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Perspective Chapter: Beyond Attention – From Mindfulness to Felt-Fibre Practice in the Happy Friends, Positive Minds Intervention Programme for Excessively Co-Ruminating Adolescent Girls

Mindfulness Across Disciplines [Working Title] August 20, 2026 Per Norrgren, Patricia Vuijk

Adolescent girls who talk excessively about worries and problems with close friends, an interpersonal emotion-regulation strategy known as co-rumination, are at higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. These conversations closeness. But they also keep the nervous system in a loop that offers relief without resolution, and that loop becomes harder to interrupt the longer it runs. The...

The Synergistic Contribution of Virtual Companionship to Mindfulness: Evidence from fNIRS-Based Physiological Measures

Mindfulness August 20, 2026 Qiqi Ouyang, Qinling Dai, Jilin Li et al.

Abstract Objectives The present study employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate the effects of virtual companionship on prefrontal cortical activation patterns during mindfulness practice, and to examine whether virtual companionship can enhance post-mindfulness psychophysiological states. Method Sixty healthy college students were recruited and randomly assigned to...

Impact of mindfulness-based eating programs on mental health outcomes in adults: A systematic review

Appetite Disordered Eating August 20, 2026 Zunaira Siddiqui, Bushra Shaida, Sweta Joshi et al.

ABSTRACT Aim This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindful eating interventions on psychological well-being and eating-related behaviours, focusing on outcomes such as anxiety, depression, emotional eating, and binge eating. Methods Studies published between 2016 and 2025 were systematically identified through searches of various electronic databases. Nine records met...

Grounding Mindfulness in Embodied Tangibles: A Scoping Review & Theoretical Framework for HCI Design

arXiv Preprint Archive August 20, 2026 Tharaka Sachintha Ratnayake, Samangi Wadinambiarachchi, Sarah Schömbs et al. preprint

Embodied and tangible devices are increasingly used to support mindfulness practices across meditation, yoga, and everyday routines. However, existing HCI research lacks a coherent theoretical foundation for explaining how such systems support distinct mindfulness processes and outcomes. First, we report findings from a scoping review of tangible devices (n=65) for mindfulness in HCI based on...

Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training in an Individual with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Single-Subject Experiment

International Journal on Integrated Education August 19, 2026 Riska Dwi Mitasari, Isrida Yul Arifiana, Ratih Wahyu Saputri

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive and difficult-to-control worry accompanied by cognitive, emotional, physiological, and behavioral symptoms that can interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness training is one psychological approach used to support anxiety management. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training in reducing GAD symptoms...

Mindfulness Practice with Piano Finger Exercise

RICE Journal of Creative Entrepreneurship and Management August 19, 2026 Sarankorn Jombunud

Mindfulness practice can be done on being mindful with daily activities like walking, sitting, eating, or exercising, etc. Some people with their special interests and abilities may practice mindfulness differently, such as those who do exercises may have mindful running or mindful cycling. For those who play music, especially the piano, they can have more finger dexterity and strength than...

Impact of a Yoga Protocol Combining Bhramari Pranayama and Chakra Meditation on Stress Perception, Sleep, Quality of Life, and Neuroendocrine Status in Peri-menopausal Women A Randomized Controlled Trial

Natural Resources for Human Health August 19, 2026 Jayachitra Subramanian

Background: The perimenopausal transition is a demanding phase marked by heightened psychological strain, reduced life quality, disturbed sleep, and disrupted neuroendocrine function. Although hormone replacement therapy remains the standard medical option, there is expanding interest in mind-body approaches as complementary strategies. Still, well-designed randomized trials examining the joint...

The Applicability of Forest Therapy for Socially Isolated Young Adults: Parallel Changes in Psychological Distress and Mindfulness

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health August 19, 2026 Yeji Yang, Ji-Eun Pyo, Yongjun Lee et al.

This study examined the applicability of forest therapy in alleviating psychological distress among socially isolated young adults, with a particular focus on their associations with the mindfulness. A total of 159 socially isolated young adults were recruited from the community and participated in a two-day, one-night forest therapy program. Psychological distress (depression, anxiety,...

MEDIS (Mindfulness Meditation Combined with Tibetan Singing Bowls) for Dysmenorrhoea Among Adolescents: A Pre-experimental Study

Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia August 19, 2026 I. Karuniadi, Luh Putu Widiastini, Gusti Gede Mayun Surya Darma

Introduction: Dysmenorrhoea is one of the most prevalent menstrual disorders among adolescents. Non-pharmacological approaches, including mindfulness meditation and sound-healing therapies, are increasingly being explored as complementary pain-management strategies. Tibetan singing bowl therapy may promote relaxation through sound vibration and meditative effects, potentially reducing tension,...

Impact of mindfulness training on depression and walking ability in patients with lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans and depression

World Journal of Psychiatry August 19, 2026 Yun-Xia Shi, Bing Qin, Xiao-Xiao Wang et al.

BACKGROUND Lower extremity arteriosclerotic occlusive disease (LEAOD) is a prevalent chronic vascular condition that significantly increases the risk of lower limb dysfunction and depressive symptoms. Mindfulness-based interventions have demonstrated efficacy in improving mood and coping ability in patients with various chronic illnesses; however, their specific impact on the dual burden of...