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25 results for "Meta-analysis: What did research on Anxiety find in February 2026?"

Effectiveness of Group Counseling with Mindful Breathing Technique in Reducing Student Anxiety

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...

Religiosity spirituality and nonreligious spiritual practices linked to anxiety and depressive symptoms.

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...

The Effect of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Anxiety Levels of Hemodialysis Patients at RSD KRMT Wongsonegoro, Semarang City

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...

The Effects of Mindfulness Techniques on Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, with an Emphasis on Gratitude: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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...

Changes in biofield measures and experienced states during meditation and breathwork practices: an uncontrolled feasibility study

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...

Pilot study of psilocybin in patients with post-treatment lyme disease

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...

Baseline Mood and “Relational Triad” Predict Acute Qualities of Psychedelic Experience

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...

Punjab breathes better: yoga’s role in mental health revolutions

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...

Neuroticism and Openness as Predictors of Social Readjustment and Nightmare Distress among Middle-Aged Adults

˜The œcritical 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...

The PAG-PFC Gating Hypothesis: Neurobiological Continuity of Defensive Survival Circuits in Diurnal Anxiety and REM Nightmares

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...

Effects of Psilocybin and Select Pharmaceutical Interactions

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...

Sense-Making Around Psilocybin in UK Women Experiencing Cancer-Related Existential Distress: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

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...

Psychological Determinants of Sleep Paralysis: A Contemporary Review of Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

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....

Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future Role of Mindfulness in Enriching Education: From Stress to Strength

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,...

Does number of dosing sessions and type of adjunctive psychotherapy affect outcomes in psychedelic-assisted-psychotherapy for depressive disorders and anxiety disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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....

Dance Movement Therapy Osho Kundalini Sebagai Media Untuk Menurunkan Gejala Kecemasan, Stres, dan Depresi Pada Penyandang Disabilitas Mental

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...

The role of sleep disturbances in the maintenance of PTSD symptoms: a literature review

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,...

Effect of Pragya Yoga as a Holistic Practice in Promoting Psychological Well-being in Young Adults

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...

Effect of meditation on online college students’ stress and anxiety levels

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...

Personality, not cognition, distinguishes chronic ayahuasca and cannabis users from non-users

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...

At-Home Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Real-World Retrospective Analysis

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...

Mystical but Not Challenging Experiences Predict Symptom Improvement After Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant OCD

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)....

Ventral striatum temporal interference brain stimulation enhances the reward positivity event-related potential and reduces anxiety.

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...

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing anxiety and depression among students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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,...