1007 results for "Mindfulness"
The role of mindful acceptance and lucid dreaming in nightmare frequency and distress.
Scientific reports – September 21, 2022
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Frequent lucid dreamers reported lower nightmare frequency, highlighting a strong link between mindfulness and dream quality. In a study of 338 participants, those with high mindful acceptance experienced fewer nightmares. A second study with 187 frequent lucid dreamers showed positive correlations between lucid dreaming and mindfulness, particularly among individuals practicing meditation and lucid induction techniques. These findings suggest that cultivating mindfulness may enhance dream experiences and reduce nightmares, potentially offering clinical benefits for anxiety-related sleep disturbances.
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A theoretical and empirical association between lucid dreaming and mindfulness, as well as lucid dreaming and nightmares has previously been observ...
A single psilocybin dose is associated with long-term increased mindfulness, preceded by a proportional change in neocortical 5-HT2A receptor binding
European Neuropsychopharmacology – March 04, 2020
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A single dose of psilocybin significantly enhances personality Openness and mindfulness, with 10 healthy volunteers showing an average increase in Openness of 4.2 points and mindfulness scores rising by 0.5 after three months. Despite no overall change in cerebral 5-HT2AR binding, a negative correlation emerged between changes in mindfulness and 5-HT2AR levels, suggesting individual variability may influence long-term effects. These findings highlight psilocybin's potential as a transformative treatment in psychology and internal medicine, particularly for enhancing mindfulness.
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A single dose of the serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR) agonist psilocybin can have long-lasting beneficial effects on mood, personality, and potentia...
Mindfulness meditation alters alpha amplitude without affecting arousal.
International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology – June 14, 2025
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Mindfulness meditation can enhance attention without increasing stress. A study explored how daily Mindfulness practice affects brain activity (EEG Alpha waves) and physiological Arousal (SCL). Participants engaged in Meditation or listened to music, with their brain and skin responses measured. Findings showed Meditation reduced Alpha brain waves, reflecting enhanced attentional engagement. Importantly, while overall Arousal (SCL) decreased over time, this wasn't tied to the Alpha changes. This highlights how Mindfulness fosters a beneficial state of relaxed alertness, improving attentional control.
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Mindfulness meditation has experienced a surge in popularity due to its well-documented health benefits, although the mechanisms driving these bene...
Trait mindfulness and personality characteristics in a microdosing ADHD sample: a naturalistic prospective survey study
Frontiers in Psychiatry – October 16, 2023
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Microdosing psychedelics appears to alter fundamental psychological traits. A naturalistic study involving 44 adults with ADHD over four weeks revealed notable changes. Participants reported increased trait mindfulness, specifically in "description" and "non-judging" facets, and decreased Neuroticism, a key Big Five personality trait. Other personality aspects like Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, and Extraversion remained stable. This suggests microdosing may influence cognitive processes and offer a novel approach within clinical psychology or psychiatry, potentially impacting treatment for conditions like anxiety or depression.
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Background Microdosing (MD), repeatedly taking psychedelics in small, non-hallucinogenic amounts, has been practiced by individuals to relieve atte...
Enhancing Equanimity With Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: A Novel Framework for Mindfulness Interventions.
Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging – April 01, 2025
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Equanimity, the ability to maintain a calm and nonreactive state, plays a crucial role in mindfulness, enhancing emotional regulation and cognitive control. With a focus on its benefits, interventions targeting equanimity could significantly improve mindfulness practices. Notably, preliminary findings from studies involving 30 participants using noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) on the posterior cingulate cortex indicate that this technique can inhibit self-referential processing in the default mode network, promoting present-centered awareness. This promising approach may advance both theoretical understanding and practical applications of mindfulness.
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Mindfulness has gained widespread recognition for its benefits for mental health, cognitive performance, and well-being. However, the multifaceted ...
A Comparative Analysis on Mindfulness Interventions Between Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia and Masters' Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing Programs.
Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association – July 16, 2025
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Mindfulness interventions significantly enhanced the mental health of graduate nursing students, with 77 participants from CRNA and MEAGN programs reporting increased ease and confidence. After engaging in activities like music and meditation, over 80% of students felt more at ease, a stark contrast to pre-intervention sentiments. The positive feedback indicates that these strategies effectively improved students' perceptions of their stress management, highlighting the importance of mindfulness in higher education, particularly for those in demanding nursing programs.
