Background: Sexual desire disorders are increasingly conceptualized within biopsychosocial and regulatory models that emphasize inhibitory processes-such as evaluative self-monitoring, maladaptive expectancy, avoidance learning, relational insecurity, and stress dysregulation-rather than primary absence of excitation. Mindfulness-based interventions and clinical hypnotherapy both target core...
Depersonalization/derealization (DPDR) involves feeling detached from one's body, thoughts, or emotions and is often triggered by trauma, stress, mental health issues, or drug use, typically causing high distress. Similar experiences are also reported in meditation contexts, where they are often described as positive, insightful, and meaningful. However, no study has systematically compared...
PsychopharmacologyMay 7, 2026Emillie Beyer, Martine Skumlien, Govinda Poudel et al.
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) affects ~ 50 million individuals worldwide and is associated with alterations in brain reward pathways. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in reducing substance use and aberrant brain function in substance use disorders (SUD), but the effects on CUD or brain reward function have not been investigated. To examine whether a 2-week MBI vs. active...
Abstract This article presents a conceptual analysis of mindfulness as a cultural–psychological boundary object, examining how contemporary psychological deployments diverge from early Buddhist frameworks. Treating Buddhist psychology as a coherent theoretical framework, the analysis traces how dominant psychological definitions increasingly classify mindfulness through outcome-based criteria....
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigated the comparative efficacy of two active mindfulness interventions, neurofeedback-assisted meditation and traditional guided meditation. A total of 137 undergraduates were recruited and randomly assigned to one of three, 8-week conditions: neurofeedback meditation (n = 51), traditional meditation (n = 46), or a passive control group (n = 40)....
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is frequently associated with comorbid conditions such as hypothyroidism and psychological distress, including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and reduced quality of life. Psychological stress further contributes to cardiovascular risk through autonomic and metabolic mechanisms. Integrative approaches including Ayurvedic Medhya...
This chapter explores the integration of mindfulness and yoga-based practices into English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to address both the linguistic and emotional challenges faced by English Language Learners (ELLs). Drawing on classroom-based applications, student reflections, and interdisciplinary research, it argues for a holistic pedagogical approach that supports cognitive,...
Filipino learners face rising emotional, psychological, and social challenges that hinder academic success and personal growth. The Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Curriculum provides a foundation for fostering moral integrity, empathy, and social responsibility through contemplative practices that are aligned with Filipino cultural values. This chapter explores how...
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) report increased stress and anxiety in comparison to their peers, which may result in out-of-range glycemic outcomes. Complementary therapies such as mindfulness may improve stress and anxiety. However, mindfulness training is mostly delivered in-person for adolescents. As adolescents with T1D are high consumers of technology, with busy schedules that...
Third wave meditation research-the study of advanced meditation-investigates states, stages, and endpoints of meditation practice that emerge with increasing mastery. We review current neuroscientific progress, outline future research directions, and highlight far-reaching implications of this emerging scientific subfield.