Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology
May 31, 2026
S. D. Kashyap, Shweta Singh, Rishi Sethi et al.
Background Psychological distress, maladaptive illness perceptions, and reduced quality of life are common following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and may negatively influence recovery and treatment adherence. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has demonstrated benefits for emotional regulation; however, evidence for internet-based brief MBCT (B-MBCT) interventions in post-AMI...
Turkish Journal of Traumatic Stress
May 31, 2026
Semiha Artuğ, Gökhan Özcan
Background: This study aimed to examine the relationships among dream themes, coping attitudes, and emotional authenticity. Dreams may serve as important phenomenological indicators reflecting individuals’ emotional processes and coping patterns in waking life. Methods: Using a quantitative correlational survey design, data were collected from 555 participants through the Dream Themes Scale...
Journal of Medical and Biosciences Research.
May 30, 2026
Mickail Ivo Souza, Samuel Cândido Freres, Bruna Aparecida Alves Villafranca et al.
Os transtornos psiquiátricos representam importante problema de saúde pública mundial, frequentemente associados a elevada morbidade, incapacidade funcional e impacto significativo na qualidade de vida. Apesar dos avanços terapêuticos disponíveis, muitos pacientes permanecem refratários aos tratamentos convencionais, estimulando a busca por novas abordagens terapêuticas. Nesse contexto, os...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
May 29, 2026
Simin Kazemi, Julia Torquati, Tuyen Huynh
This study examined mindfulness and spirituality as potential explanatory mechanisms underlying the associations between connection to nature and young adults’ psychological wellbeing (depression, anxiety, perceived stress, life satisfaction, and positive states of mind). Two studies employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to test these pathways using different conceptualizations and...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
May 29, 2026
Alex P. Hood, Gary R Elkins
Abstract Background and Aims Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is a novel, transdiagnostic treatment in which the 5-HT2A receptor agonist psilocybin is combined with psychotherapy. Studies to date have evaluated PAP's effects on depression, substance use, and end-of-life adjustment. Relatively less attention has been given to its effects on anxiety symptoms, which are highly comorbid with...
Jurnal Pembelajaran Bimbingan dan Pengelolaan Pendidikan
May 28, 2026
Putri Indah Septiani, Elsa Efrina, Marlina Marlina et al.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the features, efficacy, and adaptations of mindfulness-based interventions to enhance regulation of emotion and reduce anxiety in students with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing conditions. We performed a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis which was based on PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses)....
Front Psychol
May 28, 2026
Kaiming Chen, Yiran Xing
Mindfulness-based interventions for competitive anxiety in athletes: the moderating role of control type-Preliminary evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The British Journal of Psychiatry
May 28, 2026
Peter M. Haddad
Anxiety disorders are common and disabling. Current drugs have limited efficacy, notable side-effects and little innovation. This editorial briefly reviews past, current and emerging anxiolytic treatments, including psychedelic-assisted therapies, and highlights key themes. There remains a major need for improved medications to reduce disability and improve quality of life.
Glob Ment Health
May 26, 2026
Mindfulness, climate anxiety and psychological distress: a pathway to pro-environmental action in Pakistani emerging adults.
European Journal of Psychotraumatology
May 26, 2026
Xiuchuan He, Yuanli Ren, Qian Bian et al.
Background: Depression and anxiety are common mental health problems that frequently co-occur with trauma-related disorders and often develop following traumatic or stressful events, substantially impairing quality of life. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce these symptoms; however, their widespread implementation is often limited by poor accessibility and low adherence....
Egyptian Journal of Health Care
May 25, 2026
Nagwa Ahmed Mohamed Souilm, Fatma Ata Abd El-Salihen
Test anxiety is a universal phenomenon affecting students at all levels. Efforts are needed to help students get and use coping strategies to alleviate such anxiety. The study aim was to investigate the effects of two specific types of meditation, namely Vipassana and Shamatha techniques, on test anxiety among nursing students. This open-label randomized trial was conducted at the Faculty of...
Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
May 25, 2026
Diyun Zheng, Haolun Li
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is an evidence-based group intervention, typically delivered in an eight-week standard protocol, which has limited accessibility, especially for Chinese adolescents. This study evaluated an intensive, one-week mindfulness-based skills training program designed to improve engagement among adolescents. Participants (N = 14, aged 12-22, Mage= 16.33, SDage= 2.53)...