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Purpose: The study's purposes were: (a) to explore the impact of mindfulness interventions regarding ease and confidence in the Certified Registere...
Nurturing compassion and cultural humility in health professions students through a brief mindfulness practice.
PEC innovation – December 15, 2024
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Engaging in brief mindfulness practices can significantly enhance compassion and cultural humility among health professions students. In a study involving 58 participants from U.S. undergraduate programs, those who practiced an eight-minute loving-kindness meditation three to four times weekly for two weeks showed notable improvements in mindfulness, compassion, and cultural humility. Effect sizes ranged from small to moderate, suggesting that such exercises are effective tools in health professions education, fostering essential qualities needed for future healthcare providers to address both individual and societal health issues.
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Given the importance of compassion and cultural humility in healthcare providers, the study aspired to investigate the effects of a brief mindfulne...
Neurophenomenological Investigation of Mindfulness Meditation "Cessation" Experiences Using EEG Network Analysis in an Intensively Sampled Adept Meditator.
Brain topography – September 01, 2024
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A remarkable finding reveals that an advanced meditator experienced 37 cessation events during over 6,000 hours of mindfulness training. Using electroencephalography (EEG) across 29 sessions, significant brain activity changes were observed: large-scale functional interactions in the alpha band decreased 21 seconds before cessations and returned to baseline within 40 seconds after. This shift was characterized by reduced connectivity from frontal to left temporal regions, suggesting a profound transformation in brain function linked to deep mindfulness meditation and its potential benefits for mental health and well-being.
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Mindfulness meditation is a contemplative practice that is informed by Buddhism. It has been proven effective for improving mental and physical hea...
Mindfulness or meditation therapy for Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
European journal of neurology – August 01, 2023
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Mindfulness and meditation therapies significantly enhance the quality of life for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). A meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials involving 337 patients showed a notable improvement in motor function, with a mean difference of -6.31 on the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III. Additionally, cognitive function improved (standard mean difference of 0.62). However, these therapies did not significantly affect gait velocity, daily living activities, or mood-related symptoms. Mindfulness practices may offer valuable support alongside traditional treatments for PD.
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. Mindfulness and meditation therapies have been demonstrate...
Examining the Dose-Response Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on Well-Being: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR research protocols – July 29, 2025
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Understanding the ideal "dose" of mindfulness meditation for boosting well-being is crucial. This research explores if more practice time in internet- and mobile-based interventions leads to greater positive results. Healthy adults are randomly assigned to daily mindfulness meditation courses of 10, 20, or 30 minutes, or a short control. The goal is to clarify the dose-response relationship, expecting longer meditation sessions to significantly enhance well-being.
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Mindfulness meditation has demonstrated modest benefits for mental health and well-being, although the relationship between practice dose and outco...
Impact of a Momentary Mindfulness Intervention on Rumination, Negative Affect, and their Dynamics in Daily Life.
Affective science – June 01, 2025
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Brief moments of mindfulness can significantly reduce negative thought patterns like rumination. A micro-randomized trial using ambulatory assessment investigated if short mindfulness interventions in daily life could lessen rumination and negative affect. Participants received smartphone prompts, completing either a mindfulness exercise or a control task, then reported their feelings. Results show these interventions successfully lowered both rumination and negative affect, suggesting a promising approach to improve daily emotional well-being.
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Rumination and negative affect are mutually reinforcing experiences. Their dynamic relation can confer vulnerability to psychopathology. Cultivatin...
No sustained attention differences in a longitudinal randomized trial comparing mindfulness based stress reduction versus active control.
PloS one – January 01, 2014
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While mindfulness is widely embraced, its specific impact on sustained attention has been rigorously tested. A trial compared eight weeks of mindfulness training to an active wellness program, hypothesizing mindfulness would uniquely improve visual discrimination and sustained attention. Using a visual task with community participants, findings revealed no superior improvement in sustained attention for mindfulness. However, both programs positively contributed to visual discrimination. This indicates mindfulness, as taught, may not offer unique sustained attention benefits over general wellness, but still provides positive cognitive contributions.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a secular form of meditation training. The vast majority of the extant literature investigating the he...
The individual and sequential effect of focused attention and open monitoring meditation on mindfulness skills.
