1007 results for "Mindfulness"
Effects of mindfulness training on sustained attention and mind-wandering in older adults: Results from the HealthyAgers randomized controlled trial.
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences – November 21, 2025
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Remarkably, older adults can sharpen their attentional control. A randomized trial investigated if eight weeks of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction improved focus compared to an active control program. Participants positively reported fewer task-unrelated thoughts, and showed improved performance on a key attention task over time, suggesting benefits for cognitive function in aging.
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Older adults exhibit age-related declines in processes of attentional control, demonstrating an emergent need to identify mind-body interventions t...
Cyberdelics in context: On the prospects and challenges of mind-manifesting technologies.
Frontiers in psychology – January 01, 2022
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Digital experiences can be as profound as chemical ones. This analysis explores what **psychedelics** teach us about **cyberdelics** – technologies like **virtual reality** – and their potential for mind-manifestation. It argues that cultural context, or 'set and setting,' is vital. These emerging **imaginaries** aim to move us beyond **consumerism** towards awe and transcendence, highlighting positive pathways despite societal hurdles.
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The concept of cyberdelics emerged in the 1980s and 1990s as an umbrella term denoting the nexus connecting cybernetic (digital) technologies and p...
Enhancing interoceptive awareness in chronic pain and opioid misuse via mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement.
Drug and alcohol dependence – June 02, 2025
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Many individuals with substance use issues report altered body awareness. For those with chronic pain, lower interoceptive awareness was specifically linked to higher opioid misuse. A Mindfulness-based program significantly enhanced interoception, successfully reducing opioid misuse over nine months. This suggests that boosting interoceptive awareness is a promising strategy for managing chronic pain and addressing opioid misuse.
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Individuals with substance use disorders often report altered interoceptive awareness of internal bodily signals. However, it is unclear whether th...
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Depressive Symptoms and Their Relationship to Interoceptive Awareness: A Systematic Review.
Alpha psychiatry – December 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based approaches significantly reduce depression and improve body awareness in adults. A review of six studies, involving 646 participants, confirms that interventions like Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy effectively alleviate depressive symptoms. These programs also enhance interoceptive awareness – the ability to sense internal bodily signals – which appears to be a key mechanism in improving mental well-being. This suggests mindfulness offers a powerful tool for managing adult depression.
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in treating depression, enhancing interocep...
[Mind-body medicine in pain management].
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) – December 01, 2023
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Chronic pain impacts approximately 3 million people in Germany, often with limited relief from traditional drug therapies. Mind-body medicine (MBM), particularly mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), meditation, and yoga, has shown significant promise in lowering pain intensity. When integrated with evidence-based complementary medicine, MBM enhances self-efficacy and self-care while minimizing side effects. Notably, reducing stress is crucial in this approach, offering a holistic solution for those seeking relief from chronic pain through integrative and complementary methods.
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Chronic pain affects around 3 million people in Germany. The drug therapies used are only effective to a limited extent and sometimes have consider...
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Potential Synergies
Mindfulness – September 01, 2023
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) shows strong potential to enhance psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. This integrative approach, combining systematic meditation training with cognitive therapy, targets five core processes: acceptance, presence, concentration, decentering, and embracing difficulties. MBCT's emphasis on nonjudgmental presence and cognitive restructuring can uniquely equip individuals to navigate challenging psychedelic experiences and their integration. This complementary psychological intervention may offer advantages over Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, supporting psychotherapists in optimizing outcomes in psychedelic drug studies.
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Abstract Objectives The mindfulness-informed intervention that has so far received the most attention as an adjunct to psychedelic-assisted psychot...
Mindfulness-induced endogenous theta stimulation occasions self-transcendence and inhibits addictive behavior.
Science advances – October 14, 2022
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Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) significantly improved self-regulation in long-term opioid users, with 165 participants showing increased frontal midline theta (FMΘ) during meditation. This increase was linked to self-transcendent experiences like ego dissolution and bliss. Compared to a psychotherapy control group, those practicing MORE exhibited reduced opioid misuse, with FMΘ acting as a mediator for these changes. By enhancing FMΘ, mindfulness may help "reset" dysfunctional brain networks involved in addiction, offering a promising avenue for treatment strategies.
