Journal of General Education and Humanities
February 28, 2026
Sakina Rasido, Dhevy Puswiartika, Ikhlas Rasido et al.
Adolescent anxiety is a growing mental health concern, with prevalence reaching 3.7% in Indonesia, yet practical and effective school-based interventions remain limited. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of group counseling with the mindful breathing technique in reducing anxiety among students at SMA Model Terpadu Madani Palu. An experimental method with a Pretest-Posttest Control...
Scientific Reports
February 28, 2026
Patryk Główczyński, Paweł Dębski, Karina Badura-Brzoza
Spirituality and religiosity are increasingly examined as factors relevant to mental health, yet less is known about individualized nonreligious forms of spiritual practices. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated associations between spirituality, religious affiliation, non-religious forms of spiritual practices (NFSP) and symptoms of anxiety and depression in 1240 young adults aged...
International Journal Of Health Science
February 27, 2026
Hestami Kerenika Riyanti, Dwi Nur Aini
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is identified by a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73) over a period of more than three months. Patients undergoing hemodialysis often experience anxiety due to the intense therapy routine and lifestyle limitations. This condition requires effective anxiety management. This study analyzes the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction...
Healthcare
February 27, 2026
Mădălina Sarca, Adriana Cojocaru, Raluca Dumache et al.
Background/Objectives: Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress remain among the leading global causes of disability. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) have gained increasing attention as effective non-pharmacological strategies for reducing psychological distress. Methods: This systematic review examined 30 randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental...
Frontiers in Psychology
February 25, 2026
Natalie L. Dyer, Meredith Sprengel, Ivo V. Stuldreher et al.
Background: The human body radiates multiple biological fields which can be measured with sensors directly on or off the body. These electromagnetic fields are hypothesized to be altered by mind and body practices. The primary goal of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility of continuous multi-sensor monitoring during meditation and breathwork practices. It also explored methods to...
Scientific Reports
February 25, 2026
Albert Garcia‐romeu, Gideon P. Naudé, Alison W. Rebman et al.
2 citations
Abstract Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi , is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and Europe. Although antibiotics effectively treat most cases, an estimated 10–20% of patients develop post-treatment Lyme disease (PTLD), a chronic syndrome marked by fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties, mood disturbance, and reduced quality of life. There are no...
Behavioral Sciences
February 23, 2026
Joshua Lipson, Hannes Kettner, Robin Carhart-Harris et al.
BACKGROUND: The quality and valence of psychedelic experiences are influenced by a range of psychological and contextual factors. This study examines baseline mood and the "relational triad"-comprising social connectedness, mindfulness, and spirituality-as potential predictors of the quality of naturalistic psychedelic experiences. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Predicting Responses to...
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
February 20, 2026
K K Mishra, Amresh Kumar Jha, Alka Goyal et al.
Background: Due to exhausting fast pace of life, stress has become an integral part of our lives. It further leads to various physical and psychiatric disorders. Contrarily Yoga has been proven to be beneficial in improving our overall health. Doing a non-psychopharmacological intervention like Yoga alone in people have stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia in Mohali having ‘C.M di Yogshala...
The critical review of social sciences studies
February 19, 2026
Hira Ashiq, Saima Bano, Muhammad Adeeb et al.
The present study examined neuroticism and openness as predictors of social readjustment and nightmare distress among middle-aged adults. A sample of 205 adults aged 35 to 60 years completed the Big Five Inventory (BFI), the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), and the Nightmare Distress Questionnaire (NDQ). Correlational findings indicated that neuroticism was positively associated with...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
February 18, 2026
Flemming Bust
Paper 20 in the ABM Blueprint Independent Research Series. This paper formalizes the PAG-PFC Gating Hypothesis: pathological anxiety and recurrent nightmares are functionally identical neurobiological states, differing only in the status of the prefrontal gate over the periaqueductal gray (PAG). During wakefulness, the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) provides a GABAergic brake that constrains...
MacEwan University Student eJournal
February 18, 2026
Jordan Mcdowell, Jada Middleton, Alanna Bluett et al.
In Canada, the use of both prescription medications and psychedelics has become increasingly prevalent. As of 2022, approximately 16.5% of Canadians—about 6.3 million individuals—were prescribed at least one antidepressant, with fluoxetine remaining one of the most commonly used options (IQVIA, 2023). Benzodiazepine use, including drugs like alprazolam, ranges between 5% to 10% nationwide, with...
Qualitative Health Research
February 17, 2026
Zaynab Khan, Sterre Weaver, Rachael V. Dando et al.
