Women & healthAugust 25, 2026Adebimpe Obembe, Jasmine Ramos, Emily Reis et al.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects many women of reproductive age, often disrupting daily activities. Mindfulness- and relaxation-based techniques, such as yoga and progressive muscle relaxation techniques, can alleviate both physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with PMS. This systematic review synthesized existing evidence on the effects of mindfulness and relaxation interventions on...
Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Limited knowledge regarding cervical cancer prevention and elevated anxiety levels may hinder women's participation in preventive measures. Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning integrates mindfulness practices with social-emotional learning strategies and may...
Exposure to traumatic events such as disasters, violence, and wars through social media has been associated with psychological distress and secondary traumatic stress (STS). However, limited evidence exists regarding how mindfulness and social sensitivity are associated with this digital form of trauma. This study examined the relationships among mindfulness, social sensitivity, and STS among...
The study investigated academic anxiety and mindfulness as predictors of substance use among undergraduate students, with one hundred and ninety-four (194) undergraduate students which comprises of 107 females and 87 males with mean age of 20.76 and S.D of 2.62 were drawn using multi-stage (cluster, simple random: by balloting and purposive) sampling techniques as participants from Enugu State...
Purpose To evaluate the association between an 8-week group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program and changes in professional dementia caregiver burden, perceived stress, and patient neuropsychiatric symptoms. Methods This retrospective multi-method study included 94 professional dementia caregivers at a psychiatric hospital in China (intervention: n = 48; control: n = 46). The...
Abstract Background and Objective: Compassion is a central value in nursing, involving humanity, empathy, love, and wisdom. As nursing is closely tied to care, students’ clinical experiences shape their compassionate skills. Mindfulness improves self-awareness and may foster compassion. This study aimed to examine the effect of an in-person mindfulness program on compassion among undergraduate...
Stress is a significant risk factor for various mental disorders and, hence, affects the quality of life. In order to live a stress-free lifestyle, meditation has been practiced since the early eras. The purpose of this work is to design a classification model for EEG signals based on Himalayan Yoga meditation and breath-focused control condition by using various Machine Learning (ML) and Deep...
Introduction: Infertility is a major life stressor that can significantly impact women’s psychological well-being. One of the comprehensive indicators of mental health is self-concept. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on the self-concept of infertile women. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2020 among infertile women...
This paper examines the concepts of interbeing, mindfulness, and compassion in the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, with particular emphasis on their relevance to student well-being in contemporary educational contexts. Drawing upon the framework of Engaged Buddhism, the study adopts a qualitative textual and thematic approach to analyse selected writings and teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh. The...