International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Sasmita Rout, Prabhanshu .
Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. Non-pharmacological therapies such as meditation are gaining recognition as effective adjuncts to standard treatment. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of an 8-week structured meditation programme in reducing anxiety symptoms and enhancing psychological well-being among adults diagnosed with...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Meditation ., Mindfulness ., Physiological Recovery: The Role Of Adherence et al.
Background: The effectiveness of meditation for anxiety management is well-documented; however, the role of adherence and its impact on physiological recovery remains underexplored. Objective: This study investigates the association between meditation adherence, anxiety reduction, and physiological outcomes (heart rate and blood pressure) in adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Mouni Blessina Variganji, Vidyani Devi
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated consistent efficacy in reducing anxiety and depression. However, the underlying psychological mechanisms explaining these effects particularly emotional regulation and resilience remain underexplored in Indian clinical populations. Objective: This study investigates the mediating roles of emotional regulation and resilience in...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
February 1, 2026
Mouni Blessina Variganji, Vidyani Devi
Background: Anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability in India, with nearly 15% of adults experiencing some form of mental morbidity. Despite existing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments, accessibility, affordability, and cultural barriers persist. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) model, offer a...
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
2020
M. Baskaran, Saravanan Mani, T. Maheswari et al.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a semisynthetic compound with solid psychoactive properties. Chemically related to serotonin LSD was initially hypothesized to produce a psychosis-like state.1 Afterward, LSD was accounted for to have benefits in the treatment of addictions. However, far reaching unpredictable use and reports of unfriendly impacts brought about the arrangement of LSD as an...