Family RelationsJuly 19, 2026Xianhua Liu, J K Chen, Meiyan Zhu et al.
ABSTRACT Background Long‐term parental migration adversely affects cognitive development among left‐behind children (LBC) in China, yet this issue has not received adequate attention and effective interventions are lacking. Objective This study examined the efficacy of a mindfulness‐based intervention (MBI) on specific cognitive functions in LBC, with self‐control (SC) mediating the trait...
The Effects of Yoga, Meditation, and Breathing Techniques on Mental Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Proposal for an Integrated Neurosomatic Mental Health Model Mental health problems associated with stress, anxiety, and reduced psychological well-being have become increasingly prevalent worldwide, highlighting the need for innovative and integrative approaches in mental health care...
Modern SportJuly 18, 2026Zahraa Hazim Yuneus, Liqa' Abdulzahra Obaid, Hind Waleed Kalf et al.
Modern sports increasingly recognize psychological factors alongside physical performance. In gymnastics, emotional stability is critical, particularly for high-flying skills that involve significant heights, aerial spins, and precise landings. These demands make gymnasts vulnerable to fear, separation anxiety, and loss of control during flight, leading to hesitation, reduced confidence, and...
This chapter explores the integration of mindfulness into legal education as a foundational element of professional identity formation. It argues that mindfulness enhances law students’ ability to manage stress, reflect on personal and professional values, and develop emotional intelligence—skills essential for ethical and effective lawyering. Drawing on ABA Standard 303(b)(3), which mandates...
Being an academic leader can be a lonely endeavor. Often people treat you differently, closely evaluate your communication and reactions, and thus it can be hard to establish and maintain relationships. Through a mindful approach to the role, it is possible for academic leaders to navigate multiple inherent tensions to find greater peace, support others to be more present, and craft an...
This chapter provides a practical guide for establishing and maintaining mindfulness programs in law schools, drawing from the author's experience founding the national Mindfulness in Law Society Student Division. The chapter examines various implementation approaches including presentations, guided practice sessions, multi-week training programs, student-led groups, and retreats. Key...
This chapter addresses how a professor can incorporate mindfulness into bar exam preparation. The high-stakes nature of the bar exam can be highly stressful, potentially hindering performance. My bar exam course (and this chapter) provides students with a template for a holistic approach to bar exam studying. This template is rooted in the Zen principles of focus, discipline, awareness,...
This chapter presents a practical framework for training law school personnel to lead short, guided mindfulness sessions, offering a scalable and sustainable model for enhancing student well-being. Drawing on over 15 years of experience leading the Mindfulness in Law Program at the University of Miami School of Law, the author outlines a six-session practicum that equips novices—faculty,...
This chapter explores the role of mindfulness in enhancing resilience, attention, and well-being among law students, drawing on the latest findings in cognitive neuroscience. Legal education places intense cognitive and emotional demands on students, often resulting in stress, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The authors present empirical evidence demonstrating how mindfulness...