Acta Neuropsychiatrica
September 3, 2025
Filipe Reis Teodoro Andrade, Tobias Buchborn, Gabriel Thalheimer et al.
3 citations
Abstract Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant public health concern, and current treatments often have limitations in effectiveness and adherence. Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, is being explored as a potential treatment for depression. It primarily acts through the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor but interacts with 5-HT1A and 5-HT2C receptors....
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
September 1, 2025
Abigail Mcdowell, A. Khasawneh, Frank Neeley et al.
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) meditation environment in reducing exam-related anxiety among graduate engineering students. Traditional meditation can be limited by environmental constraints, while VR offers an immersive alternative. Participants (N = 14) were exposed to both VR and 2D guided meditation experiences in a within-subjects design across two exam...
Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache
September 1, 2025
Jing He, Jun-Jiang Liu, Xin Ye et al.
Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder affecting the oral mucosa, often accompanied by psychological comorbidities. Higher levels of mindfulness have been associated with reduced pain and fewer emotional symptoms in some chronic pain conditions, but its role in BMS remains inadequately explored. Methods: 146 patients diagnosed with BMS, according to the...
مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تربت حیدریه
September 1, 2025
Elahe Sarfarazi, ToktamSadat JafarTabatabaei, SamanehSadat JafarTabatabaei et al.
Background & Aim: Adolescent girls suffering from anxiety face various psychological problems; therefore, they require specific and effective interventions.The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion-based mindfulness training and self-treatment training on cognitive distortion and self-compassion in adolescent girls with anxiety symptoms.Methods: This study employed a...
Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Robert Tessier, Meredith L. Spada
Abstract This chapter focuses on the integration of motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies in treating patients with mood and anxiety disorders. Literature on the effect of motivational interviewing and of mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions on anxiety and other mood disorders is reviewed. Breathing techniques such as square or box breathing, grounding techniques such...
Acta Psychologica
September 1, 2025
Eunha Kim, Teemu H Laine, Youbin Lee
The purpose of this study was to examine whether cognitive restructuring and mindfulness-based meditation would alleviate stress and anxiety induced by a social VR-based TSST within StressMeta, the platform that we developed. Additionally, we investigated whether the effectiveness of these interventions would vary based on trait anxiety levels. A total of 60 college students were randomly...
International Journal of Research & Technology
September 1, 2025
Dr Jyoti Yadav
People realize that practicing mindfulness to feel their feelings at the moment without judging them, is kind to their mental health nowadays. It explains that being mindful can lessen anxiety and help your system stay strong. Psychology and neuroscience examinations are used in the paper to understand how mindfulness affects our thoughts and emotions. Keep your ideas clear so that you handle...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2025
Lorena Desdentado, Marta Miragall, Ausiàs Cebolla et al.
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to (1) investigate the feasibility of three online-delivered mindfulness practices that emphasize different types of attentional focus: visceral body scan (VBS), somatosensory body scan (SBS), and external (non-body) meditation (ECM), and (2) gain insight into the potential effects of these interventions on interoceptive and other psychological outcomes....
Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental
September 1, 2025
Renée Martin-Willett, Carillon J. Skrzynski, Angela D Bryan et al.
This study examined the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) on negative mood and drinking behaviors, and whether those effects were moderated by levels of perceived discrimination among participants who identify with a racial, ethnic, gender, or sexual identity that is underrepresented in research. Participants were either not using cannabis, using cannabis with THC, or...
European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
September 1, 2025
Shahar Almog, Albert Garcia‐romeu, Kathryn Walker et al.
1 citation
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents severe symptomology and often co-occurs with depression, warranting novel treatment approaches to address both conditions simultaneously. Ketamine has emerged as a rapid antidepressant and potential treatment for PTSD, with some real-world evidence for effectiveness regardless of comorbidities. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore...
Journal of Affective Disorders
September 1, 2025
Elizabeth A Hoge, Mihriye Mete, Amanda W Baker et al.
3 citations
During the pandemic, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) versus the antidepressant, escitalopram (ESC) added a second phase using a synchronous, videoconference (VC) format for both interventions, enabling randomized and naturalistic comparisons. The original in-person RCT demonstrated non-inferiority of MBSR to ESC. In the second phase, we...
August 31, 2025
Arpita Garud
Abstract Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, impairing psychological and physical functioning, and diminishing quality of life. Conventional pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments are effective but may not be equally accessible or culturally accepted in all contexts. This study examines the impact of yoga and meditation on anxiety and...
Revista Mexicana de Investigación e Intervención Educativa
August 29, 2025
Seyyed Nasser Mousavi, Hojjat Ravan Nakhjavan
1 citation
This study examined the effects of mindfulness practices on speaking performance and speaking anxiety among introverted and extroverted English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A non-equivalent quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used with 60 intermediate male EFL learners aged 17–23 from a private language institute in Ardabil, Iran. Participants were divided into four groups:...
Bioengineering
August 29, 2025
Alessia Bramanti, Colomba Pessolano, Marina Garofano et al.
1 citation
(1) Background: Chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs), such as COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease, are often accompanied by psychological distress and reduced quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), including digital and virtual reality (VR) formats, have emerged as promising non-pharmacological approaches to improve symptom management and well-being. This systematic...
Mindfulness
August 28, 2025
Fang Fei Lyu, Vimala Ramoo, Ping Lei Chui et al.
Exercise has known benefits for bone, physical, and mental health. This study aimed to determine the effects of a tailored mindful exercise program on back pain, balance, kinesiophobia, mindfulness, anxiety, and depression in older patients with primary osteoporosis. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in a hospital setting in Kunming, China. Eligible patients were...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
August 26, 2025
Turaga Narayana
Youth in India, aged 15–29 years, face increasing levels of stress and anxiety due to academic pressures, career uncertainties, lifestyle transitions, and sociocultural expectations. Rajyoga meditation, a spiritual and psychological practice introduced by the Brahma Kumaris, has gained attention as a non-pharmacological tool for emotional regulation and mental health management. This review...
Psychology, Health & Medicine
August 25, 2025
Zhenglin Ji, Yujie Zhang, Xiaoxiao Xu et al.
ABSTRACT Anxiety is commonly present in medical students. Mindfulness can effectively treat anxiety, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the association between mindfulness and anxiety, and the mediation roles of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and neuroticism. This cross-sectional study enrolled medical students from the Army Medical University in April...
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
August 23, 2025
Ramdas Jadhav
Mindfulness-based interventions have emerged as effective tools in sports psychology, offering athletes strategies to reduce performance-related anxiety and enhance overall performance. This paper explores the impact of mindfulness practices such as focused breathing, present-moment awareness, and acceptance on psychological well-being and athletic outcomes. Evidence from randomized controlled...
Research Journal of Psychology
August 22, 2025
This research examined the impact of Mindfulness-Based Play Therapy (MBPT) on alleviating anxiety in children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A quasi-experimental pretest and posttest control group design was utilised involving 40 children aged 7 to 11 years, who were randomly allocated to experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent 10...
Frontiers in Nutrition
August 21, 2025
Jakub Słupski, Agnieszka Mechlińska, Adam Włodarczyk et al.
1 citation
Mood disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BP), significantly impact global health, with MDD affecting over 300 million people and BP affecting approximately 2% of the world's population. Ketamine, originally an anesthetic, has emerged as a promising treatment for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), due to its unique pharmacological...