PloS one – January 01, 2025
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Practicing focused attention (FA) meditation before open-monitoring (OM) meditation significantly enhances mindfulness skill acquisition. In a study involving 33 Japanese undergraduate and graduate novices, those in the FA-OM group exhibited higher scores in most mindfulness skills compared to a wait-list control. Specifically, awareness, describing, acceptance, and observing skills improved more rapidly in the FA-OM group. Conversely, the OM-FA group showed quicker gains in present-moment awareness. These findings suggest that the order of meditation practice primarily affects the process of developing mindfulness skills for beginners.
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Mindfulness meditation has two components: focused attention (FA) meditation and open-monitoring (OM) meditation. Based on traditional Buddhist pri...
Mindfulness Meditation and Network Neuroscience: Review, Synthesis, and Future Directions.
Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging – April 01, 2025
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Mindfulness meditation may significantly alter brain organization, particularly in key areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and thalamus. In a review of various studies, including randomized controlled trials with diverse samples, mindfulness training was linked to changes in structural and functional network properties, such as reduced intraconnectivity in the default mode network. While findings on overall connectivity metrics remain mixed, these insights highlight the potential of mindfulness to reshape brain networks, emphasizing the need for rigorous methodologies in future investigations.
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Network neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field, which can be used to understand the brain by examining the connections between its constituent ...
Mindfulness meditation modulates stress-eating and its neural correlates.
Scientific reports – March 27, 2024
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Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces stress-related eating behaviors, as demonstrated in a study involving 66 individuals prone to stress-eating. Participants who engaged in 31 days of mindfulness training reported lower tendencies for emotional eating and food cravings compared to those in a health training group. This behavioral improvement was supported by changes in brain connectivity, particularly between the hypothalamus and regions linked to reward and emotion regulation. These findings highlight mindfulness as a promising intervention for managing stress-induced overeating and its associated health risks.
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Stress-related overeating can lead to excessive weight gain, increasing the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Mindfulness meditation ha...
Implementation Readiness and Initial Effects of a Brief Mindfulness Audio Intervention Compared With a Brief Music Control During Daily Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Pilot Study.
Global advances in integrative medicine and health – January 01, 2024
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Mindfulness meditation during radiation therapy for prostate cancer significantly reduces fatigue and sleep disturbances. In a study involving 38 men, 76% enrolled, and the final program achieved an impressive 89% retention rate. Participants using mindfulness audio reported a notable 1.3-point reduction in fatigue and a 1.1-point decrease in sleep disturbance at three months compared to those listening to relaxing music. The intervention met feasibility and acceptability criteria, suggesting that brief mindfulness practices can effectively alleviate common side effects of radiation therapy.
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The most common and debilitating side effects of radiation therapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PC) are fatigue, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and depre...
Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Self-Transcendent States: Perceived Body Boundaries and Spatial Frames of Reference.
Mindfulness – May 01, 2020
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Mindfulness training significantly alters self-perception, promoting self-transcendence. In a study involving 45 healthy young adults, participants who underwent five mindfulness sessions exhibited a notable decrease in perceived body boundaries (12% effect size) and adopted more allocentric spatial frames of reference (6% effect size). The findings revealed an inverse relationship between perceived body boundaries and allocentric perspectives, suggesting that mindfulness practices help individuals expand their sense of self beyond physical limits. This transformation enhances spatial awareness, indicating profound implications for personal growth and well-being.
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Mindfulness training is believed to encourage self-transcendent states, but little research has examined this hypothesis. This study examined the e...
A prospective ecological momentary assessment study of an ayahuasca retreat: exploring the salutary impact of acute psychedelic experiences on subacute affect and mindfulness skills in daily life
Psychopharmacology – January 18, 2025
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Ayahuasca use notably improved mood and mindfulness skills for 36 participants. Post-retreat, individuals reported reduced negative affect and increased positive affect, alongside enhanced mindfulness in daily life. Acute psychedelic experiences, including emotional breakthroughs, predicted greater positive affect. This suggests Ayahuasca, a complex blend of alkaloids, profoundly influences psychology and affect. Only 5.5% experienced some mood deterioration, with no clinically significant adverse responses, highlighting its potential for further drug studies in clinical psychology.
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Abstract Rationale To examine the acute effects of ayahuasca use and their relationship to sub-acute changes in affect and mindfulness in a non-cli...
Mindfulness: Future Pathways and Cross-Fertilizations through Cultural Psychology.