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Self-regulation is instantiated by theta oscillations (4 to 8 Hz) in neurons of frontal midline brain regions. Frontal midline theta (FMΘ) is inver...
The effect of an adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program on mental health, maternal bonding and birth outcomes in psychosocially vulnerable pregnant women: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in a Danish hospital-based outpatient setting.
BMC complementary medicine and therapies – October 14, 2023
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) shows promise in improving mental health for pregnant women, particularly those with a history of mental disorders or psychosocial vulnerabilities. With 240 participants recruited from a Copenhagen clinic, the study aims to assess mental wellbeing nine months post-randomization. Initial findings suggest significant reductions in stress and anxiety, highlighting self-compassion as a key factor. This non-pharmacological approach could enhance maternal wellbeing and support smoother transitions to parenthood, making it relevant for a broader population of expectant mothers.
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Stress and mental disorders in pregnancy can adversely affect the developing fetus. Women with a preconception history of mental disorders or of ps...
A Validation Study of the Mindfulness-Based Interventions Teaching Assessment Criteria for Assessing Mindfulness-Based Intervention Teacher Skill: Inter-Rater Reliability and Predictive Validity.
Global advances in integrative medicine and health – January 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in reducing anxiety, with higher teaching quality linked to better outcomes. In a study of 21 MBSR teachers rated by three independent assessors, inter-rater reliability improved significantly with multiple raters, yielding ICCs from 0.6 to 0.8. Among 152 MBSR students, anxiety, depression, and fatigue showed notable improvements over four months, with reductions of 2.3 to 6.3 points on PROMIS measures. Notably, each unit increase in MBI:TAC ratings correlated with a 0.31 decrease in anxiety scores, highlighting the importance of intervention fidelity in mindfulness training.
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Prior data suggests the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: (MBI) Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC) has good inter-rater reliability, but many ra...
Mindful young brains and minds: a systematic review of the neural correlates of mindfulness-based interventions in youth.
Brain imaging and behavior – April 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based interventions may significantly enhance brain connectivity in children and adolescents. Analyzing 13 studies with 467 participants aged 5-18, findings revealed that 76.9% employed a pre-post intervention design. Resting-state fMRI was the most common method, showing increased functional connectivity in key brain networks. Additionally, diffusion-weighted imaging indicated improvements in white matter properties. Task-based fMRI highlighted decreased activation in the default mode network during mindfulness practice. These changes suggest potential benefits for self-regulation and cognitive control among youth, although variability in methodologies limits broader conclusions.
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This systematic narrative review examines neuroimaging studies that investigated the neural correlates of mindfulness-based interventions in youth ...
Meditation Practice, Mindfulness, and Pain-Related Outcomes in Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Episodic Migraine.
Mindfulness – April 01, 2023
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Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) significantly impact migraine management. In a clinical trial with 98 participants, those in the enhanced mindfulness-based stress reduction group (n = 50) showed a notable reduction in headache frequency, particularly among individuals with stronger mesocorticolimbic connectivity. Specifically, greater meditation practice duration correlated with increased mindfulness and reduced pain catastrophizing. While meditation improved pain-related cognitions, it did not significantly affect headache severity. These findings suggest that enhancing motivation for meditation practice could further improve outcomes for migraine patients.
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Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as promising prophylactic episodic migraine treatments. The present study investigated biopsych...
Designing Voice Interfaces to Support Mindfulness-Based Pain Management
arXiv Preprint Archive – September 13, 2023
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Voice technology offers new hope for chronic pain sufferers through mindfulness practice. Research with mindfulness experts shows voice interfaces can effectively guide meditation at home, especially benefiting those with limited mobility. The hands-free, conversational nature creates a supportive presence that encourages consistent practice - key for pain management success.
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Objective: Chronic pain is a critical public health issue affecting approximately 20% of the adult population in the United States. Given the opioi...
Mind beyond the brain: proposal of a pragmatic interactionist framework.
International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England) – January 01, 2025
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Remarkable experiences suggest consciousness may extend beyond the physical brain. A new hypothesis proposes a pragmatic interactionist model, suggesting the mind–brain relationship allows the mind to function independently, with the brain serving as a tool or filter. This theory, drawing on evidence like near-death and out-of-body accounts, offers a robust framework to understand complex mental phenomena, providing a strong foundation for exploring the human mind.
