Scientific Reports
February 3, 2023
Vanessa Siffredi, Maria Chiara Liverani, Dimitri van de Ville et al.
13 citations
Very preterm (VPT) young adolescents are at high risk of executive, behavioural and socio-emotional difficulties. Previous research has shown significant evidence of the benefits of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on these abilities. This study aims to assess the association between the effects of MBI on neurobehavioral functioning and changes in white-matter microstructure in VPT young...
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
February 3, 2023
Seongkum Heo, JungHee Kang, Erica Umeakunne et al.
Background: Diabetes complications are prevalent and cause adverse effects on the physical, psychological, and economic status of adult patients with type 2 diabetes. Meditation may positively affect self-management and, in turn, reduce diabetes complications. However, the systematic examination of the effects of meditation without additional components on self-management in this population...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
February 3, 2023
Teresa Fazia, Francesco Bubbico, Andrea Nova et al.
Sleep of inadequate quantity and quality is increasing in the present 24 h society, with a negative impact on physical and mental health. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) generate a state of calm behavior that can reduce hyperactivity and improve sleep. We hypothesized that our specific MBI, administered online, may improve sleep quality and foster emotion regulation and mindfulness. The...
Public Understanding of Science
February 3, 2023
Stacey Leigh Walker, John Noel M. Viaña
5 citations
Promoting mental health is a major global challenge. As mindfulness meditation apps can help maintain and restore good mental health, it is important to understand how their efficacy and safety are portrayed in the media. This study systematically evaluates whether evidence from academic research is used to communicate the health effects of two popular mindfulness apps, Calm and Smiling Mind. A...
International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP
February 3, 2023
Rebecca Divarco, Perianen Ramasawmy, Frank Petzke et al.
Background: Low intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) and meditation are two promising, yet variable, non-pharmacological interventions. Growing research is investigating combined effects of both techniques on one's cognitive, emotional, and physical health. Objective: This article reviews the current research that combines tES and meditation interventions in healthy and diseased...
Jurnal Aisyah : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan
February 2, 2023
Yulia Sukmawati, Retno Lestari, V. Wardhani
Social anxiety is a serious problem occurring in early adolescence characterized by a high level of worry, negative evaluation, and avoidance behavior in various social situations. The existence of fear, worry, and unconsciousness in recognizing negative thoughts that cause avoidance in adolescents with social anxiety problems can be overcome by providing CBT and Mindfulness therapy. This study...
BJPsych Open
February 2, 2023
Tomomi Noda, Masanori Isobe, Ryo Mishima et al.
We examined the neural underpinnings of the effects of mindfulness on anxiety in anorexia nervosa using functional magnetic resonance imaging in 21 anorexia patients. We used a functional magnetic resonance imaging task designed to induce weight-related anxiety and asked participants to regulate their anxiety either using or not using an acceptance strategy. Our results showed reduced activity...
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
February 2, 2023
Kimberly Prado, Akeelah Robinson, Ying-Yu Chao
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic placed a spotlight on health care workers as the world struggled with mental health crises. As the number of COVID-19 cases rose exponentially, this also paralleled health care workers' perceived stress burden and increased risk for mental health trauma. This research project assessed the impact of a mobile mindful meditation application on health care workers'...
Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice
February 1, 2023
K. Wood, Carolanne Carini
Few career paths are as mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting as a career in healthcare. Due to the nature of the job responsibilities, healthcare professionals often sacrifice their own wellbeing for the sake of their patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has asked an even greater sacrifice from healthcare professionals and continues today with little end in sight. The majority of...
Heliyon
February 1, 2023
Ling-yan Cheng
Anxiety may contribute to agitation and distress in learners that can influence learning. Along with anxiety, boredom has been the focus of many recent investigations in the context of second language (L2) learning involving young learners. Anxiety and boredom would limit learners' imagination power, and can deter creativity, one of the indispensable skills in the 21st century. Mindfulness is...