Integrative psychological & behavioral science – December 21, 2024
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Mindfulness can lead to profound personal transformation, akin to a volcanic eruption that reshapes psychological needs. Integrating Maslow's hierarchy, this perspective emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and self-transcendence through meditation. With insights from various sources, including a commentary featuring 58 articles, the focus shifts towards personalizing mindfulness practices within diverse social and cultural contexts. This holistic approach advocates for adapting traditional frameworks to meet contemporary human needs, fostering deeper connections with oneself and the environment while exploring the spiritual dimensions of Daoism and semiotic resources.
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This commentary outlines a novel agenda for future mindfulness research, building on various authors' insights, particularly Indius (Indius, S. (20...
The effectiveness of mindfulness yoga on patients with major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies – September 08, 2023
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Mindfulness yoga shows promise for alleviating symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). A systematic review and meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials, involving 581 participants, revealed a moderate effect size of -0.53 in reducing depression severity. Additionally, during follow-up, a significant difference was noted with a mean difference of -7.42 in depression scores compared to control groups. While conclusive evidence remains elusive, the findings suggest that mindfulness yoga could be a beneficial and acceptable intervention for individuals struggling with MDD.
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Mindfulness yoga is a type of exercise that emphasizes the integration of mindfulness or meditation into yoga. The aim of this study was to determi...
Development of a school-based mindful yoga and meditation intervention module for enhancing adolescents' emotion regulation and well-being.
Journal of education and health promotion – January 01, 2025
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Adolescents experienced significant improvements in well-being, mindfulness, and emotion regulation, alongside reduced psychological distress, after engaging in a Mindful Yoga and Meditation program. This intervention, developed with insights from 21 interviews and 8 focus groups, and validated by 9 experts, supports SGD 3: Good health and well-being. A pilot with 18 high school students demonstrated the program's feasibility, suggesting that activity-based yoga and meditation practices can effectively foster emotion regulation and overall well-being in adolescents.
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Mindfulness and Yoga practices are well-established interventions for enhancing adolescent well-being. This study aimed to design, validate, and ev...
Development and Initial Validation of the State Four Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire.
Assessment – March 31, 2025
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The newly developed State Four Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (state-4FMQ) effectively measures mindfulness, demonstrating strong psychometric properties. In two studies involving 350 undergraduates, the state-4FMQ revealed a four-factor structure closely mirroring the established Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, minus Nonreactivity. Internal consistency was high, and the questionnaire displayed convergent, predictive, and construct validity. Notably, certain facets significantly predicted momentary well-being, highlighting the state-4FMQ's utility in assessing mindfulness across diverse contexts. This tool enhances understanding of mindfulness experiences during meditation.
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The current research aimed to provide initial psychometric validation of a new multifaceted mindfulness questionnaire (referred to as the State Fou...
Why is mindfulness helpful? Exploration of the flexibility of cortical control in practitioners of Buddhism.
Consciousness and cognition – June 28, 2025
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Our brains' ability to switch mental gears may be key to well-being. Research using neurofeedback revealed that Buddhist mindfulness practitioners excel at **alpha brain wave transformation**, demonstrating superior **mental flexibility**. This enhanced control over brain states correlated with higher **self-esteem** and **subjective well-being**. Findings suggest that consistent **Buddhist mindfulness** cultivates a more adaptable mind, leading to positive psychological benefits.
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Empirical evidence has demonstrated the beneficial effects of mindfulness in the enhancement of positive psychology factors and cognitive performan...
The effect of mindfulness training on improving attention and executive function in children with mild to borderline intellectual disability.
Applied neuropsychology. Child – May 12, 2025
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Mindfulness training significantly enhances attention and executive function in children with borderline intellectual functioning. In a study involving 60 children aged 7 to 9, those who participated in 24 sessions of mindfulness training showed marked improvements. Specifically, the mindfulness group scored higher in inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility compared to the control group. This suggests that targeted mindfulness interventions can effectively support cognitive development in children facing intellectual challenges, ultimately fostering better academic and social outcomes.
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness training on improving attention and executive function in children with mild to borderlin...
Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Meditation App Based on an Electroencephalography-Based Brain-Computer Interface in Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR mHealth and uHealth – May 03, 2023
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Patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation experienced significantly less discomfort when using a mindfulness meditation app. In a pilot randomized controlled trial involving 84 patients, those using the app reported lower pain (mean 4.6 vs. 5.7), anxiety (mean 36.7 vs. 42.3), and fatigue (mean 3.4 vs. 4.7) scores compared to conventional care. Additionally, the app group required less fentanyl (mean 3.96 mcg/kg vs. 4.85 mcg/kg). The intervention also resulted in fewer adverse events, highlighting its potential benefits in clinical practice.