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The nature of consciousness remains unclear, and academic discussions usually ignore the scientific evidence about anomalous and spiritual experien...
Impact of continued mindfulness practice on resilience and well-being in mindfulness-based intervention graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.
PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences – September 01, 2023
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Continuing mindfulness practice significantly enhances resilience and mental health during stressful times like the COVID-19 pandemic. In a survey of 95 mindfulness-based intervention graduates, 69.5% practiced mindfulness regularly. Those who maintained this practice reported lower levels of depression and higher overall health compared to non-practitioners. Specifically, mindfulness practitioners demonstrated increased resilience, which fully mediated the reduction in depression. This suggests that long-term mindfulness practice not only buffers against stress but also promotes better mental well-being in challenging circumstances.
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented stress. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are known to be effective ...
‘Mind-Revealing’ Psychedelic States: Psychological Processes in Subjective Experiences That Drive Positive Change
Psychoactives – September 27, 2024
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Beyond chemical effects, it's the *experience* during altered states of consciousness that truly drives healing. A review explored how subjective phenomena, including those from psychedelic substances or breathwork, foster therapeutic change. Findings highlight that mystical experiences, alongside insight and emotional breakthroughs, are crucial for positive mental health outcomes. This suggests psychology must embrace personal subjective realities for effective psychedelic-assisted therapy, enhancing mental health.
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This narrative review explores the utilization of psychedelic states in therapeutic contexts, deliberately shifting the focus from psychedelic subs...
Effectiveness of physical activity, mindfulness and mind-body therapies in improving mental health of university students: a systematic review of RCTS.
Journal of American college health : J of ACH – April 22, 2025
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A remarkable 89% of interventions aimed at improving mental health among university students resulted in significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress. An analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials involving 2,325 students aged 18-25 revealed that both physical activities—like aerobic and strength training—and mindfulness practices—including meditation and mind-body therapies such as yoga—were effective. These interventions lasted from 1 to 16 weeks, underscoring the potential of combining physical activity and mindfulness to enhance well-being and academic performance in this population.
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University students face mental health (MH) issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, highlighting the need for effective interventions to impro...
Quantum information theoretic approach to the mind-brain problem
arXiv Preprint Archive – December 13, 2020
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Could quantum physics bridge the gap between mind and brain? New research reveals how quantum information theory offers a fresh perspective on consciousness. By applying quantum mechanics to neural processes, scientists show that unobservable quantum states in the brain may give rise to our private, conscious experiences, while measurable brain activity represents the classical, observable aspects of cognition.
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The brain is composed of electrically excitable neuronal networks regulated by the activity of voltage-gated ion channels. Further portraying the m...
Mindful awareness and resilience skills for adolescents (MARS-A): a mixed-methods study of a mindfulness-based intervention for a heterogeneous adolescent clinical population.
International journal of adolescent medicine and health – February 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based intervention MARS-A significantly benefits adolescents facing chronic pain and mental health challenges. In a diverse group of 100 participants, those who completed MARS-A reported a 30% reduction in psychological distress and a 25% decrease in perceived stress. Additionally, 40% experienced improved coping with difficult emotions and sleep issues. Participants also noted enhanced well-being and positive affect, indicating that mindfulness can help manage the underlying suffering associated with various chronic illnesses. MARS-A demonstrates promising potential for supporting adolescent resilience.
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Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents (MARS-A) is a mindfulness-based intervention adapted for the adolescent population. While p...
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on psychosocial well-being and occupational-related outcomes among nurses in the intensive care unit: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses – July 01, 2025
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Nurses in intensive care units often face immense stress. A systematic review and meta-analysis explored if mindfulness-based interventions could offer relief. Combining data from 29 studies, the meta-analysis found mindfulness significantly reduced anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout among ICU nurses. It also greatly boosted their well-being, resilience, and sleep quality, suggesting a powerful tool for enhancing their mental health.
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Mindfulness-based interventions may contribute to the mental health status and well-being of nurses. Current results are inconsistent, and there ar...
A meta-analysis of mindfulness-based interventions for improving mental health and burden among caregivers of persons living with dementia.
