PurposeThis study evaluated the feasibility of incorporating Virtual Reality (VR) technology into meditation exercises and using Electrocardiogram (ECG) devices for emotion regulation assessment. It also explored changes in emotion regulation, depression, and anxiety among participants.DesignA single-arm feasibility study.SubjectsPsychiatric hospital inpatients diagnosed by physicians with...
Nursing students frequently encounter significant levels of test anxiety, which can impact their academic success and overall well-being. Twin Heart Meditation is a technique for relaxation that might assist in alleviating anxiety. This research aim to assess the influence of Twin Heart Meditation on exam anxiety in nursing students. This double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 100 nursing...
This review explores the interrelationship between emotional health and meditation from the perspective of Indian philosophical and spiritual traditions. Drawing upon the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and Ayurveda, the study highlights how emotional stability is viewed not merely as a psychological state but as an integral dimension of holistic well-being...
In Buddhism, the abhiññās (literally ‘higher knowledges’) refer to six types of supernatural powers that include recalling past lives and reading minds. This research explores the practical importance of supernatural powers (abhiññās) within the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, focusing on the contemporary meditation method formulated by the Burmese monk, Hpa-Auk Sayadaw (1934-). While modern...
The "Samatha-Vipassana" practice of Agama meditation is considered to be able to deeply regulate the body and mind. However, there is still a lack of systematic exploratory research on its mechanism of action and group effects. This study adopted an exploratory mixed-methods design. In the quantitative part, a cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on 509 regular practitioners to...
Abstract Dispositional mindfulness, also known as trait mindfulness, refers to an individual dispositional tendency to attend the present moment experiences with openness, curiosity and awareness. It is often associated with well-being, particularly through its role with emotional regulation. Yet, it is not well understood how it may influence the expression of major depression symptoms. This...
There is a significant association between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) represents an evolution of cognitive behavioural therapy and serves as a comprehensive psychological intervention. Preliminary research suggests that MBCT may enhance cognitive flexibility and attentional adjustment in patients with...
Self-compassion is recognized as important for psychological well-being and has been linked to reduced anxiety levels. Mindfulness-based interventions, such as the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR), have shown promise in treating anxiety disorders, but no studies to date have compared the effects of MBSR to the gold-standard medication treatment (escitalopram) on...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been shown to decrease stress and fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer (BC) survivors. However, evidence is lacking in exemplifying MBSR as a method to improve positive, psychosocial outcomes, such as optimism and social support. Enhanced mindfulness has been shown to increase optimism and result in healthier coping strategies, however with...
Burnout has become a prevalent topic in both medical and public discourse, yet there remains little consensus on how it should be defined or addressed. Digital mental health technologies, especially mindfulness meditation apps like Headspace, position themselves as accessible responses to this condition. However, research in medical anthropology demonstrate that such technologies do not merely...