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Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can generate considerable physical and psychological discomfort ...
Effect of online mindfulness intervention on anxiety, depression, and stress in patients with chronic diseases.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) – July 08, 2025
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Online mindfulness significantly reduces anxiety, depression, and stress among adults with chronic diseases. In a study involving 97 participants, those using the online platform (N = 47) experienced notable decreases in anxiety by Week 4 and Week 8. By Week 8, depression scores dropped significantly, along with stress levels. The control group (N = 50) showed no such improvements. These findings highlight the potential of digital mindfulness interventions as effective tools for enhancing mental health in patients managing chronic conditions.
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Online mindfulness may be an effective non-pharmacological mental health intervention. To evaluate the effectiveness of an online mindfulness platf...
Change starts with the body: Interoceptive appreciation mediates the effect of mindfulness training on behavior change - an effect moderated by depression severity.
Psychiatry research – December 01, 2024
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Mindfulness training significantly enhances health behavior change in individuals with depression, anxiety, or stress disorders. In a study involving 274 primary care patients, those undergoing Mindfulness Training for Primary Care showed improved action plan initiation levels. Interoceptive appreciation—how much participants trust and listen to their bodily signals—played a crucial role in this change. Notably, among the 132 participants with moderate-to-severe depression, trusting these signals partially mediated behavior change, suggesting that regaining body trust is vital for effective self-management and adherence to healthy behaviors.
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Mindfulness catalyzes health behavior change. Yet, interoception is dysregulated in depression, potentially impairing behavioral activation. We exa...
Mindfulness to improve the mental health of university students. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Frontiers in public health – January 01, 2023
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Mindfulness programs significantly enhance mental health among university students, as evidenced by a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies involving hundreds of participants. These interventions, lasting between 8 weeks to 3 months, showed clear improvements in mental well-being. The analysis utilized the PEDro scale to ensure quality, drawing from an initial pool of 321 studies. With growing interest in mental health support for students, this evidence underscores the value of mindfulness practices in promoting emotional resilience and overall well-being in academic settings.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the effects of a mindfulness program on mental health in university students. A systematic ...
A LLM-Based Chatbot for Mindfulness Practice with Older Adults: A Development and Usability Study.
Studies in health technology and informatics – May 15, 2025
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A prototype AI mindfulness coach, fine-tuned from ChatGPT, shows promise in enhancing mental health and wellness for older adults. In a pre-study with 15 participants using a mindfulness app, feedback highlighted essential design elements like voice and interactivity. The chatbot aims to support mindfulness practices tailored to older users, addressing their unique needs in digital health. By integrating large language models into healthcare, this innovative approach could significantly improve mental well-being among older populations, making mindfulness more accessible and engaging.
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This study explores the development and usability of a Large Language Model (LLM)-based chatbot designed to support mindfulness practice for older ...
A bibliometrics review of the journal mindfulness: science mapping the literature from 2012 to 2022.
Frontiers in psychology – January 01, 2024
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A remarkable 1,950 articles published in the journal Mindfulness from 2012 to 2022 reveal significant growth in the field, with a marked increase in annual publications. The United States leads contributions, showcasing its dominance in research output. A knowledge graph highlights five key clusters: mindfulness, meditation, depression, stress, and self-compassion. Notably, mindfulness research in Taiwan's education sector remains underdeveloped, indicating an urgent need for increased support and exploration across various thematic domains to enhance understanding and application of mindfulness practices.
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This study conducts a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science database on 1,950 articles published in the journal Mindfulness from 2012 to 2...
Implementing twelve-weeks of loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness of breathing for adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury and their parents: a mixed method pilot study.
BMC psychology – July 23, 2025
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Loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness of breathing show promise for adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). In a pilot study with 28 adolescents and their parents over twelve weeks, participants reported a significant decrease in NSSI behaviors and depressive symptoms at three-month follow-up. Satisfaction ratings averaged 4.27 out of 5. While 14% of adolescents and 33% of parents dropped out, qualitative feedback highlighted positive experiences and improved parent-child relationships, suggesting these practices may enhance emotional regulation and family dynamics.
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Psychosocial interventions for adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) still needs investigation. This study aims to explore the feasibilit...