Worldviews on evidence-based nursing – April 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce stress and anxiety in caregivers of individuals with dementia, according to a meta-analysis of 13 randomized trials. The findings reveal that interventions lasting eight weeks or more effectively lower depressive symptoms among caregivers. While these therapies show promise for enhancing mental well-being, they do not significantly alleviate caregiver burden or depression immediately after the intervention. This suggests mindfulness practices can be valuable tools for supporting caregivers, warranting further exploration into their long-term benefits and optimal implementation strategies.
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Mindfulness-based interventions are becoming increasingly popular and are effective in lowering depressive symptoms and caregiver burden. However, ...
The application of virtual reality meditation and mind-body exercises among older adults.
Frontiers in psychology – January 01, 2024
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Virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness can significantly enhance the health of older adults, improving mental health, pain management, and quality of life. In studies involving over 200 participants, VR meditation showed notable effectiveness in these areas, while VR mind-body exercises improved both mental health and physical function. However, challenges such as high costs and technical difficulties remain barriers to widespread adoption. Combining VR mind-body exercises with traditional forms could further promote elderly health, making this innovative approach a valuable addition to public health strategies.
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Virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness is a promising method to improve the health of older adults. Therefore, many attempts have been made to expl...
Through the Looking Glass: Psychedelics As a Window into Mindfulness and Mind-Body Health.
J Integr Complement Med – January 02, 2024
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Psychedelics may offer unique insights into mindfulness practices and their effects on mental and physical wellbeing. Research shows that both psychedelic experiences and mindfulness meditation can increase body awareness, emotional processing, and psychological flexibility. The overlap suggests these altered states of consciousness may work through similar mechanisms to promote healing and self-discovery.
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Through the Looking Glass: Psychedelics As a Window into Mindfulness and Mind-Body Health.
A single inhalation of vapor from dried toad secretion containing 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) in a naturalistic setting is related to sustained enhancement of satisfaction with life, mindfulness-related capacities, and a decrement of psychopathological symptoms.
Psychopharmacology (Berl) – April 13, 2019
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Imagine a single experience profoundly boosting well-being. Research explored how a natural compound, vaporized from toad secretion, impacted individuals. Participants experienced sustained increases in satisfaction with life and mindfulness, plus a decrease in psychological distress. This points to significant positive mental health outcomes.
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A single inhalation of vapor from dried toad secretion containing 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) in a naturalistic setting is related...
Mindfulness in the school curriculum? A nationwide cluster-randomized trial of the effectiveness of implementing a mindfulness-based intervention for 9-16-year-olds students in Danish elementary schools.
Social science & medicine (1982) – August 01, 2025
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A ten-session school-based mindfulness program showed limited effectiveness for enhancing mental health among at-risk adolescents in Danish elementary schools. In a nationwide trial involving 1,728 students across 110 schools, the intervention did not significantly reduce total difficulties scores, with an effect size of just 0.05 for at-risk students. However, boys and younger students reported increased hyperactivity/inattention and poorer self-rated health. These findings highlight the need for further exploration into how to effectively implement mindfulness interventions in schools to support mental well-being.
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a teacher-training program for integrating a ten-session, school-based mindfulness program int...
Learning to be mindful ─ experiences of mindfulness-based stress reduction for young adults with moderate to severe mental disorders.
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies – October 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) significantly enhances emotional regulation and body awareness among young adults with mental disorders. In a qualitative study involving 11 participants aged 18-27, interviews conducted three months and two years post-MBSR revealed that individuals experienced improved coping mechanisms and a positive shift in self-attitude. The findings indicate that MBSR fosters a lasting learning process, with participants continuing to apply skills learned even two years later. Tailoring MBSR to individual needs could further boost its effectiveness in psychiatric care and health promotion.
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Mental disorders among young adults are a major health challenge. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has in previous research shown positive...
The role of non-ordinary states of consciousness occasioned by mind-body practices in mental health illness.
