Frontiers in Psychology
October 23, 2026
Yunfu Liu, Shuai Zhong, Cheng Yang
Introduction: During critical developmental periods, young family caregivers frequently take on unpaid caregiving for family members who are physically ill, have disabilities, or have mental health conditions. Ongoing caregiving pressure may be associated with a greater risk of anxiety and poorer mental health. Psychological flexibility and self-compassion reflect distinct but interrelated...
Research Square
October 22, 2026
Hanae Tainaka, Sachiko Nagaya, Taeko Muramatsu et al.
preprint
Abstract Background Clinical training is a significant stressor for nursing students, and those facing their first placement are particularly vulnerable. This preregistered randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether a 6-week mindfulness program delivered before first clinical training could prevent stress and anxiety. Methods Twenty-nine nursing students were randomly assigned to the...
October 20, 2026
Christina Chwyl, Mary K. Lear, Jason B. Luoma
preprint
By fostering certain self-transcendent experiences (STE)—those characterized by interconnectedness and other-oriented emotions—3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) has been hypothesized to disrupt social anxiety disorder maintenance processes, including negative self-focus, self-criticism, and isolation, thereby enhancing wellbeing. This secondary analysis used...
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
October 19, 2026
Suheyla Yurt, Şeyma Laloğlu, Nurgul Karakurt et al.
Purpose: Adolescence is a critical period for identity formation and social development, and social media can shape appearance perceptions and social acceptance. Social appearance anxiety may be associated with greater vulnerability to social media addiction, whereas mindful awareness may be linked to lower levels of this risk. The current study tested mindful awareness as a mediator between...
Psychopharmacology
October 17, 2026
Sixtine Fleury, Yian Shang, Katherine M. Nautiyal
Psilocybin can produce rapid and sustained antidepressant-like and anxiolytic effects, yet the receptor and circuit mechanisms underlying these behavioral changes remain unclear. While the serotonin 2A receptor mediates psilocybin's acute psychedelic effects, psilocin (the active metabolite of psilocybin) binds many serotonin receptor subtypes. Our prior work has identified the serotonin 1B...
Frontiers in Psychology
October 16, 2026
Yunlong Jia
To handle the problem of resource scarcity and lack of personalization and adaptability in the traditional approach to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in dealing with college students with anxiety disorders, this study proposes the use of the natural language interface and adaptability properties of large language models (LLMs) to come up with an intelligent college-level MBCT...
Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría
October 15, 2026
Huajun Yao, Caihong Peng, Min Wu
Background:To assess whether integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) into refined perioperative nursing is associated with improvements in postoperative sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 146 CABG patients treated at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of...
Frontiers in Medicine
October 14, 2026
N. Magor, Abdelaziz Hendy, S. Ads et al.
Children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) commonly experience anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, which may negatively affect their quality of life and recovery. Non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness breathing and acupoint stimulation, have emerged as supportive approaches for symptom management. This study evaluated and compared the effects of...
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience
October 12, 2026
Meitar Grad, Hadas Volkov, Noam Shomron
Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder, and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Current treatments for MDD entail many side effects, and include a lag until the onset of therapeutic effects. The current hypotheses as for the etiology of MDD revolve around the monoamine hypothesis and the plasticity and neurodegeneration hypothesis. According to the...
Journal of Affective Disorders Reports
October 11, 2026
Elizabeth K. Stierman, Sarah Clifford, Briana E. Kramer et al.
Objective This umbrella review synthesizes evidence about the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions to improve mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods We searched MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase.com, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews published between January 1, 2015 and June 26, 2026. We included reviews of randomized...
PENJAGA : Pendidikan Jasmani dan Olahraga
October 10, 2026
Yoga Bayu Kusuma, H. Hayati, Shandy Pieter Pelamonia et al.
Anxiety is a psychological condition that can affect a soccer player's readiness for a match, particularly among novice players who are still developing their skills and competitive experience. This study aimed to analyze the effect of a combined intervention meditation based relaxation and dynamic exercises on the anxiety levels of novice soccer players. A quantitative approach with a...
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
October 8, 2026
Wiesław Jerzy Cubała
Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic, disabling condition for which currently available pharmacotherapies have delayed onset, incomplete remission rates, treatment-emergent adverse effects and substantial real-world discontinuation. DT120, formerly MM120, is an investigational orally disintegrating tablet formulation of lysergide tartrate being developed as a single-dose...
Translational Psychiatry
October 6, 2026
Nadia S. Hejazi, Mina Kheirkhah, Robin Chholak et al.
Insomnia and anxiety frequently co-occur with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This study examined short-term changes in depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms post-ketamine in TRD and their inter-relationships. Seventy-one patients with TRD were assessed at baseline and 24 h after intravenous ketamine (0.5 mg/kg). Depression, anxiety, and insomnia were measured using the...
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
October 5, 2026
Bo Wang, Zhuzhu Wang, Xiaoming Guan
This study tested a self-report psychological intervention in an 8-week app-based mental training program (MindSprint) using a two-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial involving 70 track athletes allocated to an intervention group (n = 35) or waitlist control (n = 35) and assessed at baseline (T0), week 4 (T1), week 8 (T2), and week 12 follow-up (T3). Five participants withdrew from the...
Scientific Reports
October 3, 2026
Yi-Chun Lin, Chien-Chih Chen, Yu-Li Lan
Anxiety disorders are associated with psychological dysregulation and autonomic imbalance. Although mindfulness-based interventions and breathing training have shown potential benefits for anxiety management, evidence regarding their integrated psychological and physiological outcomes remains limited. To examine psychological and physiological changes following a four-week mindfulness-based...
Journal of Neuroendocrinology
October 1, 2026
Cristian Ferreira Corona, Felipe Alves Alencar Lima, Jessica Sabrina Canedo da Silva Sumensse et al.
Abstract Human binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption accompanied by loss of control and is strongly associated with alterations in reward processing and emotional regulation. Ayahuasca, a psychoactive botanical preparation traditionally used in Amazonian medicine, has been shown to modulate serotonergic signaling and reward‐related behaviors...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
October 1, 2026
Yongmi Lee, Hyunju Kang, Myoungsuk Kim
Introduction: Patients with breast cancer commonly experience anxiety and sleep disturbance during and after treatment, and these symptoms are closely interrelated, negatively affecting the quality of life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly used as a nonpharmacological supportive approach. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of MBIs...
Korea Exercise Rehabilitation Welfare Association
September 30, 2026
Do-Hyeok Jang, Sungh-Ho Hwang
This meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of meditation-based interventions on psychological and physical outcomes in cancer patients. A total of 25 studies were included after a systematic literature search. Random-effects models were used to calculate pooled effect sizes (Hedges’ g), and meta-regression analyses were conducted to explore the moderating effects of the number of sessions,...
Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities
September 30, 2026
Fraidoon Rahmani
One of the most widespread psychological disorders of the modern era includes stress and anxiety, which has a negative impact on the psyche, lifestyle, and personal and social interactions. In recent years, along with conventional treatment methods, more interest has been shown in spiritual and religious capabilities as complementary methods of developing mental health. This research article...
Journal of Personalized Medicine
September 30, 2026
Joshuan J. Barboza, Alma Delia Santiago Mijangos, Junior Smith Torres-Román et al.
Background/Objectives: Psychological distress, anxiety, depressive symptoms and fear of cancer recurrence affect many women treated for breast cancer and often persist beyond active treatment. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is manualised and can be delivered in groups or over the internet, which makes it a candidate component of personalised supportive care, but its effect has not...