Despite the number of empirical contributions on the topic, scientists have offered
contrasting perspectives on the role of adaptive versus maladaptive emotion regulation (ER) …

Objectives While extant research indicates an inverse association between self-compassion
and mindfulness with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal thoughts and behaviors …

Background and objectives: Many studies show that mindfulness can improve quality of life
and mental health as well as reduce psychological distress; however, the mechanisms of …

Substantial evidence indicates that adolescents and young adults have a disproportionately
high incidence of most forms of violence, including suicide. Suicidality often includes …

The positive personality traits/human strengths mindfulness and gratitude are attracting
increasing attention in the literature. Two separate studies were undertaken to evaluate …

Previous research on virtue development through sports participation has produced mixed
findings; some studies find participation increases symptoms of mental illness and antisocial …

Background Nurses often experience compassion fatigue as a result of exposure to chronic
work-related stress. It is thought that nurses' mindfulness levels and patience attitudes might …

Objective Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death, so research identifying
protective factors is essential. Research suggests gratitude and life hardships patience are …

Few studies in positive psychology have examined associations between virtues and mental
health in highly distressed samples. This study demonstrates the relevance of the virtue of …

Many studies have shown that mindfulness can reduce psychological distress; however, the
mechanism underlying these effects is still unknown. Along these lines, the mindfulness …