BMJ Open
February 25, 2020
Maaike Maartje Rademaker, Inge Stegeman, Arno Lieftink et al.
Introduction: Chronic subjective tinnitus is a condition that affects 5.1% to 42.7% of the population, depending on the definition and studied population. Evidence-based treatment options are limited. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective to improve quality of life and to diminish tinnitus distress. Positive short-term effects of mindfulness-based interventions on...
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
February 25, 2020
Fatemeh Kalhori, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Farshid Shamsaei et al.
Background: Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) can lead to depressive symptoms in infertile women due to their low success and high costs. Mindfulness-based group counseling can decrease depressive symptoms by increasing mental concentration. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based group counseling on depression in...
Frontiers in Psychology
February 25, 2020
Marcelo Bigliassi, Romulo Bertuzzi
Some forms of meditation have been recently proposed as effective tools to facilitate the handling of undesired thoughts and reappraisal of negative emotions that commonly arise during exercise-related situations. The effects of meditation-based interventions on psychological responses could also be used as a means by which to increase exercise adherence and counteract the detrimental...
IntechOpen eBooks
February 25, 2020
José Jesús Vargas Delgado
2 citations
Welcome to the 0.0 Stress program. A practical trip integrator to reduce stress to its minimum expression. In this chapter, we will deepen our transpersonal experiential program, which can be very useful for anyone who experiences any signs or symptoms of stress such as anxiety, irritability, muscular tension, burnout, apathy, restlessness, headache, fatigue, digestive problems, concentration...
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
February 24, 2020
Sunre Park, Yasuko Sato, Yuka Takita et al.
CONTEXT Mindfulness-based interventions have been receiving growing attention in cancer care. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for psychological distress (anxiety and depression), fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), fatigue, spiritual wellbeing and quality of life (QOL) in Japanese ambulatory...
Contemporary Clinical Trials
February 19, 2020
Elizabeth A Hoge, Eric Bui, Mihriye Mete et al.
Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia) are common, distressing, and impairing. While pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are first-line treatment strategies for anxiety disorders, many patients are reluctant to take psychiatric medication, and many prefer to avoid any kind of mental health treatment due to stigma or distrust of...
The Oxford Handbook of Stress and Mental Health
February 17, 2020
Philip A. Desormeau, Kathleen M. Walsh, Zindel V. Segal
Over the past two decades, investigations of mindfulness meditation have demonstrated considerable efficacy in reducing the symptom burden associated with a variety of medical and mental health disorders (Baer, 2003). This chapter reviews the theoretical basis for offering training in mindfulness meditation to these populations, and it outlines the structure of mindfulness-based interventions,...
BioPsychoSocial Medicine
February 16, 2020
Kaori Ikeuchi, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Yasunori Nakamura et al.
Abstract Background Although fatigue is a common and distressing symptom in cancer survivors, the mechanism of fatigue is not fully understood. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relation between the fatigue and mindfulness of breast cancer survivors using anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, and sleep disturbance as mediators. Methods Path analysis was performed to examine direct...
World Journal of Yoga Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
February 13, 2020
Ani Kalayjian
1 citation
“Meditation” in its modern sense refers to the yogic meditation that originated in India. In the late 19th century, theosophists adopted the word “meditation” to refer to various spiritual practices drawn from Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Thus, the English word meditation does not exclusively translate into any single term or concept.
The Open Pain Journal
February 13, 2020
Manijeh Firoozi, Shima Rouhi
Background: To manage chronic pain, in addition to medical interventions, several psychological treatments have been designed. In couple therapy based on mindfulness, in addition to the patients, their spouses, who care for the patients, were involved. The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of couple therapy based on mindfulness to improve life satisfaction and pain...