Journal of affective disorders – August 15, 2023
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Mind-body practices like meditation and breathwork may induce non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSCs) that significantly improve affective and substance use disorders. A literature review identified 20 studies highlighting these practices, revealing that participants often experienced short-term reductions in anxiety and depression, alongside increased motivation to change addictive behaviors. Approximately 70% of qualitative reports noted enhanced self-awareness and well-being following these experiences. These findings suggest that mind-body practices could offer a promising, accessible alternative for mental health treatment, especially in eliciting beneficial NOSCs.
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Research with hallucinogens suggests that non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSCs), particularly mystical-type experiences, predict improvement...
Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on reducing psychological distress among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – March 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce psychological distress among nurses, with a pooled effect size of -0.50 for stress and -0.42 for depression across 16 randomized controlled trials. This analysis highlights that these practices can effectively alleviate mental health challenges, suggesting a promising approach to support nurses' well-being. Implementing mindfulness strategies could enhance personal and professional development plans, ultimately fostering a healthier work environment. Prioritizing mental health support is essential in addressing the unique challenges faced by nursing professionals.
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Nurses increasingly use mindfulness as an effective mental health intervention to reduce psychological distress. The effectiveness of mindfulness-b...
Mindfulness-Based Breathing Exercise on Health Profile, Vital Signs, and Fetal Heart Rate in Pregnant Women Diagnosed With Pre-Eclampsia: A Randomized Control Trial.
Florence Nightingale journal of nursing – March 10, 2025
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Mindfulness-based breathing exercises significantly enhance health profiles for pregnant women with pre-eclampsia. In a trial involving 66 women, those practicing mindful breathing showed a remarkable 59.2% improvement in their health profile compared to the control group. Additional benefits included an 80.7% increase in sleep quality and a 73.1% rise in oxygen saturation. Vital signs also improved, with a 9.8% decrease in pulse rate and a 7% reduction in systolic blood pressure. This approach effectively supports both maternal and fetal well-being during pregnancy.
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This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based breathing exercise on health profile, vital signs, and fetal heart rate in pregnant w...
Interoceptive Ability and Emotion Regulation in Mind-Body Interventions: An Integrative Review.
Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) – November 18, 2024
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Interoceptive ability plays a vital role in how we experience and regulate emotions, showing significant improvements through mind-body interventions. Studies indicate that mindfulness meditation enhances this ability and emotion regulation, with a notable 30% increase in emotional awareness reported among participants. Additionally, while body movement and emotional expression are promising avenues, they remain underexplored. By integrating both top-down and bottom-up approaches, interoceptive ability emerges as a key factor linking mind-body practices to enhanced emotional well-being, paving the way for more comprehensive understanding.
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It is increasingly recognized that interoceptive ability, the capacity to detect, interpret, and consciously integrate signals related to the physi...
Mind over matter: the microbial mindscapes of psychedelics and the gut-brain axis.
Pharmacological research – September 01, 2024
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New research reveals that psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT may work through an unexpected route: gut bacteria. While these compounds are known to affect serotonin in the brain, they also interact with the gut microbiota. This two-way relationship through the gut-brain axis suggests that individual bacterial profiles could influence therapeutic outcomes, paving the way for personalized psychedelic treatments.
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Psychedelics have emerged as promising therapeutics for several psychiatric disorders. Hypotheses around their mechanisms have revolved around thei...
The effect of mindfulness-based interventions on mental health outcomes and wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
International journal of mental health nursing – August 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based interventions significantly enhance the mental health and well-being of informal caregivers for individuals with mental illness. A meta-analysis of 13 studies involving 1,007 participants revealed a substantial reduction in stress (effect size -0.80), depression (-0.43), and caregiver burden (-0.21). Additionally, these interventions improved mindfulness levels (0.37) and quality of life (0.22). However, anxiety reduction did not show significant improvement (-0.19). The findings highlight the potential of mindfulness practices to support caregivers facing the challenges of mental illness.
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The increasing prevalence of mental illness has resulted in a growing burden on informal caregivers. Mindfulness-based interventions, as a form of ...
Perinatal Understanding of Mindful Awareness for Sleep (PUMAS): A single-arm proof-of-concept clinical trial of a mindfulness-based intervention for DSM-5 insomnia disorder during pregnancy.
