medRxiv
August 22, 2023
Yasmin Lalani, Alexandra Godinho, Kirsten Ellison et al.
preprint
Abstract Background People with cancer experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety, including psychological or physical. In recent years, digitally delivered complimentary therapies, such as meditation, have gained attention in cancer research and advocacy communities for improving quality of life. However, most digital meditation resources are commercially available and are not tailored...
Heart & Lung
August 21, 2023
Huijing Zou, Sek Ying Chair, Dan Luo et al.
Background: People frequently experience physical and psychological challenges (e.g., depression and anxiety) and high risk of poor prognosis after an acute coronary event. Mindfulness-based intervention holds promise as an effective approach to promoting health and well-being. Objectives: To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects on psychological distress, cardiovascular...
Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise
August 21, 2023
Nuh Osman Yıldız, Aydanur Önal, Zülbiye Kaçay
1 citation
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of athlete mindfulness, which is expressed as the ability of athletes to establish a cause-effect relationship without losing the perception of reality in the moments and situations related to sports, on the development of their psychological skills, which is emphasized by sports psychologists to positively affect athlete performance by 85%....
August 21, 2023
Natalia Van Doren, Helen Ng, Eshaan S. Rawat et al.
preprint
Background: Mindfulness training is effective in aiding recovery from substance use disorders; however, its adoption can be difficult due to environmental and personal distractions. Virtual reality (VR) may help overcome these challenges by providing an immersive environment for practicing mindfulness and helping users focus on the present moment. However, there is currently limited knowledge...
PsyArXiv
August 21, 2023
Yair Dor-Ziderman, Yoav Schweitzer, Ohad Nave et al.
3 citations
preprint
We recently showed using a magnetoencephalogram visual mismatch-response paradigm that self-specific prediction-based neural mechanisms shield the self from existential threat by attributing death to the ‘other’. Here we test the pre-registered hypothesis that mindfulness meditation is associated with a reduction in the brain’s defensiveness towards mortality. Additionally, we examine putative...
Journal of Affective Disorders
August 19, 2023
Sarita Silveira, Malvika Godara, Anna Faschinger et al.
Background: Emotion processing deficits of alexithymia are a transdiagnostic risk factor. While such deficits are malleable, the differential efficacy of brief scalable digital mental trainings remains understudied. Methods: This randomized controlled trial probed the efficacy of mindfulness-based (MB) and partner-based socio-emotional Affect Dyad (SE) practice, both supported by weekly...
Mental Health Weekly
August 19, 2023
Valerie A. Canady
Mindfulness, considered a robust coping mechanism, can serve as a potential buffer to the negative consequences of impulsivity associated with suicide ideation among young Black adults, according to researchers of a study published in Mindfulness. Researchers said the current research is the first to examine mindfulness in addressing suicidal ideation among the younger Black population.
L'Encephale
August 19, 2023
Tangui Barré, Faredj Cherikh, Patrizia Carrieri et al.
Cannabis use is being increasingly liberalized worldwide, and an increasing prevalence of cannabis-use disorder (CUD) is observed. The few current therapeutic options for CUD are only modestly effective. Mindfulness-based interventions offer promising prospects for the management of substance-use disorders. However, despite proliferating literature on mindfulness and substance use, few studies...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
August 18, 2023
Ilse Blignault, Hend Saab, Hanan Youssef et al.
Meeting the health needs of migrant and refugee communities is crucial to successful settlement and integration. These communities are often under-served by mental health services. Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a group mindfulness-based intervention tailored for Arabic and Bangla speakers living in Sydney, Australia. This study aimed to explore community partner...
BMC Geriatrics
August 18, 2023
Yvonne Hsiung, Yi‐Heng Chen, Li-Chan Lin et al.
15 citations
Abstract Background Despite the need to incorporate seniors from various settings into mindfulness-based empirical research, issues of geriatric frailties and non-compliance remain. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mindfulness-based elder care (MBEC) program on mental health and spiritual well-being among seniors with disabilities in long-term care residential settings. Methods...