Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition significantly impacting quality of life. Traditional treatments, such as methotrexate, are effective but often have side effects and do not address psychosocial stressors. Heartfulness meditation, which emphasises relaxation and self-awareness, may complement standard treatments by reducing stress. The primary objective was to evaluate the...
Abstract Background Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents with depressive disorder is characterized by recurrent impulsivity and is a predictor of future suicidal behavior, necessitating effective and feasible interventions. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adolescents (MBCT-A), a first-line treatment for depression, was evaluated in this trial for its efficacy in reducing NSSI...
There is currently a lack of empirical studies investigating whether specific personality traits moderate the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on distinct adolescent mental health outcomes. This study examined how personality traits from a five-factor model (agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, extraversion, and openness to experience) moderate the effects of...
2026Shirin Karimpour, Kobra Haji Alizadeh, Eghbal Zarei
Objective: This study aimed to design and evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based psychological coping skills training package in reducing stress and cortisol levels and enhancing psychological self-efficacy among women with breast cancer. Methods and Materials: The study employed a mixed-methods design in two phases. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews with 12...
This comparative study aims to investigate the anxiety levels between shooters who practice mindfulness and those who do not. A sample of 20 shooters was chosen, where each group had 10 athletes in it. A mixed-method design was chosen as it helped in integrating quantitative assessments with qualitative assessments to obtain a rich understanding of anxiety levels. To measure levels of anxiety,...
ABSTRACT Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a symptom of physical and psychological discomfort before menstruation. One of the causes of premenstrual syndrome is stress. Prevention to reduce premenstrual syndrome is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a self-regulation approach that is also used to reduce stress and manage emotions by increasing...
SAGE Open Nursing2026Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Hien Thi Bui, My Huyen Hac et al.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), which integrates cognitive therapy principles with mindfulness practices, may address both psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) among women with cancer. However, its specific benefits in this population remain insufficiently synthesized. To evaluate the short-term (post-intervention) and longer-term (≥3 months follow-up) effects of MBCT on...
The article examines the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on the level of enjoyment derived from physical activity and physical education performance among students at Mudanjiang Normal University, China. The study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial, including both a control and an experimental group, each consisting of 100 students. The three-month...
With a projected shortage of nearly 200,000 Registered Nurses by 2031, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)'s 2020 resolution underscored the urgent need to integrate stress management and resilience in nursing education, yet the application of MBSR interventions remains underexplored despite its documented effectiveness in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among...
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on resilience and emotion regulation among students with body dysmorphic disorder in Isfahan. The research employed an experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up stages using control and experimental groups. The statistical population included all students with body dysmorphic disorder who had referred...