scholarly journals Stress Manage by Yoga

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Jayesh N. Bhalala
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Daily Stress ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Adolescent Smokers ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Nicotine Dependency

Stress management is the need of the hour. However hard we try to go beyond a stress situation, life seems to find new ways of stressing us out and plaguing us with anxiety attacks.There can be innumerable stress factors since different individuals react differently to the same stress conditions. The brain doesn’t differentiate between real and imagined stress. Failure in adopting a realistic attitude to events creates symptoms of depression and aggravates stress situations.Do “stressed out” parents necessarily have stressed out kids? Besides being at higher genetic risk for stress, children of stressed parents can also learn the tendency to get stressed out in reaction to life’s challenges from their parents.”Children of stressed out parents are more likely to be ill equipped to handle stressors positively. Research shows that nicotine dependency actually increases stress levels in smokers-adults and adolescence alike. Adolescent smokers report increasing levels of stress as they develop regular patterns of smoking. The repeated occurrence of stressed moods between smoking means that smokers tend to experience distinctly above-average levels of daily stress. When adults quit smoking, they become less stressed rather than more stressed. Reduces stress hormones (studies shows, laughter induces reduction of at least four of neuroendocrine hormones—epinephrine, cortisol, dopac, and growth hormone, associated with stress response).It is well known that either a quick or constant stress can induce risky mind-body disorders. Stressed out individuals carry a great deal of physical tension in their bodies. Under stress the stiff muscles restrict the circulation of blood. Yogic asanas, meditation and breathing can help stress affected persons in many ways such as:(1)Reduce stress and tension, and (2) Mindfulness meditation helps stress reduction, improving physical and mental health.

scholarly journals Mindfulness Research Update: 2008

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Greeson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
The Brain

Objective: To briefly review the effects of mindfulness on the mind, the brain, the body, and behavior. Methods: Selective review of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar databases (2003—2008) using the terms ``mindfulness,'' ``meditation,'' ``mental health,'' ``physical health,'' ``quality of life,'' and ``stress reduction.'' A total of 52 exemplars of empirical and theoretical work were selected for review. Results: Both basic and clinical research indicate that cultivating a more mindful way of being is associated with less emotional distress, more positive states of mind, and better quality of life. In addition, mindfulness practice can influence the brain, the autonomic nervous system, stress hormones, the immune system, and health behaviors, including eating, sleeping, and substance use, in salutary ways. Conclusion: The application of cutting-edge technology toward understanding mindfulness— an ``inner technology''—is elucidating new ways in which attention, awareness, acceptance, and compassion may promote optimal health—in mind, body, relationships, and spirit.

scholarly journals Mind–Body Interactions and Mindfulness Meditation in Diabetes

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gagan Priya ◽  
Sanjay Kalra
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Complementary Role ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Obesity Hypertension ◽  
And Coping

Diabetes is associated with significant psychological distress. It is, therefore, important to ensure the physical and emotional as well as psychosocial wellbeing of individuals living with diabetes. Meditation-based strategies have been evaluated for their complementary role in several chronic disorders including depression, anxiety, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The practice of meditation is associated with reduction in stress and negative emotions and improvements in patient attitude, health-related behaviour and coping skills. There is increased parasympathetic activity with reduction in sympathetic vascular tone, stress hormones and inflammatory markers. Additionally, several studies evaluated the role of mindfulness-based stress reduction in diabetic individuals and demonstrated modest improvements in body weight, glycaemic control and blood pressure. Thus, mindfulness meditation-based intervention can lead to improvements across all domains of holistic care – biological, psychological and social. Though most of these studies have been of short duration and included small numbers of patients, meditation strategies can be useful adjunctive techniques to lifestyle modification and pharmacological management of diabetes and help improve patient wellbeing.

scholarly journals The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress and Burnout in Nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 089801012110158
Author(s):  
Alyssa A. Green ◽  
Elizabeth V. Kinchen
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
The Impact

Background: Occupational burnout related to stress in the workplace is experienced by nurses who are regularly confronted with trauma, suffering, and high workloads. Burnout can negatively impact patient care and have detrimental effects on nurses’ physical and mental health. Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs have been researched as a potential holistic intervention for reducing stress and burnout in nurses through cultivating present awareness, emotional regulation, and positive thinking. Purpose: This critical review of the literature explores current knowledge on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on stress and burnout in nurses, examines gaps in the current literature, and provides recommendations for future research on this topic. Methods: Search terms included mindfulness, meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction , occupational stress, stress, burnout, and nurs*. Peer-reviewed research directly related to the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurses experiencing stress and/or burnout was reviewed. Findings: Findings reveal evidence that mindfulness meditation is effective in decreasing stress and burnout in nurses. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to significantly decrease stress, improve all aspects of burnout, and increase self-compassion and compassion satisfaction in practicing nurses. Conclusions: Mindfulness meditation has the potential to decrease stress and burnout in nurses by decreasing self-judgment and overidentification with experience, and by increasing resiliency, compassion, and emotional regulation.

scholarly journals Mindfulness and Legal Practice: A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction in Lawyers

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Paul Minda ◽  
Jeena Cho ◽  
Emily Nielsen ◽  
Mengxiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Legal Practice ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Many

