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Can mindfulness-based stress reduction relieve depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 2023
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is becoming more and more popular in treating depressive symptoms, but previous studies have come to different conclusions. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in alleviating depressive
Fengqin Ding, Jing Wu, Yi Zhang
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A qualitative study of older adults' perspectives on initiating exercise and mindfulness practice. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundMindfulness practice and exercise are ways by which older adults can improve and maintain their physical, emotional and cognitive health.MethodsThis single-site qualitative study gathered insights of older adults' perceptions about initiating ...
Abhishek, Janardan, Brownson, Ross C, Lenze, Eric J, Parra, Diana C, Van Zandt, Alexandria, Wetherell, Julie Loebach   +5 more
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Mindfulness meditation and improvement in depressive symptoms among Spanish- and English speaking adults: A randomized, controlled, comparative efficacy trial. [PDF]

, 2019
ObjectiveLatino immigrants experience acculturative stress and increased depression risk. Mindfulness meditation improves depressive symptoms, yet the vast majority of research has focused on English speaking populations.MethodsIn this randomized ...
Irwin, Michael R, Lopez-Maya, Eric, Olmstead, Richard   +2 more
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The Impact of BWM‐T Versus Brief Mindfulness Induction on Stress, Anxiety and Self‐Efficacy in University Students: Immediate and Short‐Term Outcomes of RCT on Psychological Well‐Being and Autonomic Balance

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background: University students face increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and self‐efficacy, which may disrupt autonomic balance. While many mind–body interventions require sustained practice, growing evidence suggests that even a single session can yield immediate benefits.
Mauro Cozzolino, Marco Borgese, Giovanna Celia   +2 more
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Feasibility and effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for improving resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and posttraumatic growth among military medical college students

Acta Psychologica
Background: Increased stress among medical students in military college has been a challenge in the field of education. One approach to addressing stress reduction is mindfulness training.
Xiaofan Yan, Xiaojie Wang, Yanli Chen, Xiaoxiao Xu, Li Peng, Yuanyuan Xu   +5 more
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Chronic Pain: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
The multidimensional nature of chronic pain is illustrated through four interconnected domains. (Left) Epidemiology and Global Burden: Chronic pain affects approximately one in five individuals globally, contributing to a rising trend in disability‐adjusted life years (YLDs) and a significant socioeconomic impact.
Zhihao Shang, Zijiao Tian, Zhaoquan Wang, Zerui Yang, Ziyao Wang, Zikang Wang, Ziqing Wang, Xingyuan He, Yu Yan, Yuanfeng Gong, Siyuan Xu, Xinyi Li, Guihua Tian   +12 more
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Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Effects on Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common, fatigue-related symptom that disrupts cancer survivors’ quality of life. Few interventions for CRCI exist.
Alyea, Jennifer M., Beck-Coon, Kathleen, Brown, Linda F., Giesler, R. Brian, Johns, Shelley A., Monahan, Patrick O., Talib, Tasneem L., Tong, Yan, Von Ah, Diane, Wilhelm, Laura   +9 more
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Prevalence of Illness Anxiety Disorder and Its Relation to Anxiety Among Medical Students in Karachi: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Background Medical education may increase health‐related anxiety (illness anxiety disorder), often referred to as medical student syndrome. Methods Cross‐sectional study (Feb–May 2025) 300 MBBS students (1st–5th year) – Karachi Assessment tools: Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI) GAD‐7 Anxiety Scale Medical Students’ Disease Perception and Distress ...
Wajiha Aftab, Hafsa FNU, Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani, Sahar Imtiaz, Muhammad Ahmed Zahoor, Sumia Fatima, Muddassir Khalid, Fred Segawa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mixed-methods evaluation comparing the impact of two different mindfulness approaches on stress, anxiety and depression in school teachers

BMJ Open, 2019
Objectives This study compared the impact of two different 8-week mindfulness based courses (.b Foundations and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)), delivered to school teachers, on quantitative (stress, anxiety and depression) and qualitative ...
Helen Davies, Charlotte Todd, Sinead Brophy, Roxanne Cooksey, Clare McRobbie   +4 more
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Self-views in social anxiety disorder: The impact of CBT versus MBSR [PDF]

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2017
This study examines the impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT) versus Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) versus Waitlist (WL) on self-views in patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD). One hundred eight unmedicated patients with SAD were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of CBGT, MBSR, or WL, and completed a self-referential encoding
Thurston, Matthew D., Goldin, Philippe, Heimberg, Richard, Gross, James J.   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources