Mindfulness

Abstract Objectives The high psychological burden of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) underscores the need for effective and feasible psychological treatment options. This study aimed to explore the acceptability and feasibility of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for adults with IBD. Method This mixed-methods study was embedded in a multicenter randomized controlled trial on the effec…

Abstract Objectives Although mindfulness has been widely studied in group-based interventions, less is known about how therapists integrate mindfulness into individual psychotherapy. This is a critical gap, given the differences in therapeutic dynamics and the increased flexibility required in one-to-one formats. The aim of this study was to investigate how therapists think about and apply mindfu…

Abstract Objectives Trait mindfulness—one’s disposition toward non-judgmental awareness of present-moment experience—has been associated with various affective and cognitive outcomes. One proposed mechanism is that this kind of mindfulness attenuates the tendency to become attached to some experiences and avoid others. In line with this, a previous study reported that trait mindfulness reduced th…

Abstract Objectives Regular self-compassion practice is associated with improved mental health by fostering kindness toward one’s suffering and relying on self-related processes like perspective-taking. It is not known whether recently described self-related processes that rely on multisensory bodily signals, induced by exposing participants to an avatar and multisensory stimulation, also contrib…

Despite growing evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in clinical and non-clinical contexts, little research has examined the deeper psychological and existential transformations associated with advanced meditation, which contemplative traditions regard as central to the most profound states of well-being. Given the global mental health crisis and the urgent demand for…

A cancer diagnosis often triggers profound psychological distress and existential uncertainty. While first-generation mindfulness-based interventions are widely utilised, research on second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs), such as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), remains limited in oncology. MAT integrates traditional contemplative practices, including compassion, imperma…

Abstract Recent efforts to refine the definition of mindfulness have aimed to improve conceptual clarity and psychometric coherence within psychological science. Chems-Maarif et al. (2025) contributed to this aim by proposing a definition centered on present-centred bare awareness across experiential domains, accompanied by an equanimous attitude. This commentary examines the implications of that…

Abstract Objectives Muslims are diverse and growing populations across the world. There is a need, within these populations, for culturally attuned wellness and mental health services. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are evidence-based transdiagnostic and cost-effective services that may address such need. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Muslims with MBIs. It is an attempt t…

Abstract Objectives Physical activity and meditation may each relate to mental health, but their joint associations in U.S. adults are unclear. We examined the separate and joint associations of any past-year meditation and meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines with depression and anxiety symptoms. Method We analyzed data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult file ( n = …

Compassion-based meditation practices, including Tonglen, offer promise for emotional self-regulation, yet Tonglen remains underutilized in contemporary clinical and applied settings. This paper introduces Hope Breath, a brief three-minute adaptation of Tonglen meditation designed to simultaneously downregulate negative emotions and upregulate positive states. The aim was to provide practitioners…

Abstract Objectives First-year college students navigating the transition into emerging adulthood face heightened psychological vulnerability, particularly within competitive academic environments. This study examined whether a mindfulness-based intervention can enhance mindfulness and reduce psychological distress, and whether these effects operate through emotion regulation strategies, includin…