Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
March 30, 2026
Sophie Grigoriadis, Neeti Sharma, Cindy-Lee Dennis et al.
Anxiety during pregnancy affects 1 in 4 pregnancies and is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. Early intervention is crucial to avoid persistent mental health issues and adverse obstetrical, neonatal and child outcomes. Traditional mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective, but its uptake is limited by its high resource intensity for patients and healthcare services. This...
Sci Rep
March 29, 2026
Frequent loving kindness meditation relates to lower anxiety in long term practitioners through higher self compassion and cognitive flexibility.
Mindfulness
March 18, 2026
Sinead Grennan, Annie O’Dowd, Conal Twomey et al.
Abstract Objectives This umbrella review synthesised evidence from meta-analyses of school-based mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) to evaluate effects on wellbeing, mindfulness, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. Method Searches were conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC and Cochrane databases, with the timeframe for the search being 2000 to end 2024. Eligibility...
Cureus
March 15, 2026
Shruti Niraj, G Niraj, Rajesh Naithani
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Healthcare professionals in India are vulnerable to experiencing a high level of burnout, which has consequences for individuals and organizations. This prospective pilot randomized controlled feasibility study examined, for the first time, the feasibility and acceptability of practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique among healthcare professionals in India. A total of 76...
Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi
March 10, 2026
Aysun Parlar-yazıcı, Alyson Norman, Alison M. Bacon
This single-case study examines the impact of a 6-week Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) on an individual experiencing anxiety, with a particular focus on intolerance of uncertainty (IU). A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative measures with qualitative data from session notes, interviews, and participant feedback. Quantitative findings indicated reductions in stress...
Research Square
March 10, 2026
Giammarco di Gregorio, Sophia Basset, Harjot Manmohan et al.
Abstract Depression and anxiety affect one in five adults, with age affecting prevalence. While clinical trials suggest classic psychedelics (e.g., psilocybin, LSD) and non-classic psychedelics (e.g., MDMA, ketamine) may alleviate these symptoms, it remains unclear how these relationships function in naturalistic settings or how they vary across the lifespan. We conducted a cross-sectional...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
March 9, 2026
Noah N T Barr, Briony Larance, Matthew J. Schweickle et al.
Abstract Background and aims Increased connectedness has been proposed as one mechanism through which psychedelics might reduce death anxiety. This study examined whether changes in connectedness—across intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal domains—were associated with changes in death anxiety following a significant psychedelic experience. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional...
Journal of Psychopharmacology
March 9, 2026
Alicia Cohorst, Petri Kajonius
This meta-analysis and systematic review examined the effects of psychedelic substances on death anxiety, specifically evaluating whether psychedelic experiences are associated with statistically significant reductions in death anxiety. A systematic search identified 8 studies suitable for meta-analysis and 10 additional studies for systematic review. Using a random-effects model, the...
Medicine
March 6, 2026
Hongfei Xiong, Yingxue Xu, Jiayi Liu et al.
This study demonstrates the efficacy of single-dose esketamine regimens, administered orally (ED95: 8.2125 mg/kg; 95% CI: 7.4250-8.4597 mg/kg) and intranasally (ED95: 2.1770 mg/kg; 95% CI: 2.0952-2.1958 mg/kg), in mitigating preoperative anxiety within a pediatric population. These findings highlight the safety and efficacy of esketamine for this patient group.
Stress and Health
March 5, 2026
A. G. Little, Matthew J. Stainer, Alex Sandy MacQuarrie et al.
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Paramedicine students experience disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia compared to the general population, placing them at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and long-term psychological distress. Breathwork has emerged as a promising self-regulation intervention that may enhance resilience and wellbeing while reducing symptoms of mental illness. This...
Psychopharmacology
March 4, 2026
Ava M. Mac, Srinivasu Kallakuri, Alixandria T. Mascarin et al.
MDMA (3–4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) assisted psychotherapy has gained considerable attention as a potential adjuvant therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Reports of the nonmedical use of MDMA suggest its adverse effects may include anxiety and anhedonia. However, the time course of these signs and symptoms and the potential alterations in neurotransmitter levels that may...