JMIR Formative Research
November 14, 2021
Thaddeus W W Pace, Katharine H. Zeiders, S. Cook et al.
Background Firefighters are often exposed to occupational stressors that can result in psychological distress (ie, anxiety and depression) and burnout. These occupational stressors have only intensified with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and will likely persist in the postpandemic world. Objective To address occupational stressors confronting firefighters, we pilot tested a novel,...
Scientific Reports
November 14, 2021
Shin Hashizume, Masako Nakano, Kenta Kubota et al.
Abstract Although mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves cognitive function, the mechanism is not clear. In this study, people aged 65 years and older were recruited from elderly communities in Chitose City, Japan, and assigned to a non-MBSR group or a MBSR group. Before and after the intervention, the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) was administered,...
Frontiers in Psychology
November 12, 2021
Marisa G Filipe, Sofia Magalhães, Andreia S Veloso et al.
There is evidence for the positive impact of mindfulness in children. However, little is known about the techniques through which mindfulness practice results in differential outcomes. Therefore, this study intended to systematically review the available evidence about the efficacy of meditation techniques used by mindfulness-based programs on cognitive, socio-emotional, and academic skills of...
BMJ Open
November 12, 2021
Introduction: Mindfulness meditation is likely to promote better management of stress, pain and negative emotions. We propose to address the benefit of meditation in an open setting associating people with cancer (target population), medical staff and witnesses (neither patient nor medical staff). This study aims (1) to evaluate the effects of meditation on wellness improvement and (2) to...
Mindfulness
November 12, 2021
Maria Engström, Johan Willander, Rozalyn Simon
21 citations
Abstract Objectives As meditation is increasingly employed for the promotion of good health, there is a growing interest in using neuroimaging methods to investigate the neural mechanisms by which meditation acts. In the wake of this rising interest, criticism regarding the lack of clarity concerning theory, definitions, and taxonomy, as well as deficient or poorly reported methodology, has...
Frontiers in Psychology
November 11, 2021
Maya Sanilevici, Omer Reuveni, Shahar Lev-Ari et al.
The COVID-19 pandemic imposed extreme living conditions of social distancing, which triggered negative mental health problems and created challenges in seeking mental health support. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been found to enhance wellbeing and mental health by reducing stress and anxiety and improving emotion regulation. Preliminary evidence suggests that online, synchronous...
Frontiers in Psychology
November 11, 2021
Andrew B. Newberg, Nancy Wintering, Chloe Hriso et al.
10 citations
Background: We measured changes in resting brain functional connectivity, with blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), associated with a creative meditation practice that is augmented by clitoral stimulation and is designed to not only achieve a spiritual experience but to help individuals manage their most intimate personal relationships. Briefly, the...
Explore
November 10, 2021
Ashley M Henneghan, Brandon G Fico, Michelle L Wright et al.
Context: We previously reported positive behavioral effects of both daily mantra meditation and classical music listening interventions in breast cancer survivors with cancer related cognitive complaints. Objective: The objective of this pilot study was to compare the effects of the meditation intervention to a music listening intervention on biomarkers of inflammation and cellular aging...
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
November 10, 2021
Chloe A Nicksic Sigmon, Dina Bam, Erika Moldow et al.
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide have experienced increased anxiety, depression, and loneliness and decreased well-being. Mindfulness has been shown to enhance well-being across a variety of settings and for a variety of populations. Purpose: We developed and implemented a digital mindfulness program called Mindful Moment across a US university system as an...
Jurnal EDUCATIO: Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia
November 10, 2021
Venty Venty
The dimension of religiosity in counseling activities becomes quite significant because counseling is an activity focused on helping individuals/counselees with all their potential and uniqueness to achieve optimal development. This study aims to examine Buddhist mindfulness counseling. The research method employed in this study was the qualitative method using library research, namely...