Mindfulness-based (non-contact) boxing therapy (MBBT) for depression and anxiety: A feasibility study. by Johny Bozdarov, Brett D M Jones, Madeha Umer, Daniel M Blumberger, Ishrat M Husain

“…MBBT is an instructor-led, manualized, non-contact boxing group-exercise program (delivered in 90 min sessions, twice a week, over 10 weeks) that blends principles of mindfulness, meditation and group therapy. The current study tested the acceptability and feasibility of delivering MBBT to adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).…”
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Yogic Practices as a Complementary Approach to Physical Fitness: An Intervention Study by Tarak Nath Pramanik, Aminur Rahaman, Gopal Chandra Saha, Anupam Roy, Punam Pradhan

“…The experimental group underwent a six-week yogic intervention, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation, conducted daily under the guidance of certified instructors. …”
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Differential Impact of Stress Reduction Programs upon Ambulatory Blood Pressure among African American Adolescents: Influences of Endothelin-1 Gene and Chronic Stress Exposure by Mathew J. Gregoski, Vernon A. Barnes, Martha S. Tingen, Yanbin Dong, Haidong Zhu, Frank A. Treiber

“…Following genotyping, completion of questionnaire battery, and 24-hour ABP monitoring, participants were randomized to health education control (HEC), life skills training (LST), or breathing awareness meditation (BAM). Postintervention ABP was obtained. …”
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Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Strategies among Couples for Sustainable Family Survival in Oyo State, Nigeria by Taiwo Adekemi Akinyemi, Olajide Olatunde Adeola, Halimot Omobola Toriola

“…The study shows that 59.9% of respondents practice mindfulness and meditation, while 34.8% seek mental health advice. 21.7% are aware of local mental support services. …”
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« Who’s there ? » by Jean-Pierre Richard

“…A l’inverse, Fatheralong impose d’abord une longue « méditation » sur la notion de « race », rejetée par l’auteur, avant d’invoquer le cas particulier d’un père et de ses fils.Toutefois cette différence dans l’approche — psychologique et raciale chez Gaines, philosophique et non-raciale chez Wideman — ne se révèle être, à l’examen des textes, qu’un mouvement apparent, à la surface des mots. …”
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Living through the psychological consequences of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review of effective mitigating interventions by Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Angkana Lekagul, Chawisa Suradom, Peeraya Piancharoen, Anamika Chattong

“…Most interventions for anxiety and stress were mindfulness and meditation based.Conclusions Results from RCT studies (11%, 78.6%) were effective in mitigating psychological consequences from COVID-19 pandemic when applied to healthcare workers, patients with COVID-19 and general population. …”
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Vicarious trauma, coping strategies and nurses' health outcomes: An exploratory study by Ilenia Piras, Vanessa Usai, Paolo Contu, Maura Galletta

“…A moderation analysis showed that positive coping strategies such as physical activity, reading/music, and yoga/meditation showed to be protective in reducing the effect of vicarious traumas on the nurses' mental health problems. …”
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Finding Ways to Lift Barriers to Care for Chronic Pain Patients: Outcomes of Using Internet-Based Self-Management Activities to Reduce Pain and Improve Quality of Life by Kevin Rod

“…Patients were encouraged to visit two Internet sites (a blog and Twitter postings) for educational postings written by the author about exercise, nutrition, mindfulness meditation, disease management methods, evidence-based supplements, daily relaxation exercises, and overall self-management methods 15 minutes per day for six months. …”
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Complex spatio-temporal features in meg data by Francesca Sapuppo, Elena Umana, Mattia Frasca, Manuela La Rosa, David Shannahoff-Khalsa, Luigi Fortuna, Maide Bucolo

“…The algorithm implemented hereis applied to whole-head 148 channel MEG data during two highly structuredyogic breathing meditation techniques. Results are presented for the spatiotemporaldistributions of the calculated $d_\infty$ on the MEG channels, and theyare compared for the different phases of the yogic protocol. …”
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Psychological impact and coping mechanisms among sudanese medical students: a study on anxiety, depression, behavioral, and cognitive changes post COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing con... by Ali Awadallah Saeed, Ahmad Mohammad Al Zamel, Abrar Abdu Abass, Aisha Ahmed Mohammed, Fidaaldeen Adil Abdallh, Hiba Elhadi Ali, Nooralain Mohammed Hassan, Raad Mohammed Osman, Toga Abdelmutaal Mohammed, Azza Osman Yousif, Lamya Bashir Eisa

