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Mindfulness-Based Programs for Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Meta-Review

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Kate Gliske, Gretchen Buchanan, Delaina Carlson et al.

Maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period is critical for offspring’s well-being. Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are evidence-based approaches that reduce psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and stress while promoting well-being. MBPs may be particularly suited to the perinatal period, given concerns about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy...

Toward a More Ethical Scientific Practice: Meditation-Based Lifestyle Modification (MBLM) as a Potential Starting Point

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Holger C Bringmann, Peter Sedlmeier

Abstract Can meditation support ethical scientific practice? And how might this work? Considering the contradictory evidence for the impact of commonly practiced mindfulness meditation on moral change currently available, Berryman et al. (2025) suggested that meditation programs should include additional ethical components. We fully agree with this recommendation and add further arguments in...

Dispositional and Cultivated Mindfulness: Therapists’ Views and Experiences and the Role and Order of the FFMQ Facets in the Process of Mindfulness Cultivation

Mindfulness July 22, 2026 Matthias A. Burzler, Sebastian Grund, Ulrich S. Tran

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate therapists’ experiences regarding dispositional and cultivated mindfulness. It explores the role and order of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) skills in the process of mindfulness cultivation, definitions of dispositional and cultivated mindfulness, the specific skills and techniques taught by professionals, and the theoretical...

Acute and Longitudinal Effects of Meditation on Student Anxiety

July 21, 2026 Marina Saraiva-Mendes, Tristan A Bekinschtein, Barbara Jachs preprint

In the last two decades, traditional neuroscience has increasingly sought to investigate the so-called neural correlates of conscious states, with a growing scientific interest into contemplative practices such as meditation. Phenomenological accounts of such experiences have likewise been studied in depth, frequently by the use of rating scales or questionnaires. Yet, first- and third-person...

Does Embodiment Matter? Evaluating Social Presence, Comfort and Authenticity in Robot-Guided Meditation

International Conference on Conversational User Interfaces July 21, 2026 Ellie Green, Andrew Blair, Mary Ellen Foster

Guided meditation is predominantly delivered through audio-only media or in-person sessions, yet social robots may offer a richer form of interaction through physical embodiment. To investigate this, we implemented a loving-kindness meditation on the Furhat robot and compared user responses to the robot-guided meditation to an equivalent audio-only condition. Social presence was measured on a...

Mindfulness-Based Interventions as Holistic Strategy for Psychiatric Nurse Burnout: A Narrative Review.

Holistic Nursing Practice July 21, 2026 Julnar Nizar Hasan, Lara Sassine

Psychiatric nurses experience elevated burnout rates due to emotionally demanding environments. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as promising strategies for burnout reduction. This study aimed to examine evidence on MBIs for reducing burnout in psychiatric nurses through narrative synthesis. Systematic CINAHL search (January 2025) using Boolean operators yielded 276 articles....

Dynamic interactions among anxiety, emotional stability, and mindfulness: a cross-lagged panel network analysis

Frontiers in Psychology July 21, 2026 Yuntai Wang, Jiangtao Han, Yukun Mei et al.

Background Anxiety is one of the most prevalent global mental health disorders, with its incidence having risen substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic and remaining elevated in the post-pandemic era. According to the process model of emotion regulation, mindfulness may serve as an early-stage cognitive change strategy that enhances emotional stability and ultimately reduces anxiety. While...

Efektivitas intervensi mindfulness terhadap distres psikologis dan kualitas hidup pada pasien kanker payudara: A systematic literature review

JOURNAL OF Pharmacy and Tropical Issues July 21, 2026 Evi Karota Bukit, Yuliani Krisna Lubis, Renya Loysa Sinurat et al.

Background: Breast cancer is a global health issue that not only affects physical health but also causes psychological distress and a decline in quality of life. Various non-pharmacological interventions have been developed to help patients adapt to the disease, one of which is mindfulness. Evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness in breast cancer patients remains inconsistent,...