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Sara Mostafavi

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2026

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The effects of psilocybin on psychological distress in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Psychology January 2, 2026 Reza Moshfeghinia, Sara Mostafavi, Kimia Jazi et al. 2 citations

Psilocybin may reduce depressive symptoms in cancer patients, with mixed effects on anxiety and time-dependent improvements in spiritual well-being and (in single-arm data) quality of life. Given the small number of studies, high heterogeneity, challenges with blinding/expectancy, and frequent co-intervention with psychotherapy, these findings are preliminary. Larger, rigorously blinded trials...

Effect of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Psychological Distress and Pregnancy Rate in Infertile Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization.

Obstetrics and gynecology international 2026 Ramin Shiraly, Afra Khani Valizadeh, Sedigheh Amooee et al.

This study evaluated whether an online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program could reduce psychological distress and improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). A total of 133 infertile women were randomized to an online MBSR intervention or a control group. The intervention included twice-weekly mindfulness sessions over 3 months. Primary outcomes were...