medRxivMarch 11, 2026Shraboni Ghosal, Mengying Zhang, Emma Stanmore et al.
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Abstract More than one third of adults with diabetes can experience diabetes distress due to the demands of daily self-care. As a cognitive therapy, mindfulness can alleviate diabetes distress but face-to-face programmes can be difficult to access and pay for, and apps lack personalisation and feedback. Virtual reality (VR) may support mindfulness practice, but no VR app tailored to people...
This study looks at how well the grounding technique works as a mindfulness method to improve working memory and cognitive flexibility in people between the ages of 20- 60 yrs who have recently lost a family member or someone important within 6 months post bereavement to 2 years. Grounding techniques help people stay focused on the present by using their senses and thinking clearly, like the...
Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and is frequently accompanied by impairments in executive functioning, task performance, and emotion regulation. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly evaluated as non-pharmacological approaches for ADHD, but findings...
Abstract University students commonly experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety arising from academic workload, social adjustments, and transitional life phases. Yoga, a comprehensive mind–body discipline incorporating physical postures, regulated breathing, meditation, and mindfulness practices, has increasingly been recognized as a supportive approach for addressing these challenges....
Background: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) involving exposure and response prevention is the gold standard psychotherapeutic intervention for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, applying traditional CBT techniques to treat patients with predominant obsessions (POs) without covert compulsions is fraught with problems because of inaccessibility of mental compulsions. In this context,...
Objective: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) support mental health. We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week MBI in adolescents with obesity and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Methods: This was an uncontrolled, pilot, feasibility and acceptability evaluation in youth aged 15-17 years with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The Learning to BREATHE (L2B) curriculum was...
REVISTA U-MoresMarch 10, 2026José Fernando Oñate Porras, Leila Ariadna Pepinosa Andrade, Jordi Sebastián Morillo Mejía
Este estudio analiza la eficacia del mindfulness como técnica terapéutica para reducir los síntomas del trastorno de ansiedad generalizada (TAG) en una estudiante universitaria. Se propuso revisar estudios previos sobre el uso de mindfulness en contextos universitarios, analizar un caso específico, implementar un plan terapéutico y evaluar su impacto. La investigación se desarrolló en Ibarra,...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) often coexists with mood disorders (MDs), but research on comorbidity predictors and interventions remains limited. This two‑phase mixed‑methods study enrolled 390 CHD patients diagnosed by coronary angiography. Mood disorders were screened using the HAMD (≥7) and confirmed via DSM‑5 psychiatric evaluation. In the observational phase, 219 CHD patients with MDs and...
Yoga tourism is gaining popularity among individuals worldwide who are increasingly prioritizing well-being. Yoga retreat centers serving this purpose offer participants a holistic experience with wellness programs that include yoga, meditation, and breathing practices. This study examines the impact of participants' mindfulness on satisfaction during yoga retreats. It also examines the...
This single-case study examines the impact of a 6-week Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) on an individual experiencing anxiety, with a particular focus on intolerance of uncertainty (IU). A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative measures with qualitative data from session notes, interviews, and participant feedback. Quantitative findings indicated reductions in stress...
El craving constituye un fenómeno central en los trastornos por uso de sustancias, actuando como predictor de recaída y perpetuando el ciclo adictivo. Las intervenciones basadas en mindfulness han emergido como estrategias prometedoras para su abordaje terapéutico. En este sentido, el objetivo de la presente revisión sistemática fue evaluar la eficacia de las intervenciones basadas en...
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of implementing BAKU (Good and Strong) culture in Islamic mindfulness therapy as an alternative treatment for anxiety and depression among young Muslims, particularly in the Daarut Tauhiid Bandung environment. The background of this study is based on the high prevalence of mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, among Indonesian...
Objectives: Mindfulness is consistently linked with individual well-being and relationship functioning, yet it remains unclear systemically whether mindfulness reliably “crosses over” within romantic couples — such that one partner’s mindfulness is associated with other partner’s outcomes after accounting for dyadic interdependence. We conducted a model-testing meta-analysis (MTMA) based on the...
One of the most competitive entrance examinations in India is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ( NEET ) which puts a lot of academic and psychological pressure on the aspirants. It is common that due to prolonged preparation, repetitive mock test, and high performance expectation among coaching students result in very high test anxiety. This study has explored how mindfulness and test...
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to qualitatively explore the perceived impacts of an undergraduate biology course that integrated mindfulness on student well-being. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 36 undergraduate students enrolled in the Mindful Physiology course in Spring 2023. METHODS: Thematic analysis was conducted on students' weekly written reflections on course content and mindfulness practice....
School children are frequently exposed to academic stress, and pain both physical and psychological can negatively influence their well-being and performance. This study explores the potential of the body scan technique, a simple mindfulness practice, as an intervention to help children manage pain and academic stress. During the intervention, participants attend body scan meditation sessions 3...
Objectives: Digital technology opens the possibility of providing meditation instruction in the midst of daily activities. This study explores the use of "active" meditation practices which involve meditating while completing daily activities (e.g., folding laundry). Method: We use data from public users of the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) meditation app (N = 26,532, Sample 1) and from a...
This randomized controlled trial examined whether short-term intensive mindfulness training is associated with changes in executive task performance and prefrontal hemodynamic responses in elite athletes. Twenty-eight elite badminton athletes were randomly assigned to a 10-day mindfulness intervention or an active control (regular training plus neutral video viewing). Before and after the...
BACKGROUND: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is highly prevalent among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and a robust predictor of future suicide attempts and death. Access to comprehensive treatments such as dialectical behaviour therapy remains limited. METHODS: This exploratory study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a brief, group-based...
Hypnosis has traditionally been conceptualized as a clinical technique for reducing physiological symptoms (e.g., pain, nausea) and psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, intrusive thoughts), yet emerging neuroscientific evidence suggests it operates through the fundamental mechanisms of emotional regulation and self-integration. This integrative review synthesizes research on clinical hypnosis...