ABSTRACT Background and Aims Somatization, the physical manifestation of emotional and psychological distress, is a prevalent issue in populations exposed to war and trauma. War‐related nightmares are common among displaced individuals and are linked to depression, anxiety, and somatization. Yet, the indirect role of depression‐anxiety in the association between war‐related nightmares and...
Health science reportsSeptember 23, 2026Solmaz Heydarifard, Faezeh Safaralinezhad, Atefeh Safaralinezhad
ABSTRACT Objective Hospitalized women with high‐risk pregnancies are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and relational strain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief inpatient mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program in improving psychological distress and marital satisfaction. Methods Fifty‐seven pregnant women (24–28 weeks'...
Health science reportsSeptember 2026Shadi Dashtbani, Hadi Ramesh, Narges Norouzkhani et al.
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) combines mindfulness practice with relapse-prevention strategies and has demonstrated efficacy in improving psychological well-being among individuals with substance use disorders. This pilot study evaluated quality-of-life changes following an audio-based mobile MBRP application delivered as an adjunct to methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) among...
ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition associated with marked functional impairment and high rates of treatment resistance. Converging evidence implicates glutamatergic dysregulation in OCD pathophysiology. Dextromethorphan (DXM), an N‐methyl‐ d ‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist with additional monoaminergic and sigma‐1 receptor activity,...
Happiness is an important factor for decreased quality of life in some postmenopausal women. This study aimed to compare the effects of group and individual mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MBCT) on the happiness of postmenopausal women. This was a randomized controlled trial of 48 postmenopausal women who received group or individual MBCT counseling. Literate postmenopausal...
Health science reportsJuly 1, 2024Avani Radheshyam, Vinod K Ramani, Subramanyam Thupalle et al.4 citations
Urban corporate sector relies heavily on workplace well-being, with meditation being a potent stress reduction method that significantly enhances the quality of life (QoL) and wellness. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of meditation on wellness management among corporate employees in India. The quasi-experimental controlled study design was employed from May to June 2021, which...