Predictors of Psychedelic Experience: A Thematic Analysis
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs – October 05, 2022
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Nature and music can de-escalate adverse reactions to psychoactive substances like Psilocybin and MDMA. A thematic analysis of twenty-two first-person accounts revealed six key factors shaping psychedelic experiences: nature, music, preparation, mindset, understanding, and motivation. For clinical psychology and social psychology, understanding these predictors is crucial. Perception of hallucinogens, regardless of chemical synthesis and alkaloids, is deeply influenced. This work in Psychedelics and Drug Studies highlights how a careful set of conditions can mitigate harm and influence neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, aiding psychotherapists in harm reduction.
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Research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances is expanding. A limitation within this field is the unpredictability of individual ...
Exploring the Impact of Different Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on College Students' Resilience: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress – August 01, 2025
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Even brief mindfulness meditation can immediately calm the body's stress response. A study on college students demonstrated that just a few moments of mindfulness meditation significantly reduced blood pressure and improved heart rate variability. An 8-week mindfulness meditation program further enhanced resilience among college students, with these positive effects sustained long-term. This indicates that various mindfulness meditation practices offer effective ways for college students to manage stress and build lasting resilience.
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Resilience helps mitigate the negative impacts of stress and promotes effective adaptation in adverse situations. This study investigated the impac...
Effect of a mindfulness program on stress, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, social support, and life satisfaction: a quasi-experimental study in college students.
Frontiers in psychology – January 01, 2025
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Engaging in a mindfulness program significantly enhances college students' mental health. In a study of 128 participants, those who completed a 12-week mindfulness meditation course experienced reductions in stress (effect size: 0.376), anxiety (0.538), and depression (0.091). Additionally, improvements were noted in sleep quality (0.306), social support (0.704), and life satisfaction (0.510). These results highlight the potential of mindfulness practices to alleviate anxiety and boost overall well-being during the challenging university years, fostering healthier academic environments.
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The university experience often brings various personal and academic challenges that can negatively impact students' mental health. This research a...
Decoding Mindfulness With Multivariate Predictive Models.
Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging – April 01, 2025
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Mindfulness meditation significantly influences brain mechanisms, with evidence showing that it can reduce somatic pain and drug cravings. Utilizing multivariate predictive models enhances understanding of these effects, moving beyond traditional brain mapping. For instance, a study employing state induction and neuromarker identification revealed that 75% of participants demonstrated improved attention control after mindfulness training. This innovative approach not only distinguishes between focused attention and mind wandering but also highlights the importance of tailoring predictive models to individual versus population-based strategies in cognitive neuroscience.
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Identifying the brain mechanisms that underlie the salutary effects of mindfulness meditation and related practices is a critical goal of contempla...
Mindfulness meditation experiences of novice practitioners in an online intervention: Trajectories, predictors, and challenges.
Applied psychology. Health and well-being – February 01, 2022
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Mindfulness interventions can significantly enhance well-being, but individual responses vary widely. In a 3-week guided meditation program with 175 novice participants, experiences of effort, meaning, and boredom evolved positively; meditation became less effortful for many. Those with higher baseline self-management and autonomous motivation were more engaged and found the process rewarding. Conversely, individuals with lower self-regulation or higher rumination struggled, often perceiving mindfulness as tedious and ultimately dropping out. This highlights the importance of self-determination theory in optimizing activity-related experiences during mindfulness practices.
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The benefits of mindfulness interventions are well-known, but their challenges and individual differences in reactions to these challenges are much...
Occupational Therapist-Led Mindfulness Training Program for Older Adults Living with Early Cognitive Decline in Primary Care: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports – January 01, 2023
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Mindfulness training significantly reduces anxiety among older adults with early cognitive deficits, enhancing their overall well-being. In a pilot study involving 27 participants aged 60 and above, those who underwent an 8-week mindfulness program reported a notable decrease in anxiety, with a mean difference of 3.90 points compared to the wait-list control group. This improvement corresponds to a large effect size (d = 0.80). Mindfulness meditation shows promise as a health promotion strategy in primary care, potentially improving psychological outcomes and daily living activities for this vulnerable population.
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Community-dwelling older adults with early cognitive deficits experience less efficiency in performing everyday life tasks, resulting in decreased ...
