European PsychiatryJune 1, 2026N. Aguayo-Verdugo, N. Ulloa-Chamblás, R. Zúñiga-Tapia et al.
Introduction University students, particularly in health-related fields, face rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, which negatively affect academic performance, social engagement, and overall well-being. Post-pandemic challenges, such as social isolation, uncertainty, and abrupt transitions to online learning, have exacerbated these issues. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs)...
Test anxiety remains a significant psychological challenge among students in tertiary institutions, often interfering with academic performance, concentration, and emotional well-being. This study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing test anxiety among undergraduate students. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was employed. Eighty...
Introduction Positive feedback from a mental health treatment program that uses treatment adjuncts inspired researchers to assess the potential role of the Apollo Neuro device in mental health outcomes. Objectives To assess the impact of the Apollo Neuro device on anxiety levels in a ketamine-assisted therapy treatment program, comparing those using the device with those not using the device....
Introduction Ketamine-assisted therapy shows rapid benefit in treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD (Walsh et al. BJPsych Open 2022;8:e19). The Roots to Thrive Ketamine assisted Therapy (RTT-KaT) program is a unique 12-week program that combines 12 Community of Practice (group therapy) sessions and three ketamine medicine sessions (Tsang et al. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol...
Introduction TBI patients often suffer from severe, treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. Ketamine shows promise in non-TBI populations, but its efficacy in TBI patients needs exploration for efficacy and tolerability. Objectives Evaluate ketamine’s clinical effectiveness and safety (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5 scores) in post-TBI patients, comparing IM, intranasal, and oral routes. Methods Design:...
This paper explores the integration of classical yogic practices as a holistic intervention for mental health within the contemporary clinical landscape. Anchored in Patanjali’s foundational definition of Yoga as chitta-vritti-nirodha (the cessation of the fluctuations of consciousness), the study examines how the ancient “Eight Limbs” framework addresses modern psychological pathologies,...
Nursing students frequently encounter significant levels of test anxiety, which can impact their academic success and overall well-being. Twin Heart Meditation is a technique for relaxation that might assist in alleviating anxiety. This research aim to assess the influence of Twin Heart Meditation on exam anxiety in nursing students. This double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 100 nursing...
Self-compassion is recognized as important for psychological well-being and has been linked to reduced anxiety levels. Mindfulness-based interventions, such as the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR), have shown promise in treating anxiety disorders, but no studies to date have compared the effects of MBSR to the gold-standard medication treatment (escitalopram) on...
Anxiety, depression, and stress are common in individuals with diabetes and cancer and are associated with poor self-management and well-being. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are widely used in nonpharmacological treatments, but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. We conducted a stratified subgroup meta-analysis to indirectly compare...