CINEC Academic Journal
August 23, 2023
Nilanthi Jayatillake, Sampath Siriwardena
The term Meditation is a process whereby one can make a conscious effort to relax and achieve profound peacefulness in mind. Meditation supports people to strive for transformation of the mind to take control of their inner self, understand the reality of life, practice the art of detachment and lead a simple lifestyle. This paper fundamentally assesses the impact of meditation of suspects on...
Advances in neurodevelopmental disorders
August 23, 2023
Nirbhay Nand Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Yoon-Suk Hwang et al.
5 citations
Abstract Objectives Research suggests that the quality of life of professional caregivers of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder can be enhanced through mindfulness-based training. The effects of such training have been evidenced in terms of perceived psychological stress, compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue (i.e., burnout, secondary traumatic...
Journal of Affective Disorders
August 23, 2023
Claudia Hurwitz, Christine T Shiner, Maria J Sharrock et al.
Background: Clinical trials support the efficacy of mindfulness-enhanced, internet-based cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) in reducing anxiety and depression symptom severity. However, it is unclear how effective these interventions are when delivered in routine clinical care settings. This study investigated the utilisation and treatment outcomes of an online mindfulness-enhanced CBT...
Mindfulness
August 23, 2023
Joshua J. Knabb, Veola E. Vazquez
17 citations
Abstract In this commentary on “Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda,” the authors affirm Oman’s emphasis on the need for alternative religious-derived meditative programs and interventions, placed alongside Buddhist-derived mindfulness, for global public health. To begin, we highlight areas of agreement with Oman, then provide a metaphor we believe fittingly...
Modern Care Journal
August 22, 2023
Zahra Ahmadi Yegane, Ahmad Nasiri, Sara Sahranavard et al.
4 citations
Background: Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can negatively impact the quality of life and lead to symptoms such as insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Internet-delivered interventions may reduce these symptoms in patients with limited access to face-to-face psychological treatments. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)...
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...