Journal of Attention Disorders
January 6, 2020
Dirk E. M. Geurts, Melanie P. J. Schellekens, L. Janssen et al.
Objective: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been demonstrated to be effective in adults with ADHD. The aim of the current study was to examine its possible working mechanisms. Method: In the context of an randomized controlled trial (RCT), MBCT + TAU (treatment as usual) (n = 43) versus TAU (n = 51), we used mediation analyses to examine whether reduction of clinician-rated ADHD...
Trials
January 6, 2020
Artjom Frick, Isabel Thinnes, Ulrich Stangier
Depression is a widespread disorder with severe impacts for individuals and society, especially in its chronic form. Current treatment approaches for persistent depression have focused primarily on reducing negative affect and have paid little attention to promoting positive affect. Previous studies have shown that metta meditation increases positive affect in chronically depressed patients....
BMC Psychiatry
January 6, 2020
Sarah Frances, Frances Shawyer, Bruno Cayoun et al.
Effective transdiagnostic treatments for patients presenting with principal or comorbid symptoms of anxiety and depression enable more efficient provision of mental health care and may be particularly suitable for the varied population seen in primary healthcare settings. Mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MiCBT) is a transdiagnostic intervention that integrates aspects of CBT,...
Psychology and Health
January 5, 2020
N. Schutte, J. Malouff, S. Keng
Abstract Objective: Telomeres are the caps at the end of chromosomes. Short telomeres are a biomarker for worsening health and early death. Design: The present study consolidated research on meditation and telomere length through a meta-analysis of results of studies examining the effect of meditation on telomere length by comparing the telomere length of meditating participants with...
Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology
January 4, 2020
Background and Aims: Student life has its challenges although it offers new opportunities for the individual. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on reducing anxiety and improving the quality of life as well as perceived academic control of students. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest and posttest...
Art Therapy
January 2, 2020
C. Campenni, Ashley Hartman
Abstract This randomized controlled study examined effects of mandala (structured and unstructured) and instruction (directed expression and free expression) on state anxiety, mood, and state mindfulness. Participants included 69 undergraduates randomly assigned to one of four conditions following anxious mood induction. The design followed 2 (mandala) X 2 (instruction) X 3 (time) mixed...
Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought
January 2, 2020
Within social work education, contemplative practices are a way of improving and supporting positive student development while providing a holistic educational experience. Contemplative practices assist students in developing valuable coping skills and self-regulation, while also teaching techniques for stress reduction. This article begins with an introduction to contemplative practices and...
2020
Jenna M Wilson, Audrey Weiss, Natalie J. Shook
Abstract Perceived social support has consistently been associated with better psychological well-being, but the pathway(s) through which social support increases positive psychological outcomes (e.g., life satisfaction) and reduces negative psychological outcomes (e.g., depression) remain unknown. Potentially, social support may encourage a more balanced, self-forgiving, and positive...
International Journal of Applied and Fundamental Research (Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований)
2020
I. Kanunikov, Y. Kuperin, G. Chernykh
МЕДИТАЦИЯ И НЕЙРОПЛАСТИЧНОСТЬ. РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ДЗАДЗЕН МЕДИТАЦИИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ РЕКУРРЕНТНОЙ ЭНТРОПИИ ЭЭГКануников И
Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
2020
Zeinab Jalambadani
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) in promoting life style in Iranian menopausal women. Methods: This study was a quasi experimental study that was conducted on 104 menopausal women in Neyshabur,Iran 2018. One hundred and four menopausal women completed both the pre- and post-study measurements. The MBAT group...