Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
July 1, 2026
Nisha Balaji, Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi
Cannabis use is a recognised risk factor for psychotic disorders, particularly among young adults. We report a case of cannabisassociated psychosis in a 24-year-old man presenting with persistent somatic delusions and Koro-like symptoms. Despite normal neurological, ophthalmological, and urological evaluations, the patient developed a fixed belief of bodily “power” shifting sides, resulting in...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
July 1, 2026
S. Thomas, Anusha Prabhakaran, Siddaram Sarate et al.
Introduction: Nurses often face substantial challenges and stress due to multitasking and comprehensive roles in the clinical setting, which can adversely affect their physical, psychological and emotional health. This, in turn, impacts the quality of patient care. Among various conventional therapies, Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation approach, remains the preferred way for promoting deep...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
May 1, 2026
Ram Kumar Gupta, Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj
Introduction: Recent rapid technological advancements and societal changes have dramatically transformed modern life, leading to a significant increase in mental health concerns. Meditation, an ancient practice, has gained considerable attention in recent years for its psychological and neurological benefits. Aim: To compare levels of depression, anxiety and stress between Meditation...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
March 1, 2026
Shraddha Sharma, Ritu Sharma
Introduction: The detrimental effects of anger on psychological and physical health have been highlighted by traditional and contemporary perspectives. Conversely, forgiveness is increasingly recognised as a protective factor that contributes to emotional regulation and good health. In recent years, mind-body practices, such as yoga and Vipassana meditation, have gained empirical support for...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
2023
Ajantha Antony, C Viji Prasad
Introduction: High levels of stress and anxiety are usually experienced by students as a result of peer pressure and concerns about college. Students who struggle to control their stress and anxiety may experience mood swings, behavioural changes, and even depression. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate nursing...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
April 2017
Kamal Solati
The wives of patients with schizophrenia experience high levels of stress due to their spouses' disease, which leads to certain problems and decreased adaptability and efficiency in them. This study investigated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on resilience in schizophrenia patients. In this quasi-experimental study, 40 wives of patients with schizophrenia (20...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
November 1, 2016
Anuj Bansal, Ashish Mittal, Vikas Seth
26 citations
Dynamic meditation is one of the most popular active meditation, introduced by an Indian mystic Osho in 1970. This one hour meditation consists of five stages: Deep fast chaotic breathing, catharsis, using a mantra "Hoo", silence, and dancing. A previous study observed that Osho dynamic meditation causes decrease in several psychopathological variables such as aggressive behaviour, anxiety and...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
April 1, 2016
Shobitha Muthukrishnan, Reena Jain, Sangeeta Kohli et al.
Introduction: Various pregnancy complications like hypertension, preeclampsia have been strongly correlated with maternal stress. One of the connecting links between pregnancy complications and maternal stress is mind-body intervention which can be part of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Biologic measures of stress during pregnancy may get reduced by such interventions. Aim: To...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
May 8, 2013
Samarth Shukla, Sourya Acharya, Devendra Rajput
Understanding the true nature of an individual, be it a child or an adult, a male or a female, is almost an impossible task. The vast abyss like behaviour of a human mind is virtually unfathomable. Yet, with the advent of neurosciences, it can be said that we, as the medical fraternity, have been in a position to decipher a considerable part of the human mind. This review accepts the fact that...