Human Brain Mapping
October 17, 2020
Feng-Ying Huang, Ai-Ling Hsu, Yi-Ping Chao et al.
Bereavement, the experience of losing a loved one, is one of the most catastrophic but inevitable events in life. It causes grief and intense depression-like sadness. Recent studies have revealed the effectiveness and proficiency of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in emotional regulation among bereavement populations. MBCT improves the well-being of the bereaved by enhancing...
Journal of Psychopharmacology
October 11, 2020
Roger S McIntyre, Nelson B Rodrigues, Orly Lipsitz et al.
19 citations
Background: Individuals meeting criteria for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) are differentially affected by high levels of anxiety symptoms. Aims: There is a need to identify the efficacy of novel rapid-onset treatments in adults with mood disorders and comorbid anxious-distress. Methods: This study included patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar...
Journal of Translational Medicine
October 2, 2020
Lara Sharpe, Justin Sinclair, Andrew Kramer et al.
122 citations
BACKGROUND: -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been associated with an anxiogenic response, while anxiolytic activity has been attributed mainly to cannabidiol (CBD). In animal studies, the effects of THC are highly dose-dependent, and biphasic effects of cannabinoids on anxiety-related responses have been extensively documented. A more precise assessment is required of both the anxiolytic and...
Somnologie: Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin
September 25, 2020
Michael Schredl
3 citations
Abstract Background and objectives Occasional nightmares (distressing dreams that awaking the sleeper) and bad dreams (distressing dreams that do not awaking the sleeper) are very common in children and adolescents. About 5% of children experience frequent nightmares (once a week or more often) and the question arises as to what factors contribute to significant nightmare distress which is...
Brain and Behavior
September 18, 2020
Gunes Sevinc, Jonathan Greenberg, Britta K. Hölzel et al.
24 citations
Abstract Introduction Mindfulness meditation has successfully been applied to cultivate skills in self‐regulation of emotion, as it employs the unbiased present moment awareness of experience. This heightened attention to and awareness of sensory experience has been postulated to create an optimal therapeutic exposure condition and thereby improve extinction learning. We recently demonstrated...
Biomedicines
September 5, 2020
Ana Sofia Vargas, Ângelo Luís, Mário Barroso et al.
121 citations
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring tryptamine known for its psychedelic properties. Recent research indicates that psilocybin may constitute a valid approach to treat depression and anxiety associated to life-threatening diseases. The aim of this work was to perform a systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical trials to assess the therapeutic effects and safety of psilocybin on those...
BMC Psychiatry
August 26, 2020
Ana Maria Raymundi, Thiago R Da Silva, Jeferson M B Sohn et al.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may stem from the formation of aberrant and enduring aversive memories. Some PTSD patients have recreationally used Cannabis, probably aiming at relieving their symptomatology. However, it is still largely unknown whether and how Cannabis or its psychotomimetic compound Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) attenuates the aversive/traumatic memory outcomes. Here, we...
Healthy-Mu Journal
August 16, 2020
Sang A. Kt. Candrawati, Ni Komang Sukraandini, Putu Gede Subhaktiyasa
Students are individuals who are studying well in tertiary institutions. During the academic process, students will complete the final project at the undergraduate level of the thesis called the final student. Students must continue the final project to complete their academic education. One problem that arises in the final student is anxiety. Anxiety is an emotional response that arises due to...
Carolina Digital Repository
August 7, 2020
John D. Mccorvy, R.h.j. Olsen, B.l. Roth
[No abstract available]
August 5, 2020
Sofia Beck
1 citation
Depression and anxiety are debilitating mental health conditions that affect a large portion of the United States. Current pharmacological treatments for these disorders require daily administration, are associated with a number of side effects, and can be ineffective for some. Emerging evidence in novel treatment options may necessitate a shift toward how we treat these psychiatric disorders.