Objective The present study investigated the neural correlates of cognitive control in youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid learning disability (N = 75, ages 11-17 years) who participated in a 20-week mindfulness martial arts intervention compared to a waitlist control. Method EEG was recorded pre and post intervention during a blocked Go/NoGo task. Peak...
This study explores the impact of the IDEA Framework with a Yoga-Based Psycho-Neuro-Somatic Therapy (YPNST) workshop created to increase self-esteem, safety, and emotional stability, as well as psychological safety. The study is grounded in integrative mind-body approaches for mental health. The framework combines yoga, meditation, bilateral stimulation, and hypnotherapy to promote resilience...
March 1, 2026Brian Joel Sapulette, Ida Ayu Mas Prabhasuari, Humairatun Zakiyah et al.
Purpose of Review: Adolescents are vulnerable to mental health issues, affecting approximately 14% globally. Mindfulness interventions have shown effectiveness in addressing these issues and offer positive benefits across various domains. This review explores the outcomes of mindfulness therapy for adolescents with mental health problems. Collection and Analysis of Data: This scoping review...
PURPOSE: Increased depression, anxiety and stress symptoms are associated with reduced mindfulness levels and coping skills. This study primarily aimed to investigate (1) the relationships between mindfulness, coping styles, depression, anxiety and stress and (2) mindfulness and coping styles as predictors of depression, anxiety and stress in adults who stutter. A secondary aim was to compare...
Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a promising intervention for mental health, but its effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms remains underexplored. While key mechanisms of change have been identified in traditional MBCT, their role in online delivery formats needs further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of synchronous and asynchronous...
Abstract Objectives This study compared two formats of a curriculum-embedded mindfulness course among university students to examine if outcomes differed when meditations and inquiry were guided live by a teacher or delivered via audio recordings and self-guided inquiry. Method A non-randomised controlled trial was conducted across two cohorts (2022 and 2023; N = 161). The 7-week mindfulness...
Revista de PsicoterapiaMarch 1, 2026Isaac Carmona Rincón, Azucena García Palacios, Santiago Segovia Vázquez
Background: The Mindfulness-based Mental Balance (MBMB) is an original and Spanish Mindfulness-based program developed in the Faculty of Psychology of the Spanish National University of Distance Education (UNED) as consequence of the teaching of mindfulness-based meditation for 13 years (1999-2012) in a weekly workshop during the academic course. The mindfulness-based interventions have...
This systematic review examined previous findings on the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on pre-service and in-service K-12 teachers’ general mindfulness, mindful teaching (i.e., intra- and interpersonal mindfulness), and self-efficacy. In addition, we used the treatment fidelity tool for MBIs to descriptively examine the associations between implementation fidelity and...
Greater mindfulness is thought to give rise to more positive psychological health through more adaptive emotion regulation. While there is extensive evidence linking higher average mindfulness to lower average emotion regulation difficulties, less is known about the momentary-level patterns that occur within individuals. Additionally, it is unclear if the relationship between mindfulness and...
Abstract Objectives The current definitions and conceptualizations of mindfulness, as well as the derived measurements based on them, are subject to much controversy and debate. The present study aimed to develop and validate a new mindfulness scale based on original Buddhist teachings—the Mindfulness-Discernment Scale (MDS). Method In the first study (for Step 1 Scale Construction and Step 2...
This study aimed to examine the effects of the Mindfulness and Effective Communication Enhancement (MECE) program on parental stress and problem-solving communication among mothers of children with developmental disabilities in Yangon, Myanmar. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 mothers of school-aged children with developmental disabilities from a specialized daycare center in...
The introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark reform in India’s educational landscape, emphasizing a shift from fragmented learning to a more integrated and holistic model of education. Among its many transformative provisions, the inclusion of Yoga Education emerges as a significant step toward nurturing the multidimensional development of learners. This...
Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and distressing symptom among patients with cancer. Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly applied for CRF management, evidence regarding their efficacy remains inconsistent. Aims: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of MBIs in reducing CRF. Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science,...
NursingMarch 1, 2026Pham Quang Trung Tong, Kirsten Munk
Sleep quality is a crucial indicator of overall health of older adults, who are vulnerable to sleep-related complications such as increased risk for anxiety, dementia, and falls. Sleep disturbances are common in this population and can be exacerbated by comorbidities, including chronic pain and depression. This article explores the research around mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), which...
Background:Work-related stress among inpatient nurses represents a significant occupational health concern that adversely affects psychological well-being, job performance, and quality of patient care. Despite increasing evidence supporting mindfulness-based interventions, their integration within a nursing theoretical framework remains limited. This study aimed to examine the effect of...
To evaluate the efficacy of integrating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in alleviating psychological distress and improving functional outcomes in patients with post-stroke depression (PSD). A controlled study enrolled 60 PSD patients from a tertiary hospital in Jiangxi. Participants were allocated to a control group (n = 29) or an...
ABSTRACT: The biological origins of meditation in humans remain underexplored, despite extensive scholarship on its cultural history and health effects. We present a theoretical account that traces the origins of meditation to the evolutionarily conserved repertoire of defensive freezing. We propose that this ancient survival response—characterized by motoric immobility, heightened vigilance...
Introduction: The detrimental effects of anger on psychological and physical health have been highlighted by traditional and contemporary perspectives. Conversely, forgiveness is increasingly recognised as a protective factor that contributes to emotional regulation and good health. In recent years, mind-body practices, such as yoga and Vipassana meditation, have gained empirical support for...
Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, and stress, is highly prevalent among adults with cancer. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), are increasingly used to address these symptoms. However, no prior review has comprehensively stratified MBI effects across intervention types,...