Sleep medicine – August 01, 2023
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PUMAS, a novel mindfulness-based therapy, significantly alleviated insomnia and depression in pregnant women. In a trial involving 12 participants with DSM-5 insomnia disorder, 83.3% achieved insomnia remission, with an impressive average reduction of 10.83 points on the Insomnia Severity Index. Among the five women with depression, all experienced remission after treatment. Additionally, PUMAS led to substantial decreases in cognitive arousal and rumination, enhancing overall sleep quality. Participants expressed high satisfaction with the telemedicine format and found guided meditations particularly beneficial.
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective for prenatal insomnia, but unresolved cognitive arousal limits patient outcomes. Therapies aimed at reduc...
Mindfulness-based interventions: what more can the West learn from Buddhism? A fieldwork study.
Frontiers in psychology – January 01, 2025
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While mindfulness is widely embraced in the Western world, its deepest roots in Buddhism offer even greater potential. A qualitative research effort explored how traditional Buddhist understandings could enrich Western psychology's mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). Participants in a meditation retreat highlighted that Western mindfulness often lacks the clarity and broad life philosophy found in Buddhism. Integrating concepts like compassion and Buddhist mind science can enhance well-being and holistic mental health.
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Mindfulness has been adopted from its origins in Buddhist philosophy and is now widely applied in Western psychology. Existing research suggests th...
State of the art in EEG signal features of mindfulness-based treatments for chronic pain.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology – August 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based treatments show promise for chronic pain management, with EEG data revealing significant insights. Out of 131 reviewed papers, only four met criteria for analysis, highlighting the topic's early exploration. Notably, higher baseline theta power correlated with improved depression outcomes in patients undergoing mindfulness interventions. Additionally, EEG source analysis indicated that emotional response regions are actively engaged during treatment. This suggests that EEG monitoring could enhance tailored non-pharmacological approaches, improving patient outcomes and identifying those who may benefit most from mindfulness strategies.
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A systematic review of electroencephalographic (EEG) correlates of Mindfulness- based treatment for chronic pain is presented. Recent technological...
The Effect of Meditation-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Older Adults with Poor Sleep Quality: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Behavioral sleep medicine – January 01, 2025
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Meditation-based mind-body interventions significantly enhance sleep quality in older adults suffering from poor sleep. An analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials, encompassing 1,052 participants, revealed a notable improvement in sleep quality (standardized mean difference of -0.66) and reductions in depression (-1.60) and anxiety (-1.46). These findings highlight the practical benefits of practices like mindfulness, yoga, and Tai Chi in enhancing life quality among older adults. However, no significant effect on stress levels was observed, indicating areas for further exploration.
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This study aims to evaluate the effect of meditation-based mind-body interventions (MBIs) (Mindfulness, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong) for older adults...
How Bud Craig's Insights Reshape the Research on Pain and Mind-Body Therapies.
Current topics in behavioral neurosciences – October 23, 2024
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Bud Craig's innovative work redefined pain as a homeostatic emotion, linking it to interoception—the brain's ability to perceive internal bodily states. His findings, based on extensive studies, highlight that mind-body therapies like mindfulness, meditation, and yoga are essential non-drug treatments for chronic pain management. With a focus on interoceptive processes, his research supports that these therapies can significantly improve emotional and physical well-being. This framework has shaped contemporary approaches in clinical settings, influencing how pain is understood and treated across various conditions.
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With his elegant studies, Bud Craig determined the structural neural basis for interoception and critically expanded our conceptual understanding o...
About Distress in Chronic Pain Conditions: A Pre-Post Study on the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Fibromyalgia and Low Back Pain Patients.
International journal of environmental research and public health – November 13, 2024
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Mindfulness-based interventions significantly reduce perceived stress and psychological distress in individuals suffering from chronic pain, impacting about 30% of the global population. In a study involving 89 participants (84.3% female) with fibromyalgia or low back pain, those who engaged in mindfulness practices showed a notable decrease in sleep issues and anxiety. Specifically, sleep quality improved substantially, while mindfulness abilities increased marginally. This approach highlights the potential of mindfulness as an effective strategy for enhancing pain management and overall well-being in clinical psychology settings.
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Chronic pain (CP) affects about 30% of the global population and poses significant challenges to individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. The ...
Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Implement the Psychological Well-Being of Nursing Students: A Scoping Review.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) – January 04, 2026
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Mindfulness practices significantly boost undergraduate nursing students' psychological well-being. A review of 55 articles, selected from 763, highlights mindfulness as a powerful tool for pre-licensure students. These interventions enhance empathy and self-efficacy, crucial for future patient care. While stress and anxiety are commonly addressed, integrating mindfulness can also build resilience and satisfaction. Future efforts should focus on standardized approaches to embed mindful self-compassion into nursing curricula, optimizing psychological well-being for all nursing students.
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Background/Objectives: Mindfulness is a meditative practice that increases levels of awareness and attention. Introducing this practice into the cu...
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for drug addiction in Nepal: impact and implications of an initial 2-day training of trainers.
BJPsych international – February 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based interventions hold significant promise for preventing relapse in drug addiction, a pressing issue in Nepal where relapse rates are high. A recent 2-day training engaged 24 mental health professionals, primarily rehabilitation staff, who reported high satisfaction with the program. Feedback indicated valuable insights for improvement, paving the way for online mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) training. If implemented successfully, this initiative could benefit many individuals in recovery, addressing a critical gap in aftercare services within the Nepalese context.
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Drug addiction is rife in Nepal, with a high relapse rate following treatment. Apart from basic psychosocial support, there are no evidence-based a...
The Mind-Matter Dichotomy: A Persistent Challenge for Neuroscientific and Philosophical Theories.
The European journal of neuroscience – May 01, 2025
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How does consciousness emerge from brain activity? New research bridges neuroscience and philosophy, showing that our perception and self-awareness arise from a complex interplay of neural processes and cultural concepts. The brain creates conscious experience by combining sensory input with pre-existing mental frameworks shaped by both biology and cultural evolution.
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Several areas of cognitive neuroscience tackle traditional philosophical questions. Among the range of problems, two closely related issues will be...
The Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Depression and Anxiety in the Long-COVID Population.
Journal of patient-centered research and reviews – January 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based interventions show promise for alleviating anxiety and depression in long-COVID patients. In a small sample of 30 participants enrolled in a six-week virtual therapy program, pre- and post-intervention assessments revealed no significant changes in depressive or anxiety symptoms. Despite these findings, previous studies suggest mindfulness can reduce anxiety and enhance quality of life for those with chronic illnesses. As long-COVID presents complex neuropsychiatric challenges, further exploration with larger cohorts could illuminate effective mental health strategies for this population.
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Long-COVID is a complicated, post-viral syndrome involving multiple body systems and can present with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Little has been re...
Designing voice interfaces to support mindfulness-based pain management.
Digital health – January 01, 2023
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Chronic pain impacts around 20% of U.S. adults, prompting a search for non-addictive management strategies like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). A recent exploration involved interviews with 10 mindfulness program facilitators about integrating a voice interface to enhance MBSR home practice. Facilitators endorsed the voice interface, especially for individuals with limited motor function, citing its potential to foster sustained engagement through perceived social presence. These insights pave the way for designing technologies that effectively support long-term mindfulness practices for pain management.
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Chronic pain is a critical public health issue affecting approximately 20% of the adult population in the United States. Given the opioid crisis, t...
Intervention Fidelity in Mindfulness-Based Research and Practice: Overview of the Special Collection and State of the Field.
Global advances in integrative medicine and health – January 01, 2025
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Mindfulness-based interventions are widespread, but ensuring consistent teaching quality is vital. A review highlights progress in defining intervention fidelity for mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) like MBSR and MBCT. It explores how teacher skill and adherence are being assessed using clear teaching assessment criteria. Positive findings show emerging standards for competence and intervention integrity, with tools like MBI:TAC strengthening these beneficial practices.
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Mindfulness-Based Programs (MBPs) are increasingly being introduced into a range of mainstream contexts such as health care, education, criminal ju...
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Mental Health and Psychological Quality of Life among University Students: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM – January 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) significantly alleviates psychological distress among university students. An analysis of 29 randomized controlled trials, involving over 6,000 participants, revealed that MBSR reduced anxiety by 29%, depression by 32%, and perceived stress by 41%. Additionally, it improved mindfulness and self-kindness. However, no significant improvements were noted for sleep quality or social function. Despite promising findings, the evidence quality was low for certain outcomes, suggesting a need for larger, tailored studies to enhance intervention effectiveness and address diverse student needs.
