Journal of autism and developmental disorders
January 9, 2021
Yona Lunsky, Carly Albaum, A Baskin et al.
Mindfulness-based approaches have been shown to be effective in improving the mental health of parents of youth and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, but prior work suggests that geography and caregiving demands can make in-person attendance challenging. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary outcomes of a...
Schizophrenia Research
January 9, 2021
Kerem Böge, Inge Hahne, Niklas Bergmann et al.
Background: A Growing body of literature indicates therapeutic effectiveness of mindfulness for mental disorders. Only few trials have been conducted with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), mostly in outpatient settings. Primary objective was to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of mindfulness-based group therapy (MBGT) for in-patients with SSD. Methods: A...
PLoS One
January 7, 2021
Jennifer Huberty, Jeni Green, Megan E. Puzia et al.
The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to test whether a commercially available, mindfulness meditation mobile app, (i.e., Calm app), was effective in reducing fatigue (primary outcome), pre-sleep arousal, and daytime sleepiness (secondary outcomes) in adults with sleep disturbance (Insomnia Severity Index Score >10) as compared to a wait-list control group. Associations between...
Journal of American College Health
January 5, 2021
Alissa Dark-Freudeman, Colby Jones, Christian Terry
17 citations
Objectives University students experience heightened levels of stress and are seeking mental health services with increasing frequency. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may be an effective resource for managing stress. The present study examined the effectiveness of an MBI in reducing stress, anxiety, and rumination compared to active and traditional control conditions.Methods...
Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology
January 3, 2021
Background and Objective: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), known as an obsessive-compulsive disorder, is considered a risk factor for mental health and well-being, especially during adolescence and particularly among adolescent girls. Body image anxiety and suicidal ideation are two categories of complications that have been linked to BDD. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
2021
Jeffrey R Bishop, Adam M Lee, Lauren J Mills et al.
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2021
Erola Pons, Axel Lindner, Julieta Galante et al.
preprint
Depersonalization/Derealization (DPDR) encompasses experiences of unreality about and detachment from oneself and the world. For example, people with DPDR may feel as if their body did not belong to them or as if they were not the “doers” of their actions. Case reports suggest that similar experiences might be associated to the practice of meditation (Castillo, 1990) but often with different...
Heart & Lung
2021
Sumana Srisoongnern, Kingkaew Pajareya, Rungladda Sriboon et al.
Buddhist walking meditation (BWM) is widely practiced in many countries. However, there is a lack of evidence relating to its effectiveness for patients with heart failure (HF). To determine the effects of a six-week BWM program on exercise capacity, quality of life, and hemodynamic response in patients with chronic HF. Patients with HF were randomly assigned to a BWM program or an aerobic...
Journal of Research in Behavioural Sciences
2021
Seyyedeh Afsoun Golestanehi, M. Mohammadi, A. Davoodi et al.
Aim and Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental neurological disorder characterized by several symptoms including impulsive behavior and inability to attention. To reduce such symptoms, it is necessary to use appropriate psychological therapies. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness on behavioral inhibition,...
Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
2021
Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan
Many studies have proven that parental stress was associated with childhood mental disorders and disabilities, and in recent years, studies have shown that parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) experience more parenting stress than parents of typically developing children. Parents living with a child with ADHD experienced stress as they struggled to cope with the child's...