Acta dermato-venereologica
April 19, 2024
Markus Eckardt, Laura Stadtmueller, Christoph Zick et al.
6 citations
Mindfulness is a special type of attention, namely focusing on the current moment in a non-judgmental manner. Extensive mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to have positive effects in patients with psoriasis. However, it is unclear whether brief (2-week) interventions are also beneficial. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 2-week mindfulness-based...
World Journal of Psychiatry
April 19, 2024
Edison Iglesias de Oliveira Vidal, Luiz Fernando Alvarenga Ribeiro, Marco Antonio De Carvalho-Filho et al.
6 citations
The high rates of depression, burnout, and increased risk of suicide among medical students, residents, and physicians in comparison with other careers signal a mental health crisis within our profession. We contend that this crisis coupled with the inadequate acquisition of interpersonal skills during medical education results from the interaction between a challenging environment and the...
Journal of Affective Disorders
April 15, 2024
Jinjun Liu, Wei Duan, Zeping Xiao et al.
15 citations
With the development of online technology and the increase in real-world needs, conducting psychotherapy on online platforms has become a popular trend. The present study followed the schedule and content of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and only changed the treatment format (from offline to online) to investigate the effectiveness of online group MBCT for Chinese outpatients with...
Journal of Cellular Physiology
April 12, 2024
Stefanie Alexander, Zer Vue, Landrew S Sevel et al.
Mindfulness has become popular in recent decades as a tool for psychological well-being. However, mindfulness has yet to find a solid footing as a routine practice within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field. Here, we discuss the design of an introductory mindfulness program that provides the STEM community with a broad overview of various mindfulness methods. We...
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
April 12, 2024
E. Tisdell, B. Lukic, Ruhi Banerjee et al.
Many studies have examined the effects of meditation practice focused on the normal breath on vagal tone with mixed results. Heart Rhythm Meditation (HRM) is a unique meditation form that engages in the deep slow full breath, and puts the focus of attention on the heart. This form of breathing likely stimulates the vagus nerve with greater intensity. The purpose of this study was (a) to examine...
BMC Medicine
April 12, 2024
Melissa A Day, Marcia A Ciol, M Elena Mendoza et al.
9 citations
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Three widely implemented psychological techniques used for CLBP management are cognitive therapy (CT), mindfulness meditation (MM), and behavioral activation (BA). This study aimed to evaluate the relative immediate (pre- to post-treatment) and longer term (pre-treatment to 3- and 6-month follow-ups)...
JMIR Research Protocols
April 11, 2024
Smartphone App-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescents: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
April 11, 2024
Martyna Hys, Jakub Kuśmierski, Izabela Janik et al.
Introduction: Yoga combines asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing exercises), and dhyanas (meditation) to improve physical and mental well-being. It's recognized for its substantial health benefits, safety, and cost-effectiveness, leading to calls for its broader integration into healthcare for its therapeutic and preventative potential. This study aims to explore yoga's multifaceted health...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
April 11, 2024
Sanskriti Ahuja -
Humans have various roles to play during a span of their lifetime, and student life is a time full of opportunities and future goal planning where hard work and experiences are measured by the level of achievement. College comes as a big change in any students life, both males and females lives. The present study was done to study the effect of mindfulness on emotional competence, anxiety...
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
April 11, 2024
Khin Moe Myint, Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran et al.
6 citations
Background and Objectives: Loneliness is prevalent among residents of long-term care settings, posing significant challenges to their mental wellbeing. Insecure attachment has been identified as a contributing factor to loneliness in this population. Previous research has suggested that meditation may have beneficial effects on mental health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the...