Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and affects approximately 5% to 7% of school-age students worldwide. The disorder is characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness and significantly impacts school performance and interpersonal relationships among students. Students with ADHD experience...
This study aims to investigate the barriers and facilitators to meditation in the general population. This research is significant because understanding these factors can inform the design of more effective public mental health interventions and support the integration of meditation into daily life. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on the qualitative component of wider survey...
Background: This study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention in addressing social media burnout and enhancing subjective well-being among adolescents. Methods: A total of 138 high school students in Türkiye were screened, and 32 were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 16) receiving a six-week intervention or a control group (n = 16)...
Supporting prenatal mental health in women with a preconception history of mental disorders or psychosocial vulnerability is important for a positive transition to parenthood. There is a need for more evidence-based and non-pharmacological mental health interventions in antenatal care. The primary objective of this trial was to evaluate the feasibility of prenatal MBSR, which is an adaption of...
This study investigated the feasibility and psychological benefits of a two-day intensive forest therapy program incorporating mindfulness practices for individuals affected by natural disasters. The sample comprised 110 participants, including those who had either experienced wildfires or floods or served as first responders. The results revealed significant reductions in depression, anxiety,...
Abstract Mindfulness meditation is a meditation technique that involves observing the mind and body to increase awareness. This meditation practice has become a new trend in society, with the emergence of various meditation centers and an increasing number of enthusiasts. One popular mindfulness meditation center in Indonesia is the Dhammadīpa Meditation Center (dmc). Interestingly, the...
Pensar EnfermagemJune 20, 2025Analisa Candeias, Alexandra Esteves, Paula Encarnação et al.
Introdução Nos últimos anos tem-se dado maior atenção ao mindfulness, que, de acordo com Kabatz-Zinn1, é a consciência que surge aquando de um prestar de atenção intencional ao momento presente, sem julgamentos, podendo ser fundamentado na tríade compromisso-autodisciplina-intencionalidade. Atendendo à importância deste conceito para a promoção do bem-estar, foi desenvolvido um projeto...
There is a growing body of research on the psychological implications of mental states on biological functioning, which is creating a demand for novel techniques for creating mental states that are strong enough and persistent enough to have a substantial impact on physical health. One such avenue for researching mindbody relationships is the variety of meditation practices. This review aims...
Depression in old age is a public health concern contributing to individual and societal burdens. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) have shown promise in reducing depressive symptoms. However, time commitments associated with these interventions could pose challenges to older adults. To address this, we propose a briefer mindfulness-based...
Student mental health is receiving increasing attention due to escalating academic, social, and emotional pressures, particularly in Asian educational contexts. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), has shown consistent effectiveness in alleviating anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering psychological resilience among students. While the systematic review by Hue et al....