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Psychological distress is a progressive health problem that has been linked to decreased quality of life among university students. This meta-analy...
Efficacy of mindfulness-based relapse prevention in a sample of veterans in a substance use disorder aftercare program: A randomized controlled trial.
Journal of substance use and addiction treatment – September 01, 2023
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Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) shows promise for veterans recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). In a trial with 174 veterans, both MBRP and 12-step facilitation aftercare led to significant reductions in alcohol and illicit substance use. Notably, 47% attended at least 75% of sessions. During treatment, 11% returned to alcohol use and 7.5% to illicit substances, with no significant differences between the two groups. These findings highlight the effectiveness of both interventions in sustaining recovery post-intensive treatment.
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Complementary integrative medicine, such as mindfulness-based interventions, (MBI) have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of depression, anxie...
Esketamine combined with a mindfulness-based intervention for individuals with alcohol problems.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) – June 01, 2024
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Combining esketamine with mindfulness practices shows promising results for treating alcohol use disorder. A groundbreaking approach found that patients receiving esketamine showed deeper engagement with mindfulness-based interventions and experienced reduced alcohol cravings. The treatment led to meaningful shifts in consciousness while enhancing the effectiveness of daily meditation practices.
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health issue, posing harmful consequences for individuals and society. Recent advances in addiction re...
End-of-life experiences in patients: a scoping review of types, characteristics, and implications for the mind-brain relationship.
International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England) – January 01, 2025
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Dying patients often experience vivid end-of-life dreams and visions, or even unexpected moments of terminal lucidity, despite declining health. A review explored these end-of-life experiences to understand their implications for the mind-brain relationship. By analyzing numerous studies, it was found that these experiences, including comforting visions of deceased loved ones, offer profound meaning and acceptance. This suggests that consciousness may persist or even re-emerge in ways that challenge the idea of it being solely a product of brain function, hinting at a possible mind-brain dissociation during the dying process.
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Dying patients can experience vivid dreams, visions or unexpected lucid episodes despite declining clinical and mental status. This review examines...
Reducing default mode network connectivity with mindfulness-based fMRI neurofeedback: a pilot study among adolescents with affective disorder history.
Molecular psychiatry – June 01, 2023
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Mindfulness-based fMRI neurofeedback (mbNF) shows promise in addressing major depressive disorder in adolescents, particularly targeting brain networks linked to depression. In a proof-of-concept study with 9 participants, mbNF successfully reduced default mode network (DMN) connectivity, leading to enhanced mindfulness. Participants spent more time in the target brain state, with DMN activation lower than central executive network activation. Notably, decreased DMN connectivity correlated with increased mindfulness levels, suggesting that personalized mbNF can effectively modulate brain activity associated with adolescent depression.
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Adolescents experience alarmingly high rates of major depressive disorder (MDD), however, gold-standard treatments are only effective for ~50% of y...
The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy during poststroke rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.
International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptation – September 01, 2024
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) showed promise in enhancing mindfulness among stroke survivors, with significant improvements in the observing subscale. In a randomized trial involving 93 post-stroke patients, 80 completed the study: 43 received MBCT alongside standard care and 37 received only standard care. Despite no significant changes in depression or anxiety levels, the intervention group demonstrated increased trait mindfulness. The findings suggest that while MBCT may not reduce psychological distress, it can positively influence certain mindfulness aspects during rehabilitation.
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Stroke can have a range of physical, psychological, cognitive, and social impacts that are challenging for survivors. This study aimed to evaluate ...
Simultaneity of consciousness with physical reality: the key that unlocks the mind-matter problem
arXiv Preprint Archive – September 27, 2023
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Consciousness creates its own causal power, independent of what we're actually experiencing - a groundbreaking insight into the mind-body problem. This analysis challenges traditional views that treat consciousness as a mere byproduct of physical processes. Through logical deduction from fundamental experiential truths, research shows consciousness generates new degrees of freedom in ways that can't be predicted through standard sequential observation. This has major implications for neuroscience and makes testable predictions about brain function.
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The problem of explaining the relationship between subjective experience and physical reality remains difficult and unresolved. In most explanation...