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R. Sousa

2 papers in the library · publishing 2023-2026

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Psychophysiological and Behavioral Effects of Meditation on High School Students

Salud mental (Mexico) March 19, 2026 Nilson Vieira Pinto, R. Sousa, Moreira Sarmento Vivianne Dos Santos et al.

Introduction. Although anxiety and depression disorders in adolescence are considered a worrying public health problem, there is a dearth of research on the issue, particularly of intervention strategies in the school environment designed to improve students’ mental health. Objective. To evaluate the quality of life and anxiety, stress, and depression levels in high school adolescents regularly...

Knocking on the Doors of Perception: the role of psilocybin in substance use disorder treatment

European Psychiatry March 1, 2023 R. Sousa, Luís Costa, J. Brás et al.

Introduction Substance use disorders(SUDs) are a major health concern and current treatment interventions have proven only limited success. Despite increasing effectiveness, still about 50–60% relapse within 6–12 months after treatment [Cornelius et al ., Addict Behav. 2003;28 381-386]. SUDs are defined as chronic disorders of brain reward system, motivation, and memory processes that have gone...