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine
March 15, 2026
Transcendental meditation improves cognitive performance and psychological well-being, supporting its potential as a complementary approach for mental health promotion and stress reduction. It can also be utilized for enhancing focus and attention, in activities demanding rapid and accurate responses, such as sports.
Cureus
March 15, 2026
Shruti Niraj, G Niraj, Rajesh Naithani
1 citation
Healthcare professionals in India are vulnerable to experiencing a high level of burnout, which has consequences for individuals and organizations. This prospective pilot randomized controlled feasibility study examined, for the first time, the feasibility and acceptability of practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique among healthcare professionals in India. A total of 76...
Health sport rehabilitation
March 14, 2026
I. Saravanan, Andipatti Selvam, S. Sanjaykumar et al.
Background and purpose Sports anxiety among athletes hinders their performance in competitions. Sports anxiety management secured special attention from coaches and athletes to increase performance in competitive settings. Mindfulness-based approaches improve performance by strengthening attentional focus, promoting acceptance of internal experiences, and reducing maladaptive cognitive...
Brain Sciences
March 14, 2026
Shannon M O'Donnell, W Jack Rejeski, Mohammadreza Khodaei et al.
Previous research has found that mindfulness-based techniques are beneficial for reducing stress in heavy-drinking individuals. However, the underlying neurobiology of these stress-reducing effects are unclear. Moreover, much of the research examining neurobiological correlates of mindfulness has used static functional connectivity, suggesting that brain activity goes unchanged for the entire...
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
March 13, 2026
Yong Jiang, Beier Zhang, Hongbo Zhao et al.
Objective: To explore the mechanism of trait mindfulness's influence on college students' rumination and to analyze the chain mediating role of exercise behavior and optimistic intelligence quotient. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted on 1983 Chinese university students (mean age of subjects 19.10 ± 1.07 years) using the Trait mindfulness Scale, the Rumination Scale, the Physical...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 13, 2026
preprint
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) appears effective in reducing burnout and stress among nurses, although further research is needed to confirm long-term sustainability and generalizability.
Psikostudia: Jurnal Psikologi
March 13, 2026
Ardianti Dwi Agustin, Firsty Oktaria Grahani, Aironi Zuroida et al.
Adolescents experiencing father absence (fatherless) are vulnerable to difficulties in managing emotions and have a higher risk of mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, due to the loss of a significant figure in the emotional learning process. Mindfulness refers to non-judgmental awareness of present-moment experiences that serves as a protective factor in helping individuals...
Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar
March 13, 2026
Angie Jhael Muñoz Balbuca
El presente estudio se centra en el caso de un adolescente de sexo femenino, de estado civil soltera, que cumple los criterios diagnósticos de la CIE 10 para un Episodio depresivo grave sin síntomas psicóticos. La evaluación se desarrolló mediante la aplicación de instrumentos psicológicos para la detección de sintomatología depresiva, Inventario de Depresión de Beck II; ideación suicida,...
bioRxiv
March 13, 2026
Brian Lord, Erica N. Lord, Jessica N. Schachtner et al.
preprint
Systematic focus training is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits, with equanimity, the ability to maintain an open and accepting attitude towards all experience, identified as a critical mechanism for improving well-being. Physiologically, experienced meditators demonstrate reduced activity in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), a hub of the default mode network (DMN), and...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 13, 2026
Vaz Sriharan
preprint
This paper proposes identity fusion as attention collapse: when consciousness narrows completely onto single aspects of experience (diagnostic labels, professional roles, parental identity, recovery status, spiritual attainment), that aspect becomes experientially totalizing regardless of cultural valuation. The framework emerged through systematic phenomenological observation, documenting...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 13, 2026
Prashant Gunjan
preprint
This conceptual paper proposes a psychological model exploring how contemplative practices facilitate transformation by influencing ego dissolution, death anxiety, and impulse regulation. Drawing on insights from mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative traditions, the study examines how the temporary reduction of egoic boundaries (ego dissolution) can diminish existential fears and improve...
Network Neuroscience
March 13, 2026
Yanli Lin, Marne L. White, Jihong Zhang et al.
1 citation
Abstract Neural oscillatory activity within the alpha and theta bands have long been considered putative markers of state mindfulness, yet understanding of their functional role has been limited by the challenges of linking objective brain indices with subjective experience. To address this gap, the current study applied longitudinal network analysis to a unique dataset from 16 novices who...
Audiology & neuro-otology
March 12, 2026
Weronika Caban, Paweł Holas, Mikołaj Kuncewicz et al.
Introduction: Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of external stimuli, often experienced as ringing or buzzing. While many individuals habituate to tinnitus, others develop chronic tinnitus (CT), which can severely affect emotional well-being. Psychological mechanisms such as anxiety and maladaptive coping are known contributors to tinnitus distress, yet the protective role of...
VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
March 12, 2026
Janet Rudzroga
This paper explores the action research question, How can I increase my own mindfulness and ultimately help other paraprofessionals increase their mindfulness practice? Starting as a personal journey to increase my mindfulness practice, an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program was followed. Knowledge and insights gained during this research cycle helped guide the creation of...
Mindfulness
March 12, 2026
Esther N. Moszeik, Carolin El-Mahdy
The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions can vary depending on individual characteristics. Higher baseline mindfulness may enhance receptivity to meditation practices such as Yoga Nidra. This study investigated whether trait mindfulness moderated the effects of Yoga Nidra interventions on stress, anxiety, depression, rumination, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and diurnal cortisol...
BMJ Open
March 12, 2026
Rosalind McAlpine, Magdalena Jaglinska, Krisztina Jedlovszky et al.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy shows promise for treating various mental health conditions; however, its reliance on intensive psychological preparation limits its broader application. Digital health interventions have the potential to address this limitation by providing structured, accessible and scalable preparation solutions. This randomised controlled feasibility trial aims to evaluate the...
Seurune: Jurnal Psikologi Unsyiah
March 11, 2026
Nisaul Hasanah, Meta Silfia Novembli, Heleni Filtri et al.
Students with disabilities are a group that faces more complex and complex mental health issues. Discrimination and difficulties experienced by students with disabilities during the learning process give rise to unpleasant feelings, putting them at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. Therefore, mindfulness therapy is necessary to improve the mental health of...