Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is an evidence-based group intervention, typically delivered in an eight-week standard protocol, which has limited accessibility, especially for Chinese adolescents. This study evaluated an intensive, one-week mindfulness-based skills training program designed to improve engagement among adolescents. Participants (N = 14, aged 12-22, Mage= 16.33, SDage= 2.53)...
Anxiety, sexuality, and dreams are the three pillars upon which psychoanalytic models of the mind are based, yet these phenomena also have a specific place in the domain of neuroscience. Evidence has been provided to demonstrate that anxiety is clearly neurobiologically based in both humans and animals. This position situates it at the intersection of various theoretical models and enables...
Eastern contemplative psychology proposes that clinging to a fixed self-concept generates psychological suffering, while Western psychology’s self-discrepancy theory describes how gaps between actual and ideal/ought self-representations produce distress. Despite their theoretical complementarity, no empirical research to date has examined this intersection. The present study investigated...
The study looks at the relationship between physiological indicators like respiration and electroencephalogram (EEG) activity and emotional states, particularly anxiety. Physiological data were gathered from a total of 550 students, comprising respiration signals and multi-channel EEG recordings. Upon conducting the initial analysis, it was discovered that people with high anxiety levels have...
Diminished drive is one of the core symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, yet its underlying neural mechanisms remain elusive, primarily due to a lack of appropriate animal models. We developed a novel Multilevel Exploration Test (MET) apparatus to evaluate exploratory behavior, which is captured as a dynamic, stage-dependent process involving "search", "attend/investigate",...
Mental health is a complex and multidimensional construct that includes emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. In recent decades, increasing academic pressure, life style changes and social demands have led to a rise in stress, anxiety and depression, particularly among adolescents and students. Accurate assessment of mental health is essential for both clinical and educational...
We take a wide view across the emerging research into psychedelics and psychosis/madness, to emphasize the need for not just more but also wise research at these intersections. We note the growing rate of publications on the use of psychedelics by people who have had experiences of psychosis/madness, and make our arguments around a narrative report of the lead author, who experienced a...
Background:The global burden of psychological disorders, ranging from neuroses to severe psychoses, necessitates comprehensive treatment modalities that extend beyond pharmacotherapy.While conventional psychiatry addresses neurochemical imbalances, there is a growing recognition of the need for "Neuro-psycho-social" interventions that address the structural connectivity of the brain...
Based on Indian traditions, Vibrational healing activities, especially Indian classical music and mantra therapy, have continued to attract growing interest for their ability to promote psychological wellness. As the problem of stress, anxiety, and emotional upsets becomes more widespread, the demand for complementary and culturally-oriented mental health care increases. The current review...
Background: Racially and ethnically minoritized individuals (REMs) who experience discrimination are at risk of developing stress, anxiety, and depression, and digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) can make evidence-based treatments such as mindfulness available to these groups. However, REMs are significantly underrepresented in the overall DMHI and mindfulness-based DMHI literature,...