Danielle Moskow Diamond, Joshua Curtiss, Joseph K. Carpenter et al.
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Abstract Background: Many individuals who engage in mindfulness techniques experience decreased anxiety. Yet some who engage in mindfulness, particularly those with panic disorder (PD) or elevated anxiety sensitivity (AS) note heightened anxiety when focusing on particular sensations. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) is the most widely utilized mindfulness questionnaire- however,...
Kenni Wojujutari Ajele, Erhabor Sunday Idemudia
Objective. This study evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in managing comorbid depression and diabetes by assessing their efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving glycemic control, while addressing inconsistencies in existing research.Research Design and Methods. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of 17 randomized controlled...
Zahra Azizi, Gholamreza Jandaghi, Manijeh Firoozi et al.
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Abstract Objectives This study had three objectives: first, to investigate the relative importance of the five mindfulness facets to negative affect (NA) among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain; second, to test the hypothesis that observing is associated with lower NA only if occurs in an accepting manner; and third, to investigate the relation between mindfulness and...
Daniela Aisenberg-Shafran, Liav Shturm
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Abstract Older adults often avoid seeking psychological treatment, challenging their ability to adaptively deal with anxiety, stress and depression. The aim of the current study was to compare the effects of a mindfulness intervention vs. cognitive-behavioral-therapy (CBT) on measures of emotional distress and attitudes towards seeking mental-health treatment among older adults. Twenty-four...
Wawan Rismawan, Carla Raymondalexas Marchira, Ibrahim Rahmat et al.
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Introduction: life expectancy is 67.4 years, while in 2020, it is predicted that the number of elderly people will be 28.8 million (11.34%) with a life expectancy of 71.1 years. The number of elderly in Tasikmalaya who more than 60 years old is 35,405 people, while those who are more than 70 years old are 18,581 people. There are 1,494 mental emotional disorders in all groups, no specific data...
Veruska Oppedisano, Orla Doyle, Pasco Fearon et al.
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This paper assesses for the first time the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impacts of Quiet Time (QT), a classroom-based Transcendental Meditation intervention that has been shown to be effective in other settings, in the UK and Ireland. The first study, implemented in a London primary school, included 89 children: those in sixth grade received the QT intervention, while those in...
Emily Carl
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Physical exercise shows ameliorative effects on anxiety symptoms. Only about half of individuals in the United States meet recommended physical activity levels, and those with anxiety show even lower levels. One barrier to exercise among individuals with anxiety is anxiety sensitivity, which is the belief that anxiety and sensations that mimic symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences. This...
Li Sun
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Abstract The increasing use of digital technologies in daily life has led to a growing number of studies in the field of digital psychology. While research in this area has provided valuable insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of digital technologies for mental health and well-being, there is still much to be learned about the complex relationship between technology and...
Within this self-study, I aim to create an effective warmup that prepares me mentally for performance situations, and which can reduce my level of stress in such scenarios. As a dancer who often suffers from stage fright, finding a solution is a challenging, yet an important step to take. keywords:
Carie Justine Estrellado
The study focused on the link between school-based mindfulness program activities using the facets: explaining, observing, reacting with awareness, non-judging, and non-reacting to students ' level of test anxiety. Two self-report measures were undertaken through survey questionnaire. The findings showed that through Mindfulness, the students perceived a moderate level of mindfulness in all...