The Correction Welfare Society of Korea
April 30, 2026
The Correction Welfare Society Of Korea, Jiwoong Song, Hyunsuk Han
This study aimed to examine the effects of body scan meditation on depression, anxiety, stress, and impulsivity among alcohol-related offenders. A total of 30 inmates from A correctional facility in Jeonbuk Province were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in six sessions of body scan meditation over a two-week period. The...
PLoS One
April 30, 2026
Elena Vieth, Lisa Von Stockhausen
Models of stereotypes and discrimination propose the involvement of attentional control and executive functioning in successfully suppressing discriminatory behavior. A practice that has been shown to improve cognitive control, potentially even after short training durations, is mindfulness meditation, and beneficial effects on stereotype activation and the expression of discriminatory behavior...
Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling
April 30, 2026
Kangsuk Shon
This study aimed to explore meditation experiences as daily practice. For this purpose, focus group interviews were conducted with 36 meditation practitioners who practice meditation as part of their daily routine, divided into 5 groups. The research findings are as follows: First, in ‘subjective experiences through meditation as daily practice,’ five categories emerged: ‘experiencing rest and...
Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling
April 30, 2026
Gwiyeon Jeong
This study conducted a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of Buddhist meditation intervention programs on psychological health outcomes. A total of 138 studies published between 2024 and 2025, listed in KCI-indexed or KCI-candidate journals, involving 6,366 participants were analyzed. Effect sizes were computed using Hedges’ g under a random-effects model to account for...
Addiction
April 30, 2026
Ka Tsun Ting, Ivan Chun Him Leung, Dicken Cheong-Chun Chan et al.
Background and aims: Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) has been shown to be beneficial to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in the West. The current pilot study aimed at testing the feasibility of MBRP in a Chinese population. Design: This pilot study adopted a design of randomized controlled trial comparing MBRP with treatment-as-usual group (TAU). Setting: Participants...
Brain Sciences
April 30, 2026
Colin Rafter, Erika McCarthy, Curt Stilp et al.
Background/Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been linked to psychological and cognitive benefits, yet evidence for their impact on brain structure remains sparse. Neuroimaging suggests MBIs may alter gray matter volume (GMV), density (GMD), and cortical thickness (CT). The purpose of this scoping review was to investigate structural neuroplasticity following MBIs. Methods:...
Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling
April 30, 2026
J. Kim
This study explores the perceived therapeutic meanings and relational changes associated with a generative AI-integrated guided imagery meditation program based on Seon Master Daehaeng’s Hanmaum Ogong philosophy. Designed for middle-aged women facing existential anxiety and relational disconnection, this research employs a multiple-case study of six participants over eight sessions to examine...
PLoS One
April 29, 2026
BACKGROUND: Dementia affects over 50 million people worldwide, with numbers projected to triple by 2050. Informal caregivers-predominantly family members-provide the majority of daily care and exhibit disproportionately high rates of psychological distress, depressive symptoms, and perceived burden. Although mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have consistently demonstrated moderate-to-large...
International Journal of Clinical Trials
April 29, 2026
Nikapitiye Nandarathana, Jay K. Ranjan, Hari S. Asthana et al.
Background: Depression is a significant global public health challenge, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based secular intervention for depression; however, it incorporates partially Buddhist mindfulness practices. The Satipaṭṭhāna-based thought purification therapy (SB-TPT) is a structured, seven-week intervention that integrates systematic contemplation of the...
April 29, 2026
Kuljit Kaur
Abstract Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions are increasing globally, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. In recent years, there has been growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies, particularly yoga and meditation, as effective tools for mental health care. This research paper explores the role of yoga and...