Frontiers in Psychology
October 1, 2024
Madeleine Fink, Kira Schmidt, Axel Kowalski et al.
IntroductionCancer frequently leads to psychological challenges, among them emotion regulation problems. These can be alleviated with the help of mindfulness therapies or neurofeedback (NF) interventions. Possible intervention effects on emotion procession can be detected in clinical EEG studies by exploring event-related potentials, e.g., early posterior negativity (EPN), which recently has...
Mindfulness
October 1, 2024
Miri Tal-Saban, Sigal Biran, Haya Fogel-Grinvald et al.
Abstract Objectives This study examined the impact of a mandatory course teaching mindfulness skills to first-year occupational therapy (OT) students' mindfulness skills and self-compassion. The objectives were to assess: (a) the correlations between students' mindfulness and self-compassion skills before and after participating in the course; and (b) the differences in mindfulness and...
Arts & Health
October 1, 2024
Russell Weili Chan, Sharon Peiling Chen, Dee Yu Teng Chia
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused mandatory lockdowns worldwide, exacerbating mental health issues created by social isolation. Aimed to improve mental health and maintain engagement, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) rapidly deployed an online programme called Unwind with SAM to engage the public with the museum's contemporary art collection coupled with meditation. The programme focused on...
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
October 1, 2024
Maria Strömbäck, Erica Wiik, Malin Hägglund Oja et al.
1 citation
Mental disorders among young adults are a major health challenge. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has in previous research shown positive effects on mental health. However, research evaluating MBSR for young adults with mental disorders is insufficient and qualitative research exploring experiences of the programme is scarce. The aim of this study was to explore experiences of MBSR as...
Stress and Health
October 1, 2024
Bárbara Monteiro, Ana Galhardo, Hugo Senra et al.
1 citation
The COVID-19 pandemic generated distinct mental health challenges, characterised by stress and anxiety due to its unpredictable duration and continuous threat. This study examined the role of meditation practice on anxiety symptoms and perceived stress, considering co-variables such as self-compassion, acceptance, awareness, brooding, lockdown duration, and sociodemographic characteristics. The...
International urogynecology journal
October 1, 2024
Ruby Kuang, Christina Moldovan, Sydney Drury et al.
5 citations
Urodynamics (UDS) assesses voiding dysfunction using intravesical, vaginal, or rectal catheters, which can be distressing. This study was aimed at utilizing mindfulness to reduce anxiety and pain in patients undergoing UDS. A single-institution randomized controlled trial was conducted on 60 patients who underwent UDS. Patients were assigned to a mindfulness group (n = 30) or a control group (n...
Revue Neurologique
October 1, 2024
F Blard, J Erraud, M Bonnet et al.
3 citations
Non-pharmacological complementary interventions, particularly mind-body practices, are of growing importance in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). Among these, mindfulness meditation seems particularly effective, especially on anxiety and depression symptoms. However, current knowledge on mindfulness standardized programs in PD is still limited, particularly in France. Aiming at...
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
October 1, 2024
Gülyeter Erdoğan Yüce, Ayser Döner, Aylin Bilgin et al.
Chronic diseases requiring long-term treatment, care, and follow-up can negatively affect the health and well-being of caregivers. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly used as a mental health intervention to control the psychological problems experienced by caregivers and improve their quality of life. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to provide evidence for a...
Journal of pediatric psychology
October 1, 2024
Molly Basch, Francesca Lupini, Sally Ho et al.
8 citations
To evaluate feasibility/acceptability of a virtual, group mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) adapted for pediatric type 1 diabetes (T1D). This two-way controlled trial randomized adolescents 1:1 to MBI (n = 20) or health education (HE; n = 22) groups lasting 6-7 weeks. Eligibility included 12-17 years, T1D ≥ 1 year, and elevated scores on PROMIS depression or anxiety measures. Recruitment,...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
October 1, 2024
Skylar Kelsven, Caitlin L Mclean, Kiara Widjanarko et al.
3 citations
Objectives: This secondary analysis examined five facets of mindful awareness as potential moderators of clinical outcomes using data from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that compared Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) with present-centered therapy (PCT) in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: Data were examined from 173 veterans with military-related PTSD randomly...