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Gaceta Médica de Caracas

ISSN 0367-4762

3 papers in the library · publishing 2022-2026

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Psilocybin as an alternative to conventional treatments: A systematic review

Gaceta Médica de Caracas April 22, 2026 Deivid Antonio Cahuasqui-Mendoza

Introduction. Limitations of conventional treatments for depression and anxiety, particularly in treatment-resistant cases, have driven interest in alternative therapeutic approaches. Psilocybin, a serotonergic agonist with demonstrated effects on neuroplasticity and large-scale brain networks, has emerged as a promising therapeutic option. Materials and methods: A systematic review of...

Mindful Yoga Therapy For Elderly Depression: Community-Based Nonpharmacological Approach

Gaceta Médica de Caracas January 29, 2026 Wachidah Yuniartika

Introduction: Depression among older adults is a multifaceted public health concern influenced by factors such as spousal loss, social isolation, and biological and psychological changes. Mindful yoga therapy, integrating gentle physical movements with mindfulness practices, offers a non-pharmacological approach to improving mental health in this population.

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction on parental stress during COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial

Gaceta Médica de Caracas November 18, 2022 Yurike Septianingrum

Introduction: Parental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic causes a negative parenting response and impacts children’s social-emotional development. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on parental stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study used a randomized controlled trial. A total of 32 participants were recruited and...