Purpose: Transnasal endoscopy is the traditional modality of choice to evaluate the upper gastrointestinal tract, and patient anxiety and the unpleasantness of medical procedures remain a major problem in clinical practice. In this study, we examined whether mindful breathing can improve patients' wellbeing before nasal endoscopy. Methodology: This prospective, non-randomized controlled trial...
HRMARS - Workplace mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent in high-pressure industries, particularly within the information technology (IT) sector. Working women face compounded stressors due to professional demands and socio-cultural expectations, placing them at heightened risk of psychological distress. Mindfulness has been widely recognized as a protective factor that enhances...
Background: Pregnancy is a critical life stage characterized by physiological and psychosocial changes that increase vulnerability to mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and fear of childbirth. Objective: To identify Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) as an intervention for reducing depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of childbirth, as well as enhancing...
Diabetes Melitus (DM) adalah penyakit metabolik kronis yang ditandai dengan hiperglikemia akibat gangguan sekresi atau kerja insulin. Selain dampak fisik, DM menimbulkan beban psikologis signifikan seperti stres akibat pengobatan jangka panjang dan pembatasan pola hidup. Stres kronis dapat meningkatkan hormon kortisol yang memperburuk resistensi insulin dan mempersulit pengendalian kadar...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a complex psychological and social challenge, particularly for women in the postpartum period. This case study aimed to illustrate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) within the biopsychosocial framework in reducing psychological distress in an HIV-positive housewife who had been diagnosed with a depressive...
Objective: The Main Objective is to understand the predictors of quality of life and to find the effect of yoga and meditation on quality of life and anxiety among adolescents. Methods: For the present study the researcher collected a total sample size of 60. The sample was collected from the colleges of Nashik district (Maharashtra, India). The sample age group is between 16 to 19 years old...
Self-awareness is an individual's ability to recognize and understand emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and potential accurately. In reality, there are still students who have low levels of self-awareness, which affects emotional management and self-confidence. Therefore, classical guidance services with mindfulness techniques are needed to help improve students self-awareness of junior high...
Individuals living with HIV frequently experience elevated depressive symptoms due to chronic stress, stigma, and emotional burden. Compassion-based interventions such as Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion Meditation (LKCM) have the potential to improve emotional well-being, yet evidence in HIV-positive populations remains limited. This study examined the preliminary effects of a brief...
This study aimed to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) levels in survivors of domestic violence (DV) through a mindfulness-based intervention program modified from Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (BMBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Distress Management Training. Seven female DV survivors were involved in the program, which consisted of six meetings over three weeks. The participants...
Anxiety is a prevalent issue among Chinese college students, yet the application of meditation interventions in higher education remains limited, and the mediating role of mental resilience is not well understood. This study examined the effects of an 8-week structured group meditation program on anxiety and the mediating function of mental resilience. Using a mixed-methods design, 158...