Stress and HealthFebruary 2026Franziska Maier, Ina Luttenberger, Aljoscha Dreisoerner et al.
Chronic stress has well-documented adverse effects on physical and psychological health. Beyond contributing to the development of fatigue, its impact is intensified by social stressors such as loneliness, making the development of effective interventions crucial. Our randomised controlled trial therefore investigated whether a 14-day self-soothing touch (SST) intervention reduces stress,...
Background: Anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability in India, with nearly 15% of adults experiencing some form of mental morbidity. Despite existing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments, accessibility, affordability, and cultural barriers persist. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) model, offer a...
Abstract Objectives Based on the literature linking mindfulness with decentering and with better interactions with others, this study aimed to examine the associations of daily mindfulness and decentering with the mother–child relationship and with mothers’ well-being, during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Method The study involved 84 mothers with an average age of 40.25 years ( SD = 6.75), who...
ABSTRACT Breastfeeding mothers often face various major challenges that can trigger stress, which in turn can affect breast milk production. For this reason, researchers innovated in reducing stress and increasing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers by providing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Objective: to analyze the effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on...
Background: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global health burden, with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) accounting for nearly half of cases. Cardiac catheterization, widely performed in Indonesia, is vital for diagnosis and treatment but often provokes significant anxiety, potentially affecting hemodynamic stability. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing...
Abstract Background In recent years, mental health problems among middle school students have shown a trend of younger age and diversification. Difficulty in emotional regulation has become a core factor affecting their academic performance and social adaptation. The research takes the improvement of middle school students’ emotional management ability as the core goal, proposes an intervention...
Abstract Objectives Brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for mental health support. However there is wide heterogeneity across intervention types, and a lack of systematic stakeholder involvement in their development. Our objective was to use INDIGO, a novel mixed method, to explore stakeholder perspectives on what a brief MBI should comprise. Method INDIGO combines...
AIM: This study employed a network meta-analysis to compare the effects of multiple mindfulness-based interventions on stress and mindfulness levels among nursing students. METHODS: Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Web of Science for clinical randomized controlled trials evaluating mindfulness therapies for stress and mindfulness outcomes in nursing...
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of meditation practices on selected psychological variables among shooting players. Thirty (N=30) state-level male shooting players aged between 18 and 25 years were selected from the Jaspal Rana Shooting Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The subjects were randomly divided into two equal groups: the Meditation Group (N=15) and the Control...
The global mental health crisis has escalated to unprecedented levels, with stress, anxiety, and depression posing major public health concerns. Conventional interventions have shown limited success in addressing these multifaceted issues, prompting researchers to explore alternative solutions. Yoga Nidra (YN), a meditative practice, has gained momentum over the past decade as a potential...
Background: The effectiveness of meditation for anxiety management is well-documented; however, the role of adherence and its impact on physiological recovery remains underexplored. Objective: This study investigates the association between meditation adherence, anxiety reduction, and physiological outcomes (heart rate and blood pressure) in adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder...
Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. Non-pharmacological therapies such as meditation are gaining recognition as effective adjuncts to standard treatment. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of an 8-week structured meditation programme in reducing anxiety symptoms and enhancing psychological well-being among adults diagnosed with...
INDOGENIUSFebruary 1, 2026Bachtiar Safrudin, Dwi Widyastuti, Agil Anata et al.
Background & Objective: Older adults often experience psychological and physiological changes that lead to stress and sleep disorders such as insomnia. Mindfulness and meditation therapy have been widely applied as non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety among elderly populations. This literature review aims to analyze and synthesize evidence from...
Mindfulness-based Interventions have expanded beyond the health care field over the past 30 years into numerous social and occupational contexts, although their underlying mechanisms are not so clear. The aim of this controlled trial was to examine the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention on physical and psychological health in young adults. Eight sessions of MBSR...
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial with the aim of determining the effect of MBSR program on the mental health and care burden in family caregivers of individuals with psychosis. This study was designed prospective, two-armed (1:1), randomized clinical trial with assessments on primary and secondary outcomes at baseline, post-intervention, at the 1-month...
Frontline nurses face heavy infection control demands, rotating shifts, and psychological stress, leading to pandemic fatigue and reduced resilience. Evidence on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for this group remains limited. To evaluate the effectiveness of an online MBSR program on pandemic-related fatigue and resilience among nurses in COVID-19-designated wards. A convergent...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based program that integrates meditation, bodily awareness, and yoga to manage stress and reduce anxiety. Neuroimaging studies suggest that MBSR modulates brain networks involved in emotion regulation, self-awareness, and attention, though findings remain inconsistent. Structural and functional MRI (fMRI) have been used to investigate...
Meditation is a mind-body practice with many methods and variations. Initially practiced for self-realization, meditation has recently been recognized for its health benefits, with modern research exploring its medical applications. Mindfulness and transcendental meditation are the two major meditation types that are widely researched. Globally, the common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs),...
Abstract Objectives Meditation techniques have attracted increasing interdisciplinary attention. However, no comprehensive, robust classification system has integrated practices across diverse traditions. This study addresses this gap by developing a unifying framework for categorizing meditation techniques. Methods Two complementary studies were conducted. In Study 1, qualitative responses...