The effect of mindfulness meditation on depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scientific reports – August 30, 2024
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Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces depressive symptoms, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis of 26 randomized controlled trials involving diverse participants revealed a strong effect size of -1.14, indicating substantial improvement in mental health. With depression affecting 280 million people globally, these findings underscore the importance of mindfulness as an effective intervention. Implementing meditation practices could serve as a valuable tool for individuals grappling with depression in these challenging times, offering hope and relief from debilitating symptoms.
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Currently, 280 million people worldwide experience depression, ranking it third in the global burden of disease. The incidence of depression has ri...
Feasibility of a mindfulness app in parents of a child with medical complexity: A pilot study.
Applied nursing research : ANR – April 01, 2024
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A mindfulness app significantly reduced depressive symptoms in parents of children with medical complexities. In a pilot study involving eight mothers, participants used the app for four weeks, completing questionnaires before and after. Results indicated that 75% of participants experienced decreased depression, while family functioning improved among those using the app. This suggests that integrating mindfulness practices into the lives of these parents is not only feasible but also beneficial in managing stress and enhancing family dynamics amidst challenging circumstances.
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The prevalence of pediatric chronic conditions is increasing rapidly. Parents of a child with medical complexity (CMC) experience stress, depressio...
Mindfulness meditation use in chronic pain treatment in rural Australia: Pitfalls and potential - A case report.
Journal of neurosciences in rural practice – January 01, 2023
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Mindfulness meditation shows promise as a treatment for chronic pain, particularly in rural settings where access to care can be limited. In a case involving a patient from New South Wales, significant improvements in quality of life were observed despite challenges in existing research quality and mixed outcomes. With over 70% of chronic pain patients reporting difficulties in managing their condition, mindfulness offers a potential pathway to enhance well-being and cope with the complexities of aging and pain management.
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Mindfulness is a state of awareness characterized by open and non-judgmental recognition of thoughts and sensations and an ability to resist the us...
The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Nursing Students' Stress and Anxiety Levels.
Nursing education perspectives
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Mindfulness meditation significantly lowers stress and anxiety levels among nursing students. In a study involving 145 participants, those who engaged with weekly meditation recordings reported notably reduced stress and anxiety compared to a control group that received nursing-related content. The intervention demonstrated clear benefits, with the experimental group showing marked improvements on the Perceived Stress Scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Scale. These findings suggest that incorporating mindfulness practices can enhance the mental well-being of nursing students facing high academic pressures.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a virtual mindfulness meditation intervention on stress and anxiety levels of 145 nursing stud...
Naturalistic Psilocybin Use Increases Mind Perception but not Atheist-Believer status: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
OpenAlex – June 09, 2023
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Psychedelic experiences significantly enhance how individuals perceive minds in various entities. A psychology longitudinal study with 657 participants tracked beliefs before and after a planned psychedelic encounter, often involving psilocybin. While mind perception increased across living and non-living targets, there was little change in naturalism-related metaphysical beliefs or Atheist-Believer status. This cognitive psychology research, contributing to psychedelics and drug studies, highlights a specific shift in perception rather than fundamental changes in core spiritual or non-naturalistic convictions.
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Recent studies suggest psychedelic use may be associated with changes in a variety of beliefs or belief-like states, including increased 1) mind pe...
Ayahuasca’s Antidepressant Effects Covary with Behavioral Activation as Well as Mindfulness
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs – September 30, 2019
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Ayahuasca, a South American hallucinogen, significantly reduces depression symptoms, with 67% of participants reporting improvements after the experience. A survey of 152 individuals revealed that mindfulness was strongly linked to lower depression severity (r = -0.670), while behavioral activation showed a moderate connection (r = -0.474). Changes in depressive symptoms correlated with mindfulness and behavioral activation subscales, indicating both factors play vital roles in Ayahuasca's antidepressant effects. Tracking these elements in clinical trials could enhance treatment strategies for depression.
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Ayahuasca, a plant-based hallucinogen that serves as a spiritual medicine in South America, has improved depression in at least one placebo-control...
Psychedelic Experiences Increase Mind Perception but do not Change Atheist-Believer Status: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs – May 07, 2024
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A fascinating longitudinal study reveals a profound psychological shift: psilocybin experiences significantly alter perception, increasing "mind perception" across a variety of entities, from plants to rocks. Among 657 participants, this change, relevant to Social Psychology, occurred after psilocybin use, an alkaloid studied in Psychedelics and Drug Studies. However, core metaphysical beliefs, including dualism, and Atheist-Believer status remained largely unchanged. This suggests psilocybin influences how individuals perceive the world, not their fundamental philosophical stances, offering insights for Developmental Psychology and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies.
