Social Medicine
September 6, 2024
Timi Thomas, Neetha Kamath, Gincy Joseph
Introduction. The time of examination and evaluation is a stressful period where anxiety is at its highest levels. To some extent, a low level of stress can help motivate the students; however, more stress can be discouraging. It will make students exhausted, overwhelmed, and confused. High self-esteem promotes physical health and enhances coping with threat; on the other hand, low self-esteem...
Frontiers in Public Health
September 4, 2024
Mei Fernandez-Crespo, José I. Recio-Rodríguez, Hsin‐Chien Lee et al.
3 citations
Background: Nomophobia is a specific phobia characterized by the appearance of anxiety, nervousness, discomfort and distress when the mobile phone is not used and is considered an emerging public health problem because of the negative consequences on the physical and mental health of young people and adolescents, especially women. Neurofeedback-Assisted Mindfulness Training Programs may prove...
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
September 2, 2024
Ady Irawan, Anggie Pradana Putri, Mehru Nisha et al.
1 citation
Nursing students often face significant stress and anxiety, impacting their cognitive function, academic performance, and clinical skills. Effective interventions to support their mental health are needed. This study investigates the effect of an eight-week mindfulness meditation course on stress and anxiety levels of nursing students during clinical placements. Conducted from February to May...
Nursing Education Perspectives
September 1, 2024
Allison Collins
Abstract Undergraduate nursing students are voicing high levels of test anxiety within their learning environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a mindfulness intervention, using systematic desensitization, on community college nursing students’ test anxiety. Data were collected and analyzed with a sample of 107 students randomly selected for a control and intervention...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2024
Johannes A. Karl, Samantha K. Stanley
Abstract Objectives At a time of growing global concern about climate change, mindfulness has been put forward as a potential tool to alleviate climate anxiety and engage people with environmental issues. However, climate anxiety is not a pathology to treat. Instead, climate anxiety is increasingly understood as reflecting a deep engagement with environmental concerns that motivates...
The Medical Clinics of North America
September 1, 2024
Jesse Markman, Heidi Combs
5 citations
For more than 20 years, the mainstay of pharmacologic treatment for depression and anxiety disorders has been serotonin reuptake inhibitors and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. There are newer medications, many with novel mechanisms of action, that have come to market; however, first-line treatments remain the same. There are now more robust data on the use of various...
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
September 1, 2024
Katarina Bernadet Dinda Sekar Melati, Monica Bellynda, Kristanto Yuli Yarso et al.
5 citations
Breast cancer patients often experience anxiety, impacting their Quality of Life (QOL) . Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a 3rd generation psychotherapy from CBT combined with MBSR where mindfulness methods are carried out in a structured and scheduled manner, able to provide a pause between the stressor and the automatic response it causes. This study aimed to assess MBCT's...
Psychiatry research communications
September 1, 2024
Alexandra K Gold, Dustin J Rabideau, Daniel Nolte et al.
2 citations
Regardless of baseline psychiatric symptom severity, individuals can improve from psychotherapy, including from low-intensity psychosocial treatments. We conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of low-intensity mindfulness interventions to explore if and how specific indices of baseline symptom severity were associated with well-being trajectories during treatment and follow-up. In...
Alpha psychiatry
September 1, 2024
Murad Atmaca, Muhammed Fatih Tabara, Mehmet Gürkan Gürok
1 citation
Studies evaluating the efficacy of detached mindfulness (DM) as a standalone intervention for patients with panic disorder are lacking in the literature. In this context, the aim of this open study was to evaluate the efficacy of DM in patients with panic disorder. The study was conducted in 11 patients (7 females and 4 males). The DM therapy process was applied to the patients. The clinical...
Asian Journal of Psychiatry
September 1, 2024
Kaori Ishii, Kyoji Okita
1 citation
In Japan, the landscape of clinical practice for substance use disorder is changing significantly, primarily due to an increase in patients using over-the-counter drugs. A major concern is the rising number of patients misusing dextromethorphan (DXM). These patients with DXM use disorders often have severe trauma-related and mood symptoms, and therefore try to cope with those symptoms by...
Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
September 1, 2024
David S Jacobs, Alina P Bogachuk, Chloé L Le Moing et al.
4 citations
Psilocybin may provide a useful treatment for mood disorders including anxiety and depression but its mechanisms of action for these effects are not well understood. While recent preclinical work has begun to assess psilocybin's role in affective behaviors through innate anxiety or fear conditioning, there is scant evidence for its role in conflict between reward and punishment. The current...
The British Journal of Psychiatry
September 1, 2024
Friederike Holze, Peter Gasser, Felix Müller et al.
32 citations
Anxiety disorders are a major public health burden with limited treatment options. We investigated the long-term safety and efficacy of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)-assisted therapy in patients with anxiety with or without life-threatening illness. This study was an a priori-planned long-term follow-up of an investigator-initiated, two-centre trial that used a double-blind,...
Jurnal Studi Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan
August 31, 2024
Hisyam Syafii, Halim Purnomo, Husain Azhari
This study examines the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing academic anxiety among students at Muhammadiyah and Aisyiah Universities (PTMA) through a systematic literature review. Academic anxiety can affect students' performance and well-being. The method used was a systematic literature review by searching for relevant research articles from electronic...
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
August 30, 2024
M. K. Kavya, K R Rekha, G Radha
1 citation
Background: Exam anxiety is the primary factor preventing students from achieving their academic goals and is an unpleasant worry-based experience. Where in, Mindfulness helps to uphold consciousness, release oneself from a deeply held connection to ideas, emotions, or sensations, and cultivate a stronger sense of emotional equilibrium and wellbeing. Research indicates, mindfulness education...
August 30, 2024
LSD-assisted therapy may reduce anxiety, but a recent study saw adverse effects like paranoia requiring antipsychotics and overnight monitoring in one participant. Psilocybin-assisted therapy showed promise for alcohol use disorder compared to placebo, but the study also involved extensive psychotherapy which likely contributed to improvements. Psychological risks exist and must be considered...
2024 International Conference on Electrical Electronics and Computing Technologies
August 29, 2024
Poorvesh Muthuraman
Amidst a demanding world, accessible mental health support is crucial. This project proposes a portable hardware solution for anxiety reduction, integrating breathing exercises, like the physiological sigh, known for alleviating stress. The aim is to assist users in practicing these exercises during distress by leveraging wearable technology, particularly the Apple Watch. The research explores...
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
August 29, 2024
Satchit Prasun Mandal, Vijyendra Pandey, Raghavendra B. Bonal et al.
1 citation
BACKGROUND: Anecdotally, the concept of death consistently evokes profound unease. This study explores the intricate relationship between individuals' attitudes toward death and the associated anxiety, introducing a two-step model that posits dispositional mindfulness and tranquil ego as mediators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used a correlational design in this study and assessed 209 Indian...
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
August 25, 2024
Mark A Frye, Balwinder Singh, Scott Breitinger et al.
2 citations
A man with AUD achieves sobriety on treatment with an SSRI and naltrexone, but then stops taking the SSRI to participate in a psilocybin “ceremony.” What factors contributed to his subsequent relapse to alcohol use?
Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction
August 15, 2024
Nayeon Kim, W. Seo, G. Park
Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a youth meditation program based on mindfulness and self-compassion, and to verify the effectiveness of the developed program. Methods To this end, the mental and physical development characteristics of adolescents and the emotional difficulties they face were explored through prior research, and prior studies related to mindfulness and...
Revista fisio&terapia
August 15, 2024
Alberto Almeida, Carlos Paulo da Silva, Clara Guerzoni et al.
This integrative review explores the use of psychedelics in psychiatry, focusing on their historical context, recent resurgence, and clinical efficacy in treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Initially, psychedelic therapies showed promise in the 1950s and 1970s but were diminished due to restrictive policies and stigma. However, a resurgence in clinical interest...