Background: Academic anxiety is affecting many students of all ages and school levels, which represents a social problem that requires attention. Numerous are the factors that promote high levels of anxiety among them: competitiveness among university students, pressure before evaluations. Strategies and methodologies are required to calm the mind, such as Mindfulness. Practice based on...
Research SquareOctober 24, 2025Emilio Durán, Manuel Vázquez-Frutos, Elisa Alcocer et al.
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Abstract Objectives: Depression is linked to abnormalities in resting-state networks (RSNs) such as the Default Mode Network (DMN), Salience Network (SN), and Frontoparietal Network (FPN). Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective for treating depression, but their impact on functional connectivity (FC) within and between RSNs remains unclear. This systematic review synthesizes...
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8‐week Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention in reducing social media addiction among 22 adolescents. The program incorporated techniques such as body scan, sitting meditation, STOP, and RAIN meditation. Results indicated a significant reduction in social media addiction scores ( p < 0.001, d = 1.68) and an increase in mindfulness...
MBCT combines ancient mindfulness practices with the structured approaches of modern CBT, creating an effective intervention for preventing depressive relapse and addressing a wide range of psychological conditions. The authors explore MBCT's development from its Eastern spiritual origins to its validation in Western clinical contexts. They discuss the dual theoretical frameworks underpinning...
Delusional ideation is characteristic of psychopathology (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder) and is also found among the general population. Contemporary case studies have documented delusional ideation as a feature of meditation-induced psychosis, and Buddhist literature on the side effects and adverse effects of meditation also includes discussion of transient experiences that could be...
Scientific ReportsOctober 24, 2025Ling Yut Hooi, Po Ling Chen, Kok Wei Tan et al.9 citations
In recent years, there has been an increase in research on the effect of mindfulness meditation-based intervention on mental health 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . Meditation is an umbrella term that involves a variety of mental practices 8 , 9 . Meditation can be used to define the state of consciousness or as the techniques used in mental training 10 , 11 , 12 . Meditation is easy to learn and...
Introduction: This research determines mindfulness meditation promotes psychological recovery and lessen burnout amongst top-level tennis athletes. It also examines the modifying effect of psychological resilience on this association. Methods: The use of a quantitative cross- sectional design was used where 120 of the top and famous tennis players participated (mean age = 24.8 years). They were...
Background/Objectives: While the benefits of mindfulness are well-documented, limited research has examined its specific impact on achievement emotions, emotion regulation, and empathy among nursing students. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a mindfulness-based class on mindfulness, achievement emotions, emotion regulation, and empathy in nursing students. Methods: A one-group,...
Stress is a major health issue in contemporary society, and mindfulness-based approaches reduce stress and anxiety but face practical barriers to consistent practice; this protocol evaluates a Virtual Reality (VR)-based observation meditation programme with an artificial intelligence (AI) coach ('Otti') that delivers real-time empathic, tailored prompts to support present-focused attention and...
Objectives: Recent research has documented a range of challenging, distressing, or impairing experiences that can result from Buddhist meditation practices (Lindahl et al.). The present study investigates the impact of dietary changes on the trajectories of Western Buddhist meditators who reported meditation-related challenges. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 68 Western Buddhist...