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Recent studies suggest psychedelic use may be associated with changes in a variety of beliefs or belief-like states, including increased 1) mind pe...
Ego-depletion and motor skill performance under pressure-experimental effects of a short term virtual-reality based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback.
Scientific reports – July 30, 2024
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A brief virtual reality-based mindfulness breathing meditation can significantly enhance sports performance under pressure. In two experiments involving 34 participants, those who engaged in this meditation after experiencing ego depletion improved their skills—executing 20 basketball free throws or penalty kicks—compared to those who took a resting break. Specifically, the meditation effectively countered the negative effects of ego depletion, showcasing its potential as a valuable tool for athletes looking to maintain self-control and optimize performance in high-stress situations.
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Ego-depletion describes a state of mind, where the capacity for self-control is temporarily depleted after a primary self-control action. The aim o...
The Effect of Mindfulness Practices on Positive Thinking and Stress Coping Behaviors of Earthquake Survivor Nursing Students: A Nonrandomized Controlled Study.
Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association – June 05, 2025
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Understanding effective support for those enduring immense stress is vital. Research explored if mindfulness practices could enhance positive thinking and coping behavior in nursing students, specifically disaster victims. A controlled study provided mindfulness training to one group. The findings revealed that for these students, mindfulness did not significantly improve their positive thinking skills or stress coping behavior following a disaster. This valuable insight suggests alternative approaches may better aid this specific group of disaster victims in managing stress.
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Purpose: This study was conducted to reveal the effect of mindfulness practices on nursing students' stress-coping behaviors and positive thinking ...
Integrating mindfulness into the academic curriculum: A qualitative study.
Journal of American college health : J of ACH – June 05, 2025
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College students who learned meditation techniques showed remarkable improvements in stress management and self-awareness. Through contemplative education practices, including Koru Mindfulness exercises, participants developed practical tools for emotional regulation and academic focus. The program, integrated into regular coursework, helped students cultivate mindfulness habits that enhanced both their classroom performance and overall wellbeing.
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Objective: Most undergraduate students experience high stress levels, necessitating university support. Meditation-based programs can encourage stu...
Mindfulness Training Enhances Students' Executive Functioning and Social Emotional Skills.
Applied developmental science – January 01, 2025
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Mindfulness training can significantly enhance cognitive flexibility and social-emotional skills in fifth graders. In a study involving 292 students from 21 classrooms, those participating in an 8-week mindfulness program showed improved performance on cognitive tasks, with gains reflected in their end-of-year social-emotional learning grades. Specifically, the intervention group outperformed control peers in cognitive flexibility assessments and achieved better report card grades, suggesting that mindfulness can effectively support executive function and emotional regulation, fostering prosocial behavior among young learners.
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More research is needed to understand the effects of school-based mindfulness programs in the years before adolescence, which represent a critical ...
Neural regulation of pain anticipation is associated with mindful behavior change in patients with anxiety or depression: A pilot study.
Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging – March 01, 2025
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Mindfulness training significantly enhances the ability to initiate health behavior changes in individuals with anxiety and depression. In a study involving 50 patients, after 8 weeks of Mindfulness Training for Primary Care, participants showed a notable increase in brain activity related to pain anticipation, specifically in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex. This increase correlated strongly (r=0.77) with successful initiation of action plans for health behaviors. Additionally, improvements in emotion regulation skills were linked to this neural response, suggesting mindfulness fosters resilience against discomfort in chronic illness management.
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Behavior change often requires overcoming discomfort or difficult emotions. Emotional dysregulation associated with anxiety or depression may preve...
Modulation of Posterior Default Mode Network Activity During Interoceptive Attention and Relation to Mindfulness.
Biological psychiatry global open science – November 01, 2024
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Elevated alpha activity in the posterior default mode network (pDMN) may indicate challenges in maintaining attention to breath during mindfulness tasks. In a study involving 324 participants aged 15 to 91, greater consistency in breath-monitoring response times correlated with improved performance on attention tasks. Notably, individuals with low mindfulness reported longer breath responses and exhibited heightened pDMN activity, which adapted to task difficulty. This suggests that pDMN activity can serve as an objective marker for interoceptive attention difficulties linked to mindfulness practices.
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Interoceptive attention to internal sensory signals, such as the breath, is fundamental to mindfulness. However, interoceptive attention can be dif...