1 citation
People with cancer often experience anxiety and depression following a diagnosis and can face barriers to accessing treatment for their mental health. An increasing number of patients are considering alternative approaches to managing their mental health symptoms, such as the psychedelic, psilocybin. A growing number of clinical trials show significant and enduring improvements in mood and...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
February 15, 2026
R Sruthi, A Seethalakshmi
Sleep paralysis is a distressing parasomnia marked by temporary immobility during sleep–wake transitions, often accompanied by intense fear and hallucinatory experiences. While traditionally explained through neurophysiological mechanisms, this contemporary review highlights the significant role of psychological factors in shaping both the onset and experience of sleep paralysis episodes....
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
February 15, 2026
Sonia Jasrotia, Chinmoyee Maharana
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, often cultivated through meditation and reflective practices. Mindfulness in education can create a revolution by enhancing emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy among students/learners. In this paper, we will discuss the importance of mindfulness in Education, how mindful practices can reduce stress,...
Journal of Affective Disorders
February 15, 2026
Tomas Lindegaard, Anton Käll
Although there is increasing evidence of the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) for depressive and anxiety disorders, less is known regarding how different methodological aspects affect outcomes. This study investigated the moderating impact of one or multiple dosing sessions and type of adjunctive psychotherapy on the efficacy of PAP in depression and anxiety populations....
Ganaya Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora
February 14, 2026
Tinon Citraning Harisuci, Vikri Islah Khafidz, Faricha Annisa et al.
Individuals with mental disabilities are vulnerable to anxiety, stress, and depression that affect emotional and social functioning. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) accompanied by Osho Kundalini music on reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 15 participants...
Eurasian Journal of Current Research in Psychology and Pedagogy
February 13, 2026
G. K. Slanbekova
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents one of the most debilitating psychiatric conditions. Posttraumatic stress disorder is frequently accompanied by sleep disturbances, including insomnia and trauma-related nightmares, affecting up to 90% of individuals with this condition. This literature review examines the bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and PTSD symptoms,...
Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal
February 13, 2026
Amrita Sharma, Chinmay Pandya
Adolescents and young adults are now facing mounting emotional distress and mood instability, thus reviving academic interest in integrative meditation. The current study focused on the impact of 30 days Pragya Yoga intervention on the psychological well-being of young adults aged between 18 and 25 years. Simple random sampling was used to distribute 83 respondents (37 male, 46 females) into...
Q Open
February 13, 2026
Carola Grebitus, Donna DiNunzio Martens
Abstract College students, especially online college students, suffer from a great amount of stress and anxiety and often feel overwhelmed by the tasks they face. One proven tool to lower stress levels is meditation. Hence, the main objective of this research is to investigate whether incorporating meditation into an online business course decreases online students’ reported stress and anxiety...
European Neuropsychopharmacology
February 12, 2026
José Carlos Bouso, Óscar Andión, Sabela Fondevila Estévez et al.
The increasing interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and cannabis underscores the need to understand their long-term neuropsychological and personality effects. This cross-sectional study compared regular users of ayahuasca (n = 69), cannabis (n = 56), and non-substance users (n = 94) on a battery of neuropsychological tasks and psychological questionnaires. Participants were...
Research Square
February 11, 2026
Jack Swain, Davis Carter, Leonardo Vando
Abstract Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition affecting approximately 3-6% of the U.S. adult population annually, and is characterized by intrusive symptoms, avoidance, negative cognitive and mood alterations, and hyperarousal following trauma exposure. Ketamine shows promise as a treatment for PTSD in preliminary trials, though real-world...
February 11, 2026
Sarah Shnayder, Gabrielle Agin-Liebes, Troy Hubert et al.
preprint
Background: Psilocybin treatment has shown promise across a range of psychiatric conditions. Mystical-type experiences during dosing sessions have been shown to predict the clinical effects of psilocybin treatment in depression, anxiety, and addiction. However, no studies have examined whether acute subjective experiences predict treatment response in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)....
Research Square
February 9, 2026
Jonathan S Ryan, Timothy J Mcdermott, Boris Botzanowski et al.
Temporal interference (TI) electrical stimulation is a novel neuromodulation method that can target deep brain structures to enhance the impact of behavioral techniques. We tested the feasibility of TI in targeting the ventral striatum (VS) in concert with an emotion regulation practice (breath-focused mindfulness meditation). As an assay of target engagement, we used electroencephalography...
Clinical Psychologist
February 9, 2026
Malak A. Alzahrani, Iman Aly Almohammadi
Objectives With growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) as tools for improving psychological well-being, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing anxiety and depression among students.Method A systematic literature search was conducted across major electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, CENTRAL,...