Indian Journal of Psychiatry
March 1, 2025
Kamlesh Jha, Pankaj Kumar, Yogesh Kumar et al.
3 citations
Panic disorder is associated with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and reduced heart rate variability (HRV). Enhancing HRV may help mitigate symptoms of panic disorder. This study investigated the effects of Rajyoga mindfulness meditation training on HRV in patients with panic disorder. This prospective randomized controlled trial included 110 patients with panic disorder recruited from a...
American Journal of Psychoanalysis
March 1, 2025
Seiso Paul Cooper
The author makes a distinction between the expressive Soto Zen practice of shikantaza (just sitting, only sitting) that was promulgated by Eihei Dōgen, (1200-1253) the founder of the Soto Zen Buddhist school in Japan and various instrumental/facilitative and "quietist" contemplative practices. Different contemplative practices reflect and express the underlying assumptions, guiding principles...
Brain and Behavior
March 1, 2025
Kiren Bashir, Stephen B. Edstrom, Sara J. Barlow et al.
4 citations
Introduction: Loving-kindness meditation (LKM), a meditation type focused on nurturing love and compassion for oneself and others, has been shown to provide mental health benefits, and LKM interventions are being investigated for mental disorders. The benefits of long-term practice, such as increased self-compassion, greater cognitive and affective empathy, and prosocial behavior, are proposed...
Scholastic Medical Sciences
February 28, 2025
Raj Yoga Meditation represents the pillars that hold up our sustainable future. It is clear that many industries and research of many academics rec- ognize the significance of meditation. Raja Yoga meditation is a form of meditation that’s mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita and subsequently popu- larized in the 19th century by Swami Vivekananda. It has continued to gain widespread popularity and is...
Journal of Chitwan Medical College
February 28, 2025
Archana Pandey Bista, N. Tamrakar, Jamuna Adhikari et al.
Introduction: Mindfulness meditations have been effective to reduce stress and improve psychological well-being among students. Thus, this study aimed to measure the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation interventions on psychological well-being among undergraduate nursing students. Method: An experimental research design was adopted. A total of 130 students studying at two nursing campuses...
Scholastic Medical Sciences
February 28, 2025
S Ravichandran
In the modern world of 21th century our environment is struggling for survival and we are suffering from physical and psychological stress and tensions. The aim of Raj yoga is realization of physical, mental and spiritual harmony. Rajyoga that cleans our mind, body and sustains perfect harmony. Yoga is an art of science which controlling our mind, body, breath and release the hidden potential...
Pakistan BioMedical Journal
February 28, 2025
Rajesh Kumar, Yasmin Amarsi, . Badil et al.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with oral cancer representing a significant portion of head and neck cancers. It disproportionately affects developing nations, including Pakistan, where it is the second most common cancer. Oral cancer patients often endure treatment-related side effects, leading to reduced quality of life. Evidence suggests that mindfulness interventions,...
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
February 27, 2025
Edward Miller
Despite widespread research and academic pressures, mindfulness researchers have an ethical responsibility to take a careful and considered approach to their work, particularly when investigating the mental health of children. This Letter to the Editor addresses an earlier debate article published in the journal by further elaborating on the issues raised by a recent large trial of a...
2025 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Advanced Computing and Communication
February 27, 2025
Daisy Das, Bhabesh Kalita, Nabamita Deb et al.
Meditation has been widely used to enhance cognitive health, particularly during pregnancy. θ-power, associated with cognitive processes such as attention and relaxation, is often prominent in the frontal region, which plays a critical role in executive functions and emotional regulation. This study investigated the effects of brief meditation on θ-power using EEG data from the PEM-43 dataset....
The Open Public Health Journal
February 26, 2025
Ormanee Patarathipakorn, K. K. Pawa, Pasakorn Sritipsukho et al.
Stress is a key psychological issue that affects the physical and mental health of health science university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of stress reduction by AM among health science university students. This quasi-experimental study was conducted at Thammasat University's Faculty of Dentistry from August to December 2023. The subjects were first-year dental...