International Journal of Yoga
2022
Dwivedi Krishna, Krishna Prasanna, Basavaraj Angadi et al.
Heartfulness meditation (HM) has been shown to have positive impacts on cognition and well-being, which makes it important to look into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the phenomenon. A cross-sectional study was conducted on HM meditators and nonmeditators to assess frontal electrical activities of the brain and self-reported anxiety and mindfulness. The present study employed a...
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
2022
Hossam Alhawatmeh, Mohammad J Rababa, Mahmoud A. Alfaqih et al.
Purpose Mindfulness meditation was used to reduce stress and its responses such as cortisol and C-reactive protein (CRP) among healthy and ill individuals in various cultures, but its effect has not yet been studied among nursing students, experiencing tremendous stress. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of mindfulness meditation on trait mindfulness, perceived stress,...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
2022
Chuntana Reangsing, Christina Lauderman, J. Schneider
Introduction: Depression in emerging adults (20–29 years of age), a transition from adolescence to adulthood, is a mental health problem globally. Antidepressants and psychotherapy have limited effectiveness and might not be available worldwide. Alternative and complementary treatments, such as mindfulness meditation, are growing. Objective: We examined the effects of mindfulness interventions...
Geriatric Nursing
2022
Zhen-Zhen Cai, Rong Lin, Xiao-Xia Wang et al.
Current research on the effects of mindfulness therapy on MCI and insomnia has been inconsistent. It is still a hot topic of research and discussion. This study aimed to improve the sleep quality, cognition, and mental state of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with insomnia. A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted. Seventy-five patients who met the eligibility...
Frontiers in Psychology
2022
Daniela Aisenberg-Shafran, Margalit Harmatz
Seniors in nursing homes are at higher risk for depression and emotional distress. The COVID-19 crisis and isolation have even increased the risk for cognitive decline and suicidality. Since social media is often unfamiliar to older adults, their treatment options were diminished during quarantine. Recently, studies showed the potential for Mindfulness-Based Intervention in improving cognitive...
Global Advances in Health and Medicine
2022
Dhanesh D Binda, Carol M. Greco, Natalia E. Morone
Mindfulness meditation has become a successful treatment of both physical and psychosocial ailments over the past decade. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are now implemented in various clinical and hospital settings for the treatment of stress, depression, substance abuse, and chronic pain. However, given mindfulness meditation’s...
Nursing Journal of India
2022
Sasi Kumar, Kasturi Ramesh Adiga, Anice George
Old age is a period when people need physical, emotional, and psychological support. Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and it contributes to increase in medical morbidity and mortality, reduces quality of life and elevates health care costs. Therefore early diagnosis and effective management are required to improve the quality of life of older adults...
Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education
2022
Uta Wolfe, Temmy Batoyun
Teaching contemplative neuroscience is emerging as a way to increase the reach and relevance of our field to a wider undergraduate population while also encouraging the beneficial practice of contemplation. In-person classes on the topic have been shown to improve both academic learning and attitudes towards science and meditation. Here we show that a short-term, asynchronous online course in...
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
2022
Magnus Bein, Myriam Lesage, Elena Dikaios et al.
Late-life depression (LLD) affects up to 18% of older adults and has been linked to elevated dementia risk. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) holds promise for treating symptoms of depression and ameliorating cognitive deficits in older adults. While preliminary findings are promising, a definitive RCT investigating its effects on late life depression and cognition have not yet been...
Applied Family Therapy Journal
2022
Reyhaneh Ramezani, Saeid Moosavipour, Zabih Pirani
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness on early maladaptive schemas, satisfaction and marital trust in young couples. Method: The present study was quasi-experimental with experimental and control groups and pre-test and post-test design. The statistical population of this study was 100 young couples who referred to counseling centers in Arak. (2001), 32...