Mindfulness
May 21, 2018
Kelly Birtwell, Kate Williams, Harm van Marwijk et al.
208 citations
Mindfulness has transdiagnostic applicability, but little is known about how people first begin to practice mindfulness and what sustains practice in the long term. The aim of the present research was to explore the experiences of a large sample of people practicing mindfulness, including difficulties with practice and associations between formal and informal mindfulness practice and wellbeing....
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
May 21, 2018
Ryan Askey-Jones
24 citations
WHAT IS KNOWN OF THE SUBJECT: Burnout is a major concern within the NHS impacting negatively on mental healthcare professionals. Evidence suggests that burnout can lead to reduced productivity and reduced quality of care for patients. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating burnout for healthcare professionals. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING...
Scientific Reports
May 21, 2018
Paul B Sharp, Bradley P Sutton, Erick J Paul et al.
Although mindfulness meditation is known to provide a wealth of psychological benefits, the neural mechanisms involved in these effects remain to be well characterized. A central question is whether the observed benefits of mindfulness training derive from specific changes in the structural brain connectome that do not result from alternative forms of experimental intervention. Measures of...
Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi
May 20, 2018
YU Yongju, Peng Li, Botao Liu et al.
1 citation
Objective To investigate the relationships between mindfulness, anxiety and depression in surface warship soldiers and the mediating role of attentional control. Methods Chinese versions of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Attentional Control Scale (ACS) and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) were used to survey 475...
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
May 18, 2018
Burcu Goksan Yavuz, Mesut Yavuz, Arzu Önal
3 citations
PURPOSE: We hypothesized that attention deficit hyperactivity symptoms would negatively correlate with the level of mindfulness. DESIGN AND METHOD: Seventy-six subjects referred to the outpatient psychiatry unit and 32 healthy control subjects filled out the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS), and the...
European Journal of Psychotraumatology
May 17, 2018
Yuanyuan An, Guangzhe Yuan, Zhen Liu et al.
Background: Previous studies have shown that parental attachment is associated with low severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and low academic burnout in individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Objective: The present study investigated the ways in which parental attachment is related to PTSD symptoms and academic burnout in Chinese traumatized adolescents by considering...
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
May 17, 2018
Jon K. Amundson
3 citations
This special issue was a project initiated by Dr. Assen Alladin, whose unexpected death on November 14, 2017, occurred prior to its completion. His death, however, was not to impede his desire, as ...
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
May 16, 2018
Melissa Turkal, Luann G. Richardson, Thomas W. Cline et al.
11 citations
Background and objective: There is a vast amount of literature documenting the epidemic of stress and burnout within the nursing profession. It is well established that chronic stress contributes to burnout among nursing staff and students. Research suggests that organizational change, curriculum adjustment, and mindfulness interventions can contribute to decreased stress and better outcomes...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
May 15, 2018
Otis L Owens, Jenay M Beer, Ligia I Reyes et al.
Background: Up to 70% of lung cancer survivors are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common, debilitating, comorbid disease. Lung cancer and COPD are both characterized by symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, and psychological distress. These distressing chronic symptoms are exacerbated by stress and detract from an individual's quality of life. Objective: The aim...
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
May 15, 2018
Andrew Samy Helmy Hanna, Aileen M. Pidgeon
16 citations
Objective: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in cultivating resilience and are widely accepted as efficacious in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders. This paper explores the feasibility of a Mindful-Awareness and Resilience Skills Training (MARST) program to enhance mindfulness and resilience, as a means of increasing psychological well-being and...