Journal of Affective Disorders
February 6, 2023
Jing Yuan, Fang Sun, Xiaomin Zhao et al.
To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic on campus, universities in outbreak areas in China can implement closed-loop management. Objects: This study aimed to explore the relationship between mindfulness and mental health of college students under closed-loop management. Measures: 11,939 college students from a university in Changsha, China participated in the online survey during the...
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
February 6, 2023
G Pradeep Kumar, Kanishka Sharma, A Adarsh et al.
preprint
Abstract Meditation is a self-regulatory process practiced primarily to reduce stress, manage emotions and mental health. The objective was to study the information exchange between symmetric electrodes across the hemispheres during meditation using functional connectivity (FC) measures. We investigate the changes in the coherence between EEG electrode pairs during the meditation practiced by...
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'...