Background: Guided by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this study examined whether trait mindfulness and psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance-related processes, assessed using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), were statistically linked to the association between physical exercise and depressive symptoms among college students. Methods: A...
JMIR NursingJune 22, 2026Gloria Guerrero-Pertiñez, Vera Carbonell, Jonathan Joseph Dawood-Histrova et al.
Background: Health care professionals are exposed to high levels of occupational stress, emotional exhaustion, and anxiety-depressive symptoms. Digital interventions using mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches have shown promising results in improving psychological well-being in this population. The MINDxYOU program is a self-guided digital intervention designed to reduce perceived...
Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are promising evidence-based interventions to mitigate the mental health crisis amongst young adults. This meta-analysis investigated MBPs’ impact on mental health outcomes and facets of mindfulness to inform the design of precise, evidence-based interventions addressing young adults' needs. Methods Systematic searches were conducted using...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effects of brief mindfulness meditation on emotion regulation and its underlying brain functional network mechanisms in college students using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), thereby providing neuroscientific evidence for mindfulness-based interventions targeting emotional health. Method A total of 59 college students were...
Abstract Objectives: This study examined the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention based on the Wheel of Awareness practice on psychological distress and access to internal states, within the framework of the Seeking Proxies for Internal States (SPIS) model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The intervention aimed to enhance mindfulness skills, improve access to internal experiences,...
This review explores the therapeutic potential of hypnosis and meditation in managing phobias and mental disorders, particularly as non-pharmacological adjuncts in psychotherapeutic practice. The increasing global incidence of mental health conditions, coupled with interest in integrative treatment approaches, underscores the relevance of this study. A systematic review of peer-reviewed...
Perceived post-traumatic growth (PTG) refers to self-reported positive change resulting from the struggle with a traumatic experience. There is evidence that mindfulness- and acceptance- based interventions (MABIs) can increase perceived PTG, but this has yet to be reviewed or assessed using meta-analysis. This study investigated the effectiveness of MABIs at increasing perceived PTG across the...
HealthcareJune 21, 2026Ebru Durusoy, Abdülhakim İbrahim Ulusoy, Özge Önürmen Zeyrek et al.
Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness-based approaches are increasingly used as complementary interventions for symptom management. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based yoga (MBY) delivered via telerehabilitation in individuals with fibromyalgia....
Meditation and mindfulness are now used in almost every area of society, from schools and workplaces to hospitals, prisons, and wellbeing apps. Yet despite their widespread adoption, we still know little about the ethical impact these practices have on people. This thesis addresses that gap by examining how contemplative practices shape personal moral thought, emotion, and behaviour, and how...