PsyArXiv
September 16, 2024
Giuseppe Pagnoni
preprint
Active inference is a theoretical and computational framework that is producing a significant influence on how we currently think about, and conduct research on, the mind and brain. This paper discusses the fresh perspective it offers for the study of contemplative practices, where the sustained awareness to the apparent inactivity of the meditative posture may in fact enable the unfolding of a...
bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
September 15, 2024
Isaac N Treves, Keara D Greene, Zia Bajwa et al.
7 citations
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Neurofeedback concurrent with mindfulness meditation may reveal meditation effects on the brain and facilitate improved mental health outcomes. Here, we systematically reviewed EEG and fMRI studies of mindfulness meditation with neurofeedback (mbNF) and followed PRISMA guidelines. We identified 10 fMRI reports, consisting of 177 unique participants, and 9 EEG reports, consisting of 242...
African Journal of Biomedical Research
September 11, 2024
Pallavi Sharma
The adolescence, a transition phase from childhood to adulthood, is exposed to critical development changes in multiple domains including physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, sexual and academic.There is also an increased probability of troubles or illness such as negative behaviour, drug abuse, depression, stress and anxiety which if not addressed could make the transition to...
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health
September 11, 2024
Tenneson Boatsi, Veronica M. Dwarika
ABSTRACT Spirituality involves being in harmony with the cosmos or nature and a willingness to engage in good works for the sake of mankind; for instance, love for one another, care for the environment, and the production and protection of the common good for society. Spirituality could also be defined as the connectedness with nature or the cosmos, seeing beyond the circumstances of one’s...
Revista Interamericana de Psicología/Interamerican Journal of Psychology
September 9, 2024
Lee Fergusson, Javier Ortiz Cabrejos, Anna Bonshek
In a post-pandemic Perú, problems associated with the mental health of children have been highlighted and effective methods of intervention have been discussed. This study sought to examine: 1) current levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in Perúvian school children; 2) how these levels compare to other children in Latin America and elsewhere; 3) whether these levels are different when...
Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice
September 9, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Kinsella, Kirsten Sarah Smith, Allison Chrestensen
It is widely acknowledged that healthcare practitioner well-being is under threat, as many factors like excessive workloads, perceived lack of organizational support, the rapid introduction of new technologies, repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other factors have transformed the health care workplace. Distress, anxiety and burnout are on the rise, and are particularly concerning for...
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
September 9, 2024
Rovica Probowati, Witriyani Witriyani, Andriani Mei Astuti et al.
Cancer is a disease that can threaten a person's life which can occur in every cancer sufferer, apart from that cancer can also cause psychological problems such as low efficacy of patient self-care which will have an impact on treatment compliance in cancer patients.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the MBCT intervention on whether it could increase self-care...
Cogent Mental Health
September 9, 2024
Mackenzie E. Pierce, Grazia Mirabito, Paul Verhaeghen
6 citations
Fifty-seven college students downloaded the Headspace app and gave daily reports of app use, state mindfulness, state depression, state anxiety and state stress over a two-week period. App use was high (86 min). Day-to-day ratings of anxiety and stress decreased, while ratings of state depression and state mindfulness remained stable. Multilevel mediational models showed that spending time on...
Research and Development in Medical Education
September 8, 2024
Fatemeh Ghayour Kazemi, Afsaneh Farashbandi
Background: Given the important role of social adjustment in improving mental health and quality of life among university students, we must analyze the factors affecting adjustment. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between mindfulness and emotion regulation with social adjustment in university students. Methods: In this descriptive-correlational study, the path analysis...
medRxiv
September 6, 2024
Hendrik-Jan De Vuyst, Angeliki-Ιlektra Karaiskou, Javier R. Soriano et al.
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Abstract Objectives Neurofeedback training involves real-time monitoring and self-regulation of neural activity. Neurofeedback training paradigms have been widely employed in the context of meditation. Interestingly, prior research revealed focused attention meditation to be associated with desynchronized, non-harmonic, cross-frequency relationships between alpha and theta rhythms, suggesting...