Human ReproductionJuly 1, 2026E.C.F. Oliveira, S.P.C. Paiva, E. Bloise et al.
Abstract Study question Does an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) improve psychological outcomes and salivary stress biomarkers in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? Summary answer An 8-week online MBI improved psychological well-being and reduced symptoms of depression and stress in women with RPL, but did not alter salivary stress biomarkers. What is known already Women with...
ABSTRACT Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop following exposure to a traumatic event, often with persistent anxiety and depressive symptoms. Recent research suggests the microbiome-gut-brain axis may play an important role in the etiology and pathophysiology of PTSD. At the same time, retreats incorporating psychedelic-assisted therapies have...
Background: Dreams contain emotional, interpersonal and experiential material that may relate to waking-life concerns. In homoeopathic practice, dreams are traditionally considered during case-taking; however, their interpretation is often subjective. Systematic thematic analysis may provide a more transparent method for exploring the relationship between dream content and the mental state of...
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 targeting the ventral striatum (VS) during an emotion regulation practice (breath-focused mindfulness meditation). To assess target engagement, we used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure...
NeuropharmacologyJuly 1, 2026Anne Nathalia De Sousa-Silva, Clarissa de Almeida Moura, Carina Ioná De Oliveira Torres et al.1 citation
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is an naturally occurring indoleamine with hallucinogenic and antidepressant effects in humans. Here, we compared the effects of DMT and S-ketamine, a fast-acting antidepressant, in helpless mice. To induce helplessness, male single and group-housed mice were exposed to inescapable footshock stress; only helpless animals were subsequently treated with S-ketamine 10...
Journal of Drug IssuesJuly 1, 2026Haley M Hummel, Alexia N Obrochta, David C. R. Kerr et al.
Interest has grown in the effects of psilocybin on mental health, but little is known about its naturalistic use alongside alcohol and its relationship to depression and/or anxiety symptoms. Data from the nationally-representative 2024 National Survey Investigating Hallucinogenic Trends of participants who did ( n = 1234) or did not ( n = 1607) report past-year psilocybin and alcohol co-use...
Purpose: This study investigated the mediating roles of mindfulness and anxiety in the association between pregnancy stress and depression among hospitalized women with high-risk pregnancies. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional descriptive design, this study was guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping. Data were collected from 109 high-risk pregnant women admitted to a...
IJNPJune 30, 2026Nurul Azizah, Rafhani Rosyidah, Widi Arti
Background: Postpartum women are vulnerable to pain and psychological disturbances such as stress, anxiety, and depression, which may affect maternal well-being and infant care. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a promising non-pharmacological intervention to enhance postpartum recovery. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in improving pain tolerance and...
The present study examined the mediating effects of body awareness and difficulties in emotion regulation in the relationship between mindfulness and anxiety among adults. Self-report data were collected from 373 adults aged 20 to over 60 years. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted using SPSS 29.0, and measurement and structural models were tested using structural...
Anxiety is among the most prevalent mental health problems in university students, and Muslim students in Indonesia and Southeast Asia report consistently high distress alongside limited access to culturally congruent care. Cognitive restructuring (CR), the core technique of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), has strong evidence for anxiety, yet its secular framing limits its resonance for...
NURSEARCHERJune 30, 2026Yasir Ali, Arzoo Babar, Roma William et al.
Nursing students face higher levels of stress and anxiety than other college students due to the combined pressures of classroom and clinical responsibilities, and meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Objective: To examine the impact of mindfulness intervention on nursing students' anxiety at a public sector college of nursing. Methods: A...
Psychological distress, particularly anxiety, is common among elderly individuals with hypertension and may negatively affect their quality of life and disease management. This study aimed to examine changes in anxiety levels following Mindfulness Butterfly Hug Therapy among hypertensive elderly individuals. A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted involving 97 elderly...
HIV/AIDS is not only a chronic medical condition but also a profound psychological and social challenge that affects emotional well-being, self-esteem, and quality of life. Alongside Anti-retroviral therapy (ART), holistic approaches are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for improving mental health and promoting resilience among people living with HIV/AIDS. Yoga, an ancient mind body...
El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia del mindfulness como estrategia pedagógica para fortalecer la regulación emocional y reducir la ansiedad escolar en estudiantes de séptimo año de educación básica de la Escuela de Educación Básica "Unión Empalmense", ubicada en el cantón El Empalme. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque mixto con un diseño secuencial...
BACKGROUND: The scientific development of yoga during the twentieth century was shaped by several pioneering researchers who successfully integrated traditional yogic knowledge with modern medical science. Among the most influential was Dr. Mukund Vinayak Bhole (1935–2021), physician, physiologist, yoga researcher, and former Research Director of Kaivalyadhama, the world's first yoga research...
Schizophrenia rehabilitation aims to support the mental recovery of individuals who have undergone clinical treatment by promoting psychological stability, social functioning, and meaning-making. Consistent with the body–mind–spirit paradigm, recovery is understood as a holistic process involving interconnected biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. However, Although...
BACKGROUND Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder, which affects about 0.75% of the global population. Most patients show negative symptoms and cognitive impairment, and often accompanied by anxiety and depression. These persistent negative emotions significantly impair the treatment compliance, functional recovery and quality of life of patients. Although mindfulness-based stress reduction...
Mathematics learning anxiety is a prevalent affective barrier adversely affecting academic performance, motivation, and psychological well-being among junior high school students. Yet, evidence-based interventions integrating mindfulness and self-compassion remain underexplored in this population. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness meditation program and a mindfulness...
Background: Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) commonly exhibit elevated psychological stress, autonomic dysregulation, and altered biochemical stress markers, which adversely affect rehabilitation outcomes.Mind-body interventions, such as yoga, may support recovery by modulating psychophysiological stress pathways.This study examined the effects of a structured yoga-based...
This study aims to systematically examine the role of mindfulness in supporting students’ self-development through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The review synthesizes research articles on the implementation of mindfulness in educational contexts, ranging from elementary to higher education. The findings indicate that mindfulness contributes substantially to reducing academic anxiety...