BACKGROUND: Dispositional mindfulness is one psychological resource that consistently promotes posttraumatic growth (PTG) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, the precise mechanisms through which mindfulness performs this function are not clear. The current study aimed to examine the mediating role of distress tolerance and cognitive fusion in the relationship between...
Feasibility of a brief group-based immersive 360° mindfulness program for stress-related outcomes in health sciences students: a 4-week pre-post pilot study.
BACKGROUND: A cancer diagnosis presents significant psychological challenges, often resulting in lasting distress and dis-ruption to daily life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly recognized as vital components of supportive oncology care. Second-generation MBIs (SG-MBIs), such as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), integrate Buddhist wisdom principles such as...
Objectives: This study describes the collaborative design and implementation of the Indigenous MIND (IM) program, a culturally adapted mindfulness intervention developed in partnership with Indigenous communities in the USA. The aim was to explore the program's acceptability and cultural resonance and to document the processes by which IM evolved in each of our partner communities and explore...
ReligionsFebruary 25, 2026Myoung Jin Hong, Song Yi Lee1 citation
This study investigates how South Korean meditation teachers conceptualize core professional competencies in digitally delivered and AI-mediated contemplative contexts, addressing a gap in prior research that has emphasized effectiveness and technological scalability over teachers’ own understandings of authority and professionalism. Using Q methodology, the study identified shared subjective...
Frontiers in PsychologyFebruary 25, 2026Natalie L. Dyer, Meredith Sprengel, Ivo V. Stuldreher et al.
Background: The human body radiates multiple biological fields which can be measured with sensors directly on or off the body. These electromagnetic fields are hypothesized to be altered by mind and body practices. The primary goal of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility of continuous multi-sensor monitoring during meditation and breathwork practices. It also explored methods to...
Abstract Objectives The prevalence of mental health disorders globally is increasing, and contemplative practices (such as meditation/mindfulness) are recommended by many health professionals to address this issue. These practices now need to be carefully evaluated for safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. We aimed to investigate key data to inform future economic evaluations in this...
Based on findings in cross-lagged panel network (CLPN) models, Ma et al. concluded prospective effects between indicators of mindfulness and mental health problems. Here, we used multiverse methodology and found discrepant increasing, decreasing, and null effects depending on the used model, and meta-analytic aggregations of these discrepant effects did not differ significantly from zero....
Importance: Depression most commonly first emerges during adolescence, making early prevention critical. While school-based mindfulness training (SBMT) offers a scalable prevention approach with broad reach, evidence of its effectiveness is mixed, and there is a compelling case for a more personalized approach to prevention. Objective: To develop a data-driven algorithm from baseline...
An experimental research design has been selected for this research study. The research design will assist in addressing the research aims and questions because it will give us the data to assess a causal relationship. Participants will be recruited via the School of Psychology’s research participation system (SONA) and contacted via email. Prior to the study, participants will be asked for...
Excessive and prolonged stress is linked to adverse physical and psychological outcomes. Social evaluative threats such as public speaking can trigger acute stress which can elicit significant physiological and psychological stress responses. Mindfulness has been proposed as a factor protecting individuals from these responses, particularly under high-stress conditions. This study tested the...
The current review focused to gather the available reports whether Rajyoga meditation have an effective role for overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and allied reactions in a flood situation. The purpose of this article is to analyses the flood victims’ conditions, their psychosomatic illness in Indian context followed by comparing the scenario with slum people of Arambagh Block,...
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind to achieve a calm and peaceful state. It helps people calm down, feel less stressed, and learn more about themselves. Meditation is becoming more famous around the world because it is good for mental, emotional, and spiritual health. The study aims to compare the different meditation techniques toward the psychological well-being (PWB),...
Abstract Objectives To offer another lens to study how mindfulness influences behaviours and social relationships, this paper reports the creation of the Observed Mindful Behaviours (OMB) scale. The OMB responds to limitations in current evidence in mindfulness research, including the reliance on self-report data. Method Refinements to an existing 9-item scale were tested in two samples ( n =...
This article examines the theoretical and practical frameworks surrounding liminal states of consciousness—specifically lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences (OBEs)—within Indian religious and philosophical traditions. Through a comparative analysis of Vedāntic, Yogic, Buddhist, and Jain systems, the article argues that these states are not merely anomalous psychological events but...
Background: Holistic education frameworks such as those conceptualising self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) and the LIBRE/EMC2 model, prioritise the integration of social-emotional-cognitive-spiritual transdisciplinary factors-a focus perennially emphasised in Indian spiritual-philosophical wisdom. Purpose: The study examines how gender and academic pathways relate...
Research SquareFebruary 23, 2026Kaylia Pham, Morgan Penberthy, Olivia Boyd et al.
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Abstract Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training (MBRT) was designed to improve LEO mental health and performance, and to enhance resilience in the context of acute and chronic stressors inherent to policing. Prior research has demonstrated preliminary efficacy of MBRT in improving a variety of outcomes, including burnout and sleep disturbance. The primary goal of this study was to conduct a...
Mentalizing, or the ability to understand the mental states underlying oneself and others' overt behaviors, is crucial in parenting due to its association with favorable child development outcomes. This study introduces a new tool, the Mindfulness-Based Mentalizing Training Program for Parents (MBMP), and investigates its potential to enhance parental mentalizing through qualitative analysis....
Obesity SurgeryFebruary 23, 2026Ana Flávia De Sousa Silva, João Henrique Fabiano Motarelli, Geórgia Das Graças Pena et al.
INTRODUCTION: From a biomedical perspective, metabolic and bariatric surgery can effectively treat obesity. However, traditional strategies (diet and exercise) to prevent weight regain have not been fully effective, as they may help some individuals maintain postoperative weight loss, but approximately 30% of patients still regain weight after surgery. This highlights the need to explore...
OBJECTIVE Opioid misuse exacts a tremendous toll on society. Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) is an efficacious treatment for opioid misuse. Yet, the cost-effectiveness of this intervention remains unknown.