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...
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...
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...