Beyond the Feed: Academic, Emotional, and Social Consequences of Social Media Use Among College StudentsAbstract In 2025, college students are reportedly more anxious and strained than any previous generation of young people, while they are also the first to have grown up entirely immersed in social media. This research explores social media use patterns and their relationship with academic, emotional, health- [...] 59 291 |
“Make Sure That Our Culture and Color is Known:” Maternal Perceptions of Using Media in the Ethnic-Racial Socialization of Young Black ChildrenAbstract Although methods of ethnic-racial socialization have been studied in the past, welcoming in a new digital age has affected how parents engage with their children on topics such as race and culture. While media can be an engaging way to expose young children to race and culture, the underrepresentati [...] 143 594 |
Embodied Rituals and Healing Practices in Turkish Health Culture: Implications for Contemporary Healthcare Environmentsby
Elif Özgen
Abstract Throughout human history, movement has functioned not only as a physical activity but also as a ritual, considered a healing practice linked to meaning-making and social balance. Bodily performances and ritual-based practices—such as folk dances and mystical rituals—have historically supported the p [...] 177 758 |
Compassionate Mind Training for All: An Evaluation of a One-Day Compassionate Mind Training Workshop for Mental Health NHS Staff as Part of Compassion Focused Staff SupportAbstract It has become increasingly evident that individuals who work in the NHS can be heavily impacted by the nature of their work; for instance, PTSD, work related burnout, vicarious trauma, moral injury, anxiety, and depression. In turn, individuals who experience said psychological difficulties often re [...] 452 1529 |
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Properties, and Nutritional Value of Diospyros kaki L. as a Potential Functional Foodby
Bojana Anđelković
,
Biljana P. Dojčinović
,
Ivona Mihajlović
,
Jelena M. Živković
and
Nebojša Đ. Pantelić
Abstract Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) is increasingly recognized as a nutrient-dense fruit rich in health-promoting compounds. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the nutritional composition, phenolic profile, antioxidant potential, and elemental content of D. kaki< [...] 424 1191 |
Transformational Spaces: An Interpretative Phenomenological Inquiry into the Lived Experience of Young People Visiting Kanha Shanti Vanam Meditation Center, Telangana, Indiaby
Vivek Shekhar
and
Hester O Connor
Abstract The innate desire to belong and to connect is profoundly human, yet in a world of instant communication, millions of young people increasingly feel untethered and adrift. Loneliness is the 21st century's primary health care concern across all age groups. Young people not only feel lonely and emotion [...] 351 1078 |
Movement-informed Breathwork (MiB): Integrating Muscular Contractions with Slow Conscious Connected Breathing for Therapeutic ApplicationAbstract This paper introduces Movement-informed Breathwork (MiB), a personalised breath-body approach with biofeedback that integrates a form of conscious connected breathwork (breathing without pauses) with targeted neuromuscular contraction and relaxation cycles. Drawing from neuromuscular torque chain dy [...] 498 2629 |
An Exploration of the Experiences of Group Compassion Focused Therapy for Hospital Outpatients with Long-Term Mental Health Difficultiesby
Paul Gilbert
,
Derek Griner
,
Kelly Morter
,
Ptarmigan Plowright
,
Jaskaran Basran
,
Hannah Gilbert
,
Victoria Nithsdale
,
Eva Rogers
,
Yoram Giglio
and
Corinne Gale
Abstract There is now good evidence for the efficacy of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for a variety of mental health difficulties. To deepen understanding of the processes underpinning CFT’s effectiveness, this service evaluation explored the experiences and reflections of individuals with long-term menta [...] 1810 3170 |
iRest™ Meditation Webinar Series Addresses Depression Symptoms in Older Adultsby
Oteja Lightheart
and
Helané Wahbeh
Abstract Older adults in the U.S. have higher rates of depression, stress, and chronic diseases. There is an urgent need for effective interventions to reduce depressive symptoms and enhance overall health and well-being. Meditation presents an appealing therapeutic option due to its cost-effectiveness, mini [...] 616 1894 |
Acupuncture’s Effects on Intracranial Pressure: From Early Observations to Modern InsightsAbstract Understanding whether acupuncture can influence intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral hemodynamics remains a relevant and insufficiently explored question in contemporary neurovascular research. This editorial synthesizes early experimental observations with recent clinical and technological adva [...] 414 1138 |
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