Filosofska dumka
November 4, 2020
A. Leonov
The main topic of this paper is the mind-body problem. The author analyzes it in the context of Hus- serlian phenomenology. The key texts for the analysis and interpretation are Descartes’ magnum opus “Meditations on the First Philosophy” and Husserl’ last work “The Crisis of European Sciences and Transcendental Phenomenology”. The author claims that already in Descartes’ text instead of one...
Advanced Biomedical Research
November 4, 2020
Omid Nikkhah Ravari, Seyedeh Zeinab Mousavi, Anahita Babak
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world. Stress and mental illnesses adversely affect glycemic control. In most patients, a multidisciplinary approach including physical activity, healthy diet, and stress management is required for glycemic control. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a structured group program that reduces emotional distress...
Religions
November 4, 2020
Ray Buckner
Gender dysphoria is considered a pronounced experience of distress in the bodies and minds of some transgender people. Examining the text Zen Mind, Beginners Mind by Shunryū Suzuki, I analyze some of the difficulties that may arise for transgender practitioners experiencing acutely strong gender dysphoria within the Sōtō Zen meditation experience. I seek to understand how physical and...
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
November 3, 2020
Gabriel Marais, Sophie Lantheaume, Robin Fiault et al.
51 citations
(1) Background: Occupational stress is high in academia, and is partly related to time pressure. Mindfulness-based programs are known to be effective in reducing stress and increasing well-being. Recent work suggested that these programs may also improve time management. This study tested the effects of a mindfulness-based program on academics' psychological flexibility, mental health,...
Behaviour and Information Technology
November 2, 2020
Laura Crosswell, Gi Woong Yun
ABSTRACT Levels of student stress and psychopathology are greater than ever before and the need for mental health support is increasing. Because students themselves are often reluctant to seek out counselling and/or treatment [Eisenberg, D., E. Golberstein, and S. E. Gollust. 2007a. “Help-seeking and access to mental health care in a university student population.” Medical Care 45 (7): 594–601....
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
November 2, 2020
Rebecca L. Acabchuk, Julie M. Brisson, Crystal L Park et al.
BACKGROUND Chronic symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) vary greatly and are difficult to treat; we investigate the impact of meditation, yoga, and mindfulness-based interventions on this treatment group. METHOD Search included four databases, allowing studies of any design containing pre/post outcomes for meditation, yoga, or mindfulness-based interventions in people suffering from...
Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
November 1, 2020
P. Panta, A. Andhavarapu, Kiranam Chatti et al.
Vegetarian diets are known to have significant positive effects on personal and planetary health and are likely to curb zoonotic infection transmission. We propose that minimizing meat consumption should become an essential dietary shift in the post-COVID-19 era. To date, however, there is limited knowledge concerning suitable methods that could catalyze this change on a global scale....
Oncology nursing forum
November 1, 2020
Kelly Chinh, Ekin Secinti, Shelley A Johns et al.
Objectives: To examine relationships in mindfulness and illness acceptance and psychosocial functioning in patients with metastatic breast cancer and their family caregivers. Sample & setting: 33 dyads from an academic cancer center in the United States. Methods & variables: Participants completed questionnaires on mindfulness, illness acceptance, relationship quality, anxiety, and depressive...
Creative nursing
November 1, 2020
Elizabeth A. Fiske, Sarah Martin, Jennifer Luetkemeyer
Nurses can benefit from strategies that build resilience to counterbalance trauma exposures. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adverse community environments are common; nurses frequently encounter trauma victims and hear trauma narratives in most care settings. Having skills to manage the triggers present in health-care environments is essential. Contemplative practices can help to meet...
STRADA Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan
November 1, 2020
Fakhrun Nisa' Fiddaroini, Ah. Yusuf, Praba Diyan Rachmawati
Depression is a common mental health disorder. The main symptoms of depression are a lack of interest in the activities of daily life and suicidal thoughts. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective in preventing or reducing symptoms of depression. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in reducing symptoms of depression. This...