“…Coping strategies included nicotine, sleeping aids, socializing, exercise, venting, meditation, and journaling.…”
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EASTERN SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS THROUGH THE LENS OF MODERN SCIENTIFIC WORLDVIEW by Tetiana V. Danylova

“…Meditation acts as a means of overcoming binary oppositions inherent to any given culture. …”
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Treating Children\'s Diseases in Iran: A Systematic Review by Pouran Varvani Farahani, Candan Ozturk

“…These studies examined a variety of CAM interventions, including mind-body techniques (e.g. music therapy, meditation), manipulative methods (e.g. massage, cupping therapy), and physiologically based therapies (e.g. herbal medicine, aromatherapy). …”
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Exploring the perceptual experiences of nurses regarding the care of patients with COVID-19: A mixed methodological approach by Vaishali S. Jadhav, Arunima Sreeletha, Natasha Mahajan

“…Coping mechanisms involved communicating with loved ones, receiving support from colleagues, and engaging in activities such as listening to music, meditation, prayer, exercise, and yoga. The study found no significant association between nurses’ perceptual experiences and selected demographic variables. …”
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Eastern Spiritual Traditions Through the Lens of Modern Scientific Worldview by Tetiana V. Danylova

“…Meditation acts as a means of overcoming binary oppositions inherent to any given culture. …”
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Effect of a Yogic Breathing Technique on Immune Parameters among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study by Archana Balasubramanian, Priyathersini Nagarajan, Mathangi Damal Chandrasekar, Kaviraja Udupa, Emmanuel Bhaskar, Divya Kanchibotla, Saumya Subramanian

“…Relaxation techniques such as yoga, pranayama, and meditation have great potential to promote health and prevent diseases. …”
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Effect of Yoga on Blood Pressure in Prehypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Janhavi Sandeep Khandekar, Vanamala Lakshmi Vasavi, Vijay Pratap Singh, Stephen Rajan Samuel, S. G. Sudhan, Bidita Khandelwal

“…The main protocol of yoga therapy included postures, breathing exercises, and different meditation techniques. A significant reduction in secondary outcomes was observed, except for HDL values in lipid profile which showed a gradual increase in yoga group in comparison with alternative therapy. …”
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A Mobile App–Based Gratitude Intervention’s Effect on Mental Well-Being in University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial by Chloë Fuller, Silvia Marin-Dragu, Ravishankar Subramani Iyer, Sandra Melanie Meier

“…The gratitude intervention app prompted users to complete daily gratitude exercises on the app including a gratitude journal, a gratitude photo book, an imagine exercise, a speech exercise, and meditation. Participants in the control group used only the mobile sensing app, which passively collected smartphone sensory data on mobility, screen time, sleep, and social interactions. …”
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Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Interventions in the Workplace: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews by Gillian Cameron, Maurice Mulvenna, Edel Ennis, Siobhan O'Neill, Raymond Bond, David Cameron, Alex Bunting

“…The most common types of digital intervention studied were cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness/meditation, and stress management followed by other self-help interventions. …”
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Use of Garden Design to Enhance Mental Health Among the Selected Health Facilities in Kabale Town: A Case Study of Makanga Health Facility. by Nayebare, Maria

“…The success of healing gardens is in the ability to give mental restoration and therapeutic benefits through passive and active engagement. by using different elements like water features, natural materials, seating areas,s and focal points for meditation thus the aim is to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being.…”
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The Lived Experience of Adult Cancer Survivors After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Study From Saudi Arabia by Almutairi H, Aboshaiqah A, Alzahrani M, Almutairi AF, Salam M

“…The third and fourth themes were Social Support and Coping with the Disease, with the subthemes: avoidant coping, meditation and faith. The fifth theme included psychosocial/physical stability and optimism.Conclusion: Exploring the lived experiences of cancer survivors can inform supportive health care management. …”
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