BMC Psychology
September 3, 2026
Ke Shi, Clara Calia, Zsófia K. Takács
Abstract Brief mindfulness inductions are expected to enhance executive functioning and reduce mind-wandering, but empirical findings are mixed. The present study examined the effects of a 10-min mindfulness induction on executive functions and mind-wandering, and explored whether these effects were moderated by individual differences. Hypothesized moderators included trait mindfulness, prior...
PsyArXiv Preprints
September 2, 2026
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Background: Real-time fMRI neurofeedback (rt-fMRI NF) targeting ventral striatal (VS) cue reactivity has been proposed as a tool to support volitional self-regulation in individuals with problematic alcohol use, but training effects remain inconsistent. Regulation strategy is one potentially important but underexamined factor that may influence NF success. This pre-registered randomized,...
Research Square
September 2, 2026
Ying Hai, Yuantian Tong, Qinglu Xiao et al.
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Abstract Background: Mindful parenting has been recognized as an important family factor associated with adolescents’ psychological adjustment and well-being. Although previous studies have documented a positive association between mindful parenting and adolescents’ mindfulness, relatively little is known about the psychological processes underlying this association. Guided by the mindful...
European Journal of Midwifery
September 2, 2026
INTRODUCTION Pregnancy is a critical period of heightened vulnerability to mental health challenges. Peer support and mindfulness have individually shown promise as non-pharmacological perinatal mental health strategies, yet their combined potential remains underexplored. This study evaluated the feasibility of a novel intervention integrating peer support with a mindfulness application....
Journal of Medical Internet Research
September 2, 2026
Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Mitho Müller, Jan Multmeier et al.
Background: Pregnant women with ICD-10 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision) affective or stress-related disorders face an elevated risk of perinatal depression and anxiety, yet evidence on digital nonpharmacologic interventions for this population remains limited. Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week digital mindfulness-based...
Mindfulness Across Disciplines [Working Title]
September 2, 2026
Fabiola Raffone
Background/context: Anxiety disorders are common in community mental health services and are frequently maintained by worry, rumination, threat monitoring, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and maladaptive attempts to control internal experience. Aim/objective: This perspective chapter examines Detached Mindfulness as a metacognitive technique for anxiety disorders and discusses its clinical...
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture
September 1, 2026
Elnaz Farmanian, Azita Amir Fakhraei, Eghbal Zarei
Objective: This study examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in improving the perceptions and lived experience of patients with migraine. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group was used. Thirty patients with migraine were assigned to an MBCT group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The intervention group...
Psychopolytan : Jurnal Psikologi
September 1, 2026
Afrizawati Afrizawati, Hadijah Hulopi, Eli Novita
Stres akademik merupakan kondisi kesehatan mental yang dialami siswa ketika mereka merasa bahwa tuntutan akademik melebihi kapasitas kognitif, waktu, energi, dan sistem dukungan yang mereka miliki. Mindfulness merupakan kemampuan untuk hadir sepenuhnya pada saat ini secara sengaja, terbuka, dan tanpa menghakimi. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara mindfulness dan stres...
Social Medicine
September 1, 2026
Megha Pundir, Ruchi Tripathi, Bhola Nath Maurya et al.
Background: University students frequently experience significant stress due to various factors, including academic pressure. Mindfulness-based interventions, such as yoga and Om meditation, show promise in reducing stress and improving mental well-being. However, further research is needed to determine their efficacy, particularly among university students.Aim.To evaluate the effectiveness of...
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
September 1, 2026
Azam Ashori, Hamzeh Ahmadian Ahmadian, Shahram Homayonfar
The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in improving the quality of life and perceived stress of individuals with coronary heart disease. The current research was conducted with a semi-experimental method, a pre-test-post-test design, a control group, and a two-month follow-up period, with a practical purpose. The statistical...