Research has shown that lawyers often experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in their lives. Mindfulness meditation may be an effective way to reduce the many negative effects associated with work stress. We asked a group of 46 lawyers to participate in an eight week mindfulness meditation program that was designed for lawyers. The mindfulness program was based on The Anxious Lawyer by Cho and Gifford (2016) and guided audio meditations were made available online. Participants were assessed before beginning the program and again when the program was completed. The results indicated that the mindfulness meditation program significantly reduced self-described depression, anxiety, stress, and negative mood. The meditation program also increased positive mood and psychological resilience. As well, participants in the program viewed themselves as being more effective at their work. Despite the strong effects observed in this study, we argue that much more research is needed to understand these benefits.

scholarly journals The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress Vulnerability of Nursing Students According to Labour Market Status

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 633
Author(s):  
Mihaela Simionescu ◽  
Angelo Pellegrini ◽  
Elena-Nicoleta Bordea
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
Stressful Environment ◽  
Stress Vulnerability ◽  
Market Status ◽  
Labour Market Status

Nursing has always been a stressful job affecting the physical and mental health of the nurses, but the new medical context of the COVID-19 pandemic has enhanced this issue. The objective of this paper is to study differences between non-employed and employed nursing students in the medical system of Romania before and during the epidemic using matching methods and a sample of 526 nursing students. Stressors and strategies for coping with stress were also identified during the pandemic. The results indicated that employed students were more vulnerable to stress compared to non-employed ones before and during the pandemic. Females registered significantly higher stress scores compared to males in the period of the epidemic. The analysis of the overall sample suggested that gender and environment were significant stress factors during the pandemic, but living conditions were not relevant. The most effective coping strategies against stress for nurses during the COVID-19 crisis were based on self-control and the spiritual dimension, unlike the previous period when other colleagues’ support helped most nurses to overcome difficult working conditions. The implications of this study might help medical management in ensuring a less stressful environment for nurses during the epidemic.

scholarly journals Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress and Prevalence of Major Depression and Its Predictors in Female University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5845
Author(s):  
Vanessa Blanco ◽  
Mar Salmerón ◽  
Patricia Otero ◽  
Fernando L. Vázquez
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Characteristics ◽  
Santiago De Compostela ◽  
University Women ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Life Engagement

Depression, anxiety and stress are increasingly concerning phenomena in our society, with serious consequences on physical and mental health. The repercussions may be particularly devastating in particular population subgroups, such as female university students. The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and the prevalence of depression and associated factors, in Spanish university women. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 871 students from the Santiago de Compostela University (mean age 20.7 years, SD = 2.8). Information was collected on sociodemographic and academic characteristics; symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress; diagnosis of major depression; optimism, resilience, social support, life engagement, and five personality domains, using validated instruments. Of the participants, 18.1%, 22.8% and 13.5% presented with severe/very severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. A total of 12.9% had major depression. Higher life engagement was associated with lower risk of depression (OR = 0.92, 95% CI 0.87–0.98), while higher levels of neuroticism (OR = 1.20, 95% CI, 1.12–1.28) and openness to experience (OR = 1.08, 95% CI, 1.02–1.14) were associated with greater risk. These findings reveal an alarming percentage of female university students who experience major depression and severe/very severe stress.

The effects of a mindfulness meditation-based stress reduction program on mood and symptoms of stress in cancer outpatients: 6-month follow-up

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda E. Carlson ◽  
Zenovia Ursuliak ◽  
Eileen Goodey ◽  
Maureen Angen ◽  
Michael Speca
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Reduction Program

Lifestyle Modification Improves Physical and Mental Health in Elderly Participants: Observational Study in a Controlled Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Gary Null ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Physical Endurance ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Reduction Techniques ◽  
Daily Exercise ◽  
Preventative Strategy

A 60-day observational study was conducted to evaluate how lifestyle modification principles relying upon a customized regimen of aerobic and muscle strength exercise, a plant-based diet and meditative stress reduction techniques may improve physical endurance and strength, mental health, and reverse normal aging associated with the average American lifestyle. All enrolled participants were generally in good health respective to their age. Several subjects had overlapping mild medical conditions. The results demonstrate that the intervention of a customized lifestyle modification regimen of regular daily exercise, a plant-based diet, and daily stress reduction practices, such as meditation and yoga, may provide a viable and beneficial preventative strategy as an anti-aging and wellness model to increase the physical and mental health of elderly men and women.

The prevalence rate of smoking among Veterans: A forgotten epidemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Salome K. Mshigeni ◽  
Champagne Moore ◽  
Nicole L. Arkadie
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Processing Therapy ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Quit Smoking

LAY SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to learn more about the smoking habits of U.S. Veterans compared with the rest of the population and to find the best ways to help Veterans quit smoking. This study found that Veterans tend to smoke more than the general population and that some groups of Veterans smoke more than others. When helping Veterans to quit smoking, health care providers should use approaches that are based on evidence, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and biofeedback in addition to the traditional 3A cessation model (ask, advise, refer).

Mindfulness Meditation-Based Stress Reduction

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 150???178 ◽  
Author(s):  
BETH ROTH ◽  
TRACY CREASER
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation
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