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The Impact of the Mindfulness-Based and Compassion-Based Therapies on Well-Being: The New Findings of the Neuroscience, the Practices, and the Education

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 3214

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Fei-Hsiu Hsiao

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School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City 10051, Taiwan
Interests: cancer psychology; community care for depression; body, mind, mindfulness and self-compassion; psychotherapy; stress neuroendocrine response

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, self-compassion therapy and compassion-focused therapy are well-developed and have been found to improve human well-being, including the general population and patients with mental illness and health problems. The shreds of evidence include subjective-reported well-being and neuroscience findings. This Special Issue aims to present the updated findings of the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, self-compassion therapy and compassion-focused therapy on body–mind well-being. This issue brings us to see the past and current efforts, and future challenges.

Submissions relating to the theory, research and practices related to mindfulness-based and compassion-based therapies from different professional perspectives are welcome. The effects of the therapy may include psychological distress and well-being. The potential mechanism of the therapy is also addressed in this issue, including the impacts of therapies on brain health and emotional regulation process. The mechanism may clarify how mindfulness and compassion influence the mind–brain–body changes to neurobiology across emotional, behavioral, cognitive and perceptual processes. Through the understanding of the mechanisms, we hope that we can build up scientific knowledge and application of mindfulness and compassion skills for well-being promotion.

The study subjects include the patients/families and the general population. These issues intend to present the application of mindfulness and compassion skills in clinical settings, education settings and the public. Therefore, we welcome papers from different populations to gain an overview of the effects of mindfulness and compassion therapies worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Fei-Hsiu Hsiao
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • mindfulness
  • self-compassion
  • compassion for others
  • well-being
  • depression
  • anxiety

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The Association Between Mindfulness and Athletes’ Distress Tolerance: The Mediating Roles of Cognitive Reappraisal and Mental Toughness
by Zhangyi Zhong, Hongyu Jiang, Huilin Wang and Yang Liu
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 298; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15030298 - 3 Mar 2025
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Physical and psychological distress frequently challenges athletes throughout their careers. The perception of pain and coping strategies are often crucial factors in achieving victory. These factors not only reflect their commitment to daily training, but can also indicate their level of athletic performance. [...] Read more.
Physical and psychological distress frequently challenges athletes throughout their careers. The perception of pain and coping strategies are often crucial factors in achieving victory. These factors not only reflect their commitment to daily training, but can also indicate their level of athletic performance. This study is a cross-sectional research using convenience and snowball sampling methods. It explores the relationship between mindfulness and athletes’ distress tolerance, revealing the mediating roles of cognitive reappraisal and mental toughness. A sample of 285 athletes was drawn from universities, youth training centers, and sports academies in Hunan, Hubei, and Sichuan provinces in China. To assess the proposed hypotheses, structural equation modeling was conducted using AMOS v23. The findings identified a significant positive correlation between mindfulness, cognitive reappraisal, and mental toughness. Additionally, both cognitive reappraisal and mental toughness were positively associated with distress tolerance. Further analysis demonstrated that cognitive reappraisal and mental toughness function as mediators in the mindfulness–distress tolerance relationship. These results indicate that athletes with higher mindfulness levels exhibit enhanced cognitive reappraisal skills, greater mental toughness, and improved distress tolerance. This means that athletes with higher mindfulness levels are more likely to detach from negative psychological states in a timely manner, utilizing emotional regulation skills such as cognitive reappraisal, and face training and competition with greater mental resilience. This can help athletes alleviate negative psychological states and, to some extent, reduce their experience of pain, enabling them to better cope with challenges. Therefore, athletes can actively engage in mindfulness practices combined with cognitive reappraisal strategies to achieve better psychological states, which can support their adherence to training and rehabilitation plans. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Impact of the Mindfulness-Based and Compassion-Based Therapies on Well-Being: The New Findings of the Neuroscience, the Practices, and the Education)
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Self-Compassion and Psychological Flourishing Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Hope and the Moderating Role of Emotion Regulation
by Chunying Liu, Pingting Lin and Zhiheng Xiong
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1149; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14121149 - 29 Nov 2024
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College students face pressure from various aspects such as academics, employment, and interpersonal relationships, and their mental health is receiving increasing attention. This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design to recruit 842 college students to explore the relationship between self-compassion and psychological [...] Read more.
College students face pressure from various aspects such as academics, employment, and interpersonal relationships, and their mental health is receiving increasing attention. This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design to recruit 842 college students to explore the relationship between self-compassion and psychological flourishing and the underlying psychological mechanisms. With gender added as a control variable, the results showed the following: (1) self-compassion had a positive predictive effect on psychological flourishing in college students; (2) hope partially mediated the predictive effect of self-compassion on psychological flourishing in college students; (3) the first half path of the mediation model was moderated by emotion regulation. In conclusion, this study revealed the underlying mechanisms of the association between self-compassion and psychological flourishing. The mechanisms of increasing college students’ psychological flourishing are the positive impact of hope on the relationship of self-compassion and psychological flourishing, and emotional regulation enhancing the impact of hope. These findings not only enrich the theoretical framework of the relationship between self-compassion and psychological flourishing but also provide practical guidance for future applications of mindfulness and compassion skills to promote physical and mental health. Future research could further explore the effectiveness of self-compassion interventions in different populations, and how cultivating mindfulness and compassion skills can increase individuals’ levels of self-compassion, thereby promoting mental health and overall well-being. Full article
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