Pharmacol Biochem Behav
May 25, 2026
Marcela Unterspann, Chrysostomos Charalambous, Martin Votava et al.
Pharmacological modulation of anxiety-like behavior by flumazenil, midazolam, and ketamine in rats: Evidence from aversive ultrasonic vocalizations and elevated plus maze.
PsyArXiv
May 24, 2026
Naja Bralic, Elena Bragagnolo, Mikael Palner
preprint
Background and objective: Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders worldwide and affect all age groups. Current pharmacological treatments, such as selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) and benzodiazepines, have limitations in terms of adverse effects and efficacy, which highlights the need for alternative therapies. Serotonergic psychedelics have...
May 21, 2026
Rosa Spagnolo
Anxiety, sexuality, and dreams are the three pillars upon which psychoanalytic models of the mind are based, yet these phenomena also have a specific place in the domain of neuroscience. Evidence has been provided to demonstrate that anxiety is clearly neurobiologically based in both humans and animals. This position situates it at the intersection of various theoretical models and enables...
Open MIND
May 21, 2026
Angela Boland
Background. Music performance anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders can lead to devastating outcomes for musicians, such as career abandonment and substance use. This thesis uses functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms through which mindfulness-based and somatic interventions may improve musicians’ health and well-being. Studies 1 and 2...
May 20, 2026
Yashika Sharma
Eastern contemplative psychology proposes that clinging to a fixed self-concept generates psychological suffering, while Western psychology’s self-discrepancy theory describes how gaps between actual and ideal/ought self-representations produce distress. Despite their theoretical complementarity, no empirical research to date has examined this intersection. The present study investigated...
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
May 19, 2026
Sashi Bhusan Nayak, Raghvendra Kumar, Ashima Rout et al.
The study looks at the relationship between physiological indicators like respiration and electroencephalogram (EEG) activity and emotional states, particularly anxiety. Physiological data were gathered from a total of 550 students, comprising respiration signals and multi-channel EEG recordings. Upon conducting the initial analysis, it was discovered that people with high anxiety levels have...
Acta pharmacologica Sinica
May 19, 2026
Jun-Nan Xu, Jing-Ting Li, Ru-Xia Xu et al.
Diminished drive is one of the core symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, yet its underlying neural mechanisms remain elusive, primarily due to a lack of appropriate animal models. We developed a novel Multilevel Exploration Test (MET) apparatus to evaluate exploratory behavior, which is captured as a dynamic, stage-dependent process involving "search", "attend/investigate",...
Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives
May 18, 2026
Jinlong Qiu, Hongyi Xiang, Li Peng et al.
Negative emotions affect driving safety. The anxiety of special vehicle drivers caused by stress increases the risk of traffic accidents. It is particularly important to take necessary trainings, and mindfulness training may be an effective measure. However, few studies have addressed these issues. To fill this gap, this study employs quasi-experimental research methods to investigate the...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
May 16, 2026
Dipendra Nath Subedi, Prof.(Dr.) Ajaya Bhattarai, Rajesh Arora
Mental health is a complex and multidimensional construct that includes emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. In recent decades, increasing academic pressure, life style changes and social demands have led to a rise in stress, anxiety and depression, particularly among adolescents and students. Accurate assessment of mental health is essential for both clinical and educational...
Psychedelics
May 16, 2026
Tam Martin Fowles, Tehseen Noorani
We take a wide view across the emerging research into psychedelics and psychosis/madness, to emphasize the need for not just more but also wise research at these intersections. We note the growing rate of publications on the use of psychedelics by people who have had experiences of psychosis/madness, and make our arguments around a narrative report of the lead author, who experienced a...
PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH
May 15, 2026
Madhuri Narayanan
Background:The global burden of psychological disorders, ranging from neuroses to severe psychoses, necessitates comprehensive treatment modalities that extend beyond pharmacotherapy.While conventional psychiatry addresses neurochemical imbalances, there is a growing recognition of the need for "Neuro-psycho-social" interventions that address the structural connectivity of the brain...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
May 15, 2026
Singh Sandeep
Based on Indian traditions, Vibrational healing activities, especially Indian classical music and mantra therapy, have continued to attract growing interest for their ability to promote psychological wellness. As the problem of stress, anxiety, and emotional upsets becomes more widespread, the demand for complementary and culturally-oriented mental health care increases. The current review...