Sleep
April 28, 2017
Cristina Banu, Pierre McDuff, Antonio Zadra
1 citation
The present study tested a prediction from Levin and Nielsen’s (2007) neurocognitive model of disturbed dreaming stipulating that variations in the frequency of bad dreams and nightmares are partly determined by day-to-day variations in emotional stress. The model also suggests that relations between dreams and stress may vary as a function of personality traits. 224 adults (186F, 38M, mean...
European Journal of Integrative Medicine
April 28, 2017
Kristoffer Jonsson, Anette Kjellgren
15 citations
Among the anxiety disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is currently the most treatment resistant, suggesting that treatment protocols could be enhanced. A promising treatment of GAD is flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique), which in earlier studies has been shown to alleviate symptoms in GAD. Although, research on flotation-REST as a treatment of GAD has shown...
April 20, 2017
N. Wongtongkam, Branka Krivokapic‐Skoko, R. Duncan et al.
Abstract Workplace mindfulness is a recognised tool for enhancing health and well-being of university staff and may result in better task performance and satisfaction in the workplace. The study examined the beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on job satisfaction, mindful awareness and anxiety levels in university personnel. Mixed methods with a quasi-experiment and in-depth interviews...
Neurology
April 18, 2017
D. Wheelwright, N. Dangayach, Stephen Griffiths et al.
Objective: We hypothesize that intra-ICU initiation of guided mindfulness meditation is feasible and will help prevent the development of anxiety and depression in good grade SAH patients. Background: Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) has a case fatality rate of about 20%. Of all SAH patients, 40% are “good grade” defined as Hunt-Hess 1–2 with normal mental status whereas 60% are poor...
April 1, 2017
C. Franco, Alberto Amutio, Israel Mañas et al.
This study aimed to analyze the effects of a mindfulness training program on anxiety, worry, and geriatric depression in a sample of older adults. A randomized controlled trial with pretest-posttest measurements was used on an experimental group (n = 42) and a control group (waiting list; n = 45). Participants in the experimental group completed the Short Cognitive Examination, the Penn State...
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
April 2017
Elizabeth A Hoge, Brittany M. Guidos, Mihriye Mete et al.
To examine the effect of mindfulness meditation on occupational functioning in individuals with Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Fifty-seven individuals with GAD (mean (SD) age=39 (13); 56% women) participated in an 8-week clinical trial in which they were randomized to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) or an attention control class. In this secondary analysis, absenteeism, entire...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2017
M. Cigognini, R. Moreno
Introduction: Several studies have shown that ketamine, an antagonist of NMDA receptors, represents a promising alternative in the treatment of depression. The therapeutic use of ketamine, commonly used at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg, and in a single application IV has been short and requires monitoring in a hospital setting. IM use has been shown to be effective in treating depression and suicide...
European Psychiatry
April 1, 2017
E. Alisaleh, S. Ghahari
ObjectiveThe main objective of the present study is to investigate effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis.MethodsThis study is in kind of semi-experimental research in form of pretest–posttest pattern with control group. Statistical population of the study consists of all patients with multiple sclerosis referred to Iran...
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
April 1, 2017
U. Kiran, Suruchi Ladha, N. Makhija et al.
Introduction: Rajyoga meditation is a form of mind body intervention that is promoted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. This form of meditation can be easily performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. The practice of Rajyoga meditation can have beneficial effects on modulating anxiety and cortisol level in patients undergoing major cardiac...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
April 1, 2017
Rafael G. Dos Santos, Flávia de Lima Osório, José Alexandre S. Crippa et al.
7 citations
Ayahuasca is a dimethyltryptamine- and β-carboline-rich hallucinogenic beverage traditionally used by indigenous groups of Northwest Amazonian for ritual and therapeutic purposes. Animal and human studies suggest that ayahuasca has antidepressant and anxiolytic potentials and has a good safety profile. However, anxiety-like reactions may also occur after ayahuasca intake, although they are...