Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education
August 1, 2026
Steve Haberlin
The mental health of today’s college students remains a serious concern. The alarming trend of greater psychological distress among undergraduates shows no signs of slowing. Excessive smartphone usage, screen time, and social media have been attributed as partial factors. However, what if forms of digital mindfulness and technology-assisted contemplative practices are the key to assisting...
Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education
August 1, 2026
Anna Grigoreva, Anna Lytkina
In a new academic environment, international students often face more than just academic challenges, as they also navigate cultural adjustment, identity shifts, digital overload and emotional stress. These multidimensional challenges are further intensified by performance pressures and rapidly evolving educational technologies. This article explores the role of meditation as a contemplative...
Sucht : Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis
August 1, 2026
Nele Fritsch, K. Busch, Kerstin Paschke et al.
Abstract: Background: With the increasing availability of digital media, the prevalence of problematic digital media use (PDMU) has risen, with children and adolescents being particularly affected. Mindfulness is discussed in relation to PDMU as a protective factor and as a key mechanism underlying mindfulness-based interventions (MBI’s). Given the high prevalence rates and the lack of...
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
August 1, 2026
Dan Li, Jiaqi Zheng, Guangpeng Wang
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) negatively impacts women's metabolic health, reproductive hormones, and psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as yoga and mindfulness meditation, on anthropometric indices, metabolic profiles, reproductive hormones, and quality of life in women with PCOS. A...
The Journal of School Health
August 1, 2026
Susan J. Davis, Rana Bassaj, Liana Hall et al.
Background: Youth in the United States face unprecedented levels of emotional distress, highlighting the need for comprehensive school-based approaches to well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are developmentally appropriate strategies for fostering resilience, yet large-scale implementation remains challenging. Contributions to practice: A long-term partnership between a public school...
Jurnal Ilmiah STIKES Yarsi Mataram
August 1, 2026
Fina Lestari Larasati Frans, Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Veronika Toru et al.
Pneumonia is a lower respiratory tract infection that can cause shortness of breath and impact the patient's psychological condition, including anxiety. Unmanaged anxiety can worsen respiratory status and increase the risk of complications. One independent nursing intervention that can be provided to reduce anxiety is mindfulness spiritual therapy. This study aims to apply mindfulness spiritual...
International Journal of Psychology Sciences
August 1, 2026
Pinki ., Sandeep Singh
Background: Adolescents’ life now revolves around social media, which offers them chances for amusement, education, and communication. But extreme use can effect in social media addiction (SMA), which is marked by obsessive use, lack of control, withdrawal symptoms, and interference with day-to-day activities. Adolescents (ages 10 to 19) are especially vulnerable because of social,...
Mindfulness
August 1, 2026
Yubing Wang
Abstract Objectives Physical activity and meditation may each relate to mental health, but their joint associations in U.S. adults are unclear. We examined the separate and joint associations of any past-year meditation and meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines with depression and anxiety symptoms. Method We analyzed data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult file ( n...
Contemporary Clinical Trials
August 1, 2026
Dessa Bergen-Cico, A. Ramon, Benjamin I. Felleman et al.
Psychological distress, encompassing PTSD, depression, and anxiety-is highly prevalent among Veterans receiving care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care settings, yet it frequently goes untreated or undertreated. Traditional psychotherapies and psychiatric medications are often misaligned with Veterans' preferences for self-reliance, low-stigma formats, and skill-based...
Psycho-Oncology
August 1, 2026
Hui Kou, Qiye Li, Xiaomei Hu et al.
Objectives: To examine whether a brief mindfulness training program was associated with changes in depressive symptoms among female patients with cancer, to explore potential psychological processes related to symptom change, and to examine differences in pre-to post-training changes according to baseline psychological risk profiles. Methods: This exploratory non-randomized controlled study...