In india, the birthplace of contemplative traditions, mindfulness has evolved from its ancient roots in sanatan philosophy and the indian knowledge system (iks) into a diverse spectrum of practices ranging from spiritual sadhana (discipline) to secular clinical interventions. This study examines the factors contributing to this transformation, focusing on individuals practicing meditation...
Background: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects a significant proportion of individuals with major depressive disorder and remains difficult to manage with conventional treatments. Psychedelic-assisted therapies and neuromodulation have emerged as innovative interventions targeting neurobiological mechanisms beyond traditional antidepressant approaches. Objectives: This scoping review...
Stressful working conditions continue to impact teacher shortages in special education. Although systemic changes are necessary to improve special educators’ experiences in schools, offering explicit instruction on stress-reducing strategies in special education teacher preparation programs may support special educators’ flourishing/comprehensive well-being and reduce burnout, thereby reducing...
Although Islamic psychotherapy has received attention in various previous studies, research that specifically discusses the