ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Digitally Assisted Mindfulness in Training Self-Regulation Skills for Sustainable Mental Health: A Systematic Review.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 76 citations in OpenAlex.
- Factors affecting and the strategies to enhance emotional regulation among adolescents in South Asian countries: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on food craving in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.BMC psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of large language model (ChatGPT) in healthcare: an umbrella review and evidence synthesis.Journal of biomedical science · 2025Pooled it
- Unleashing the potential of chatbots in mental health: bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Applications of large language models in psychiatry: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of the intervention effect of mindfulness training on athletes' performance.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Pooled it
- Self-Guided Internet-Based Mindfulness-Informed Stress Management for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial With Longitudinal Network Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Trial
- Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness Program vs Audio-Guided Mindfulness on Depression, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Dementia Family Caregivers: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of medical sciences · 2026Trial
- Virtual EMO-Mind: Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Mindfulness for Heart Rate Variability and Emotional Skills in Young Students.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback · 2026Article
- Transdiagnostic EEG Signatures in ASD and ADHD: A Comparative Review of Computational Biomarkers and Neuromodulatory Interventions.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Candidate Targets for Resilience Training to Reduce Transdiagnostic Risk for Mental Illness.Schizophrenia bulletin · 2026Article
- What helps people with mental illness to function in daily life? Findings from a Delphi study.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of the Smarthealth Intervention for Dementia Caregivers. A Qualitative Analysis of a Single-Group Pilot Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence in Positive and Existential Psychiatry: Advancing Mental and Emotional Health Through Metacompetency Development.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Linking mindfulness to phubbing among college students: a longitudinal mediation analysis of attentional control and dual-system self-control.Australian journal of psychology · 2026Article
- Visually grounded emotion regulation via diffusion models and user-driven reappraisal.Frontiers in artificial intelligence · 2026Article
- Brief Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality Mindfulness Breathing Exercise for Emotional Well-Being and Cognitive Functions in University Students: Within-Subjects Experimental Design Study.JMIR XR and spatial computing · 2026Article
- Acceptance of virtual reality to promote attention orientation in children: a qualitative study among children with ADHD and neurotypical development.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Exploring the Application of AI and Extended Reality Technologies in Metaverse-Driven Mental Health Solutions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- A Horizon Scan of Neurotechnology Innovations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
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Abstract
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for mental health interventions, with a special focus on digitally assisted ones. Self-regulation describes a set of meta-skills that enable one to take control over his/her mental health and it is recognized as a vital indicator of well-being. Mindfulness training is a promising training strategy for promoting self-regulation, behavioral change, and mental well-being. A growing body of research outlines that smart technologies are ready to revolutionize the way mental health training programs take place. Artificial intelligence (AI); extended reality (XR) including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR); as well as the advancements in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are ready to transform these mental health training programs. Mindfulness-based interventions assisted by smart technologies for mental, emotional, and behavioral regulation seem to be a crucial yet under-investigated issue. The current systematic review paper aims to explore whether and how smart technologies can assist mindfulness training for the development of self-regulation skills among people at risk of mental health issues as well as populations with various clinical characteristics. The PRISMA 2020 methodology was utilized to respond to the objectives and research questions using a total of sixty-six experimental studies that met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that digitally assisted mindfulness interventions supported by smart technologies, including AI-based applications, chatbots, virtual coaches, immersive technologies, and brain-sensing headbands, can effectively assist trainees in developing a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral self-regulation skills, leading to a greater satisfaction of their psychological needs, and thus mental wellness. These results may provide positive feedback for developing smarter and more inclusive training environments, with a special focus on people with special training needs or disabilities.
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