Researchers have suggested that interoception can trigger the retrieval of autobiographical memories or influence the subjective sense of retrieval mode (e.g., involuntary or voluntary). This study examined whether four sessions of mindfulness training, aimed at improving interoceptive processing over eight weeks, can alter autobiographical memory retrieval and perceived retrieval mode in a...
Objectives With growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) as tools for improving psychological well-being, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing anxiety and depression among students.Method A systematic literature search was conducted across major electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, CENTRAL,...
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis profil mindfulness pada siswa SMP Negeri 13 Magelang, mengeksplorasinya melalui perspektif nilai-nilai religius Islam, serta mengidentifikasi faktor determinan yang memengaruhi mindfulness siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan 88 siswa sebagai sampel. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Five Facet...
Background: Meditation has recently gained attention as a promising tool for enhancing psychedelic preparedness. This exploratory study builds on quantitative work by investigating how experienced meditators who use psychedelics understand meditation’s role in preparation and its influence on different aspects of the psychedelic experience. Methods: We conducted a reflexive thematic analysis of...
Abstract This commentary responds to a recently published comprehensive framework for integrating mindfulness into global public health by evaluating its application to war-affected populations, with primary focus on the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war and Ukrainian populations. While Oman’s framework provides a valuable foundation for the integration of mindfulness within public health...
This study examines the systematic development and philosophical “finalization” of śamatha (止 tranquility) and vipaśyanā (觀 insight) within the foundational texts of the Yogācāra tradition. Central to the transmission of Buddhism to East Asia was the categorization of practice (修行 caryā) through the lenses of concentration (三摩地 samādhi) and wisdom (般若 prajñā). This paper focuses on two pivotal...
Mindful eating serves as a therapeutic intervention for recognizing and gradually altering the established daily eating habits and patterns. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of adoption of principles of mindful eating among medical and non-medical university students and to detect the effect of adoption of mindful eating on the Body Mass Index of the studied subjects. A...
Proceeding ISETHFebruary 5, 2026Wilda Fasim Hasibuan, Kharisa Hasna Utami, Harri Santoso et al.
This research study seeks to investigate the impact of morning dhikr recitation on executive function, specifically regarding sustained attention and inhibitory control, as well as the influence of mindful parenting on children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Parenting children with ADHD can provide significant emotional and behavioral challenges, often leading...
This study aims to examine the concepts of khouf and roja' thematically in the Qur'an, including their interpretation by exegetes, and to analyze the function of these two concepts as a spiritual basis for achieving emotional balance and peace of mind. In addition, this study also explains the relevance and application of khouf and roja' in the practice of mindfulness from an Islamic...
In 2025, 1 billion of the world population is considered to experience anxiety and depression, and 32% of college students in the U.S. experience moderate-severe anxiety and 18% have severe depression. Common interventions such as medication and CBT are effective in most cases but turn out to fail 50 percent because of its side effects. Mindfulness-based counseling (MBSR/MBCT) applies basic...
Antecedentes: El dolor crónico constituye un problema de salud pública de alta prevalencia y complejidad, caracterizado por la interacción de factores biológicos, psicológicos y sociales que afectan significativamente la calidad de vida de quienes lo padecen. En las últimas décadas, diversas aproximaciones terapéuticas han incorporado enfoques basados en la aceptación y la conciencia plena,...
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are psychological skills training approaches that are well recognized for enhancing psychological factors that influence sports performance. However, some factors, such as time commitment, cost, and accessibility required for traditional MBIs, can be a barrier to regular practice. As a result, brief MBIs with a duration of ≤ 30 min have gained...
In this randomized controlled trial with women living in poverty in Uganda (n = 199) we explored the impact of Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) on perceived stress-the primary outcome measure, and self-efficacy, anger, anxiety, fatigue, sleep, and resilience as secondary measures. After baseline testing participants were randomly assigned to either practice of TM or to a waitlist control group....
Background: Healthcare professionals face significant stress due to long hours, emotional demands, and critical decision-making. Chronic stress leads to burnout, reduced job satisfaction, and compromised patient care. Mindfulness and stress management strategies are increasingly recognized as effective interventions to support mental health and enhance resilience among healthcare workers....
Abstract Personality-based differences play a critical role in determining individual responsiveness to psychological interventions; however, traditional personality models often fail to explain variability in mindfulness-based outcomes. Recently, the Otrovert construct, proposed by Kaminski (2025), has emerged as a novel personality orientation emphasizing adaptive self-regulation and...
Online risk-taking among middle school-aged children is a growing concern, along with its potential consequences. With the widespread use of internet technologies, the likelihood of children encountering online risks can increase in parallel with the increase in usage. To date, there has been very little research on factors that could protect against online risks. The current study aims to fill...
Purpose: Chronic Insomnia Disorder (CID) is prevalent, yet access to effective treatments is limited. Integrating mindfulness with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in an accessible online format may fill this gap. This study evaluated the efficacy of a therapist-guided, internet-delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia (iMBCT-I), which has been scarcely...
Frontiers in PsychologyFebruary 4, 2026Juan Camilo Benítez-Agudelo, Eduardo Navarro-Jiménez, Vicente Javier Clemente-suárez
Introduction Academic stress represents a multifactorial psychophysiological phenomenon that can disrupt emotional well-being and autonomic balance in university students. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in enhancing emotional regulation and physiological balance. This study aimed to evaluate the autonomic and psychophysiological effects of a 13-week mindfulness-based...
Psychiatry ResearchFebruary 4, 2026Waseem Abu-Ashour, Rick Audas, John-Michael Gamble et al.
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic condition with high relapse rates affecting patients and health systems. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) are strategies for relapse prevention, but their comparative long-term cost-effectiveness remains unclear. Methods: We developed a cohort-based Markov model with three health states,...
This systematic review and meta-analyses provide the first synthesis of the literature on trait mindfulness and psychotic-like experiences (PLEs). Theoretical models suggest a protective function of mindfulness and it is important to understand any potential role of mindfulness in the prevention and treatment of PLEs. We examined the following: (1) What is the relationship between trait...