Maternal health and mindfulness are known to influence child development, but the existing research has largely focused on individual interventions. There is a lack of synthesis of couple-based mindfulness approaches, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts, where their relevance may differ. This scoping review synthesizes evidence from 17 peer-reviewed studies on couple-based...
BACKGROUND: School readiness depends not only on early academic skills but also on the development of attention, emotional regulation, and self-regulatory competencies in early childhood. However, empirical evidence for theoretically grounded mindfulness programs and their implementation by both researchers and teachers in preschool settings remains limited. This study examined the...
Abstract: Background: University students experience elevated stress levels that increase the risk for developing mental disorders. Online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) represent a promising low-threshold approach to improve health-related variables. However, evidence regarding their effects on psychobiological stress markers and interoceptive abilities remains limited. Methods: This...
Background/Objectives: Test anxiety can impair working memory, attention, and executive function, raising questions about what might increase cognitive readiness prior to testing. Methods: This study examined how brief meditation, social media use, and calming or upbeat music influence neural activity and performance on a second-language exam using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)....
Despite increased public interest and research on intensive high-dose mental health interventions, much remains unknown about the mental health effects and safety of multi-day intensive high-dose mindfulness meditation training. Accordingly, we conducted a preregistered prospective intervention study among 89 adults who registered for 6-day insight mindfulness meditation retreats and 46 matched...
Bulletin of psychotherapyApril 28, 2026Vera M. Ruzinova, Anastasia V. Kotelnikova, Maria G. Kiseleva et al.
Relevance. Anxiety disorders affect over 4 % of the global population, significantly impairing quality of life and creating a substantial burden on healthcare systems. The limited efficacy of existing treatment modalities necessitates the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches. Objective. To conduct a systematic analysis and integration of data regarding the potential of various...
The climate crisis is arguably one of today’s greatest challenges and the Buddhist doctrine offers a foundation for a comprehensive approach to environmental activism, grounded in core principles such as mindfulness, compassion, and dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda). Consequently, many Buddhists have turned to environmental activism, trying to find their own ways of expression. This...
Early postmenopause is characterized by persistent menopausal symptoms that may impair quality of life. Globally, early postmenopausal care is constrained by sociocultural barriers and limited availability of nurse-led, nonpharmacological services. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), aligned with holistic nursing philosophy, lacks evidence in culturally adapted, nurse-led, digitally...
Mindfulness, defined as nonjudgmental awareness of present-moment experiences, has gained increasing attention within sport psychology due to its potential benefits for athletes’ psychological functioning and performance. The purpose of this study was to systematically review empirical literature examining mindfulness training from athletes’ perspectives. A systematic review design was employed...