This multiple methods study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes associated with participation in the Mindfulness and Self‐Compassion for Children and Caregivers course (MSC‐CC). School‐age youth are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. Self‐compassion skills are accessible, evidence‐based, transdiagnostic tools that can help children...
Background: This study compared the effects of mindfulness training (MT) and cognitive-behavioral training (CBT) on ADHD symptoms, test anxiety, and self-concept in children with ADHD and explored potential pathways of change associated with the two interventions. Methods: After a two-stage screening and eligibility confirmation procedure, 63 children with ADHD were included in the final...
DedicaJuly 6, 2026Saul de Melo Ibiapina Neres, Daisy Inocência Margarida de Lemos, Eleonardo Pereira Rodrigues et al.
A adolescência é um período crítico de desenvolvimento caracterizado por mudanças emocionais intensas, sendo a ansiedade um dos transtornos mais prevalentes nesse ciclo. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a influência de práticas de Mindfulness na redução dos níveis de ansiedade em adolescentes do ensino médio de uma escola pública no interior do Piauí. Participaram 47 estudantes,...
Background: Burnout among nurses is a significant issue due to high work demands, emotional burdens, and limited resources in hospitals, including private hospitals like Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan. This condition is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization of patients, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment, which impacts the quality of nursing care. Several studies over...
The breath counting task (BCT) has shown evidence of validity as a behavioral measure of mindfulness in healthy populations but remains largely untested in clinical contexts. The BCT is a computerized measure of present-moment awareness based on breath-counting accuracy. This study provides a preliminary evaluation of its validity in adults with advanced cancer and their family caregivers....
Meditation practice has been associated with changes in EEG oscillatory activity, although findings across studies remain heterogeneous. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined frequency-specific EEG patterns associated with meditation practice. Frequency-specific random-effects meta-analyses and multilevel nested mixed-effects meta-regression models were used to account for the...
Abstract Mindfulness, a psychological capacity, is often diminished in patients with breast cancer. This decline can negatively impact mental and physical health, behavioral regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Consequently, interventions to enhance mindfulness are crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of logotherapy on mindfulness levels in patients with mastectomized breast...
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health problems in adolescence, and its onset often coincides with the secondary school years. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown short-term benefits for reducing anxiety in young people, but the durability of these benefits after treatment remains uncertain. To inform clinical and school-based practice, a quantitative synthesis focused...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a severe, complex condition that has significant adverse effects on the physical, social, and economic well-being of patients. The mindfulness skills training module of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DPT) as a stand-alone treatment is an effective treatment for BPD. However, borderline patients often fail to engage in mindfulness interventions due to...
Abstract Background Negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) remain insufficiently treated and require novel therapeutic approaches. Oxytocin may improve negative symptoms, although its effects appear highly context-dependent according to the social salience hypothesis. We conducted a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study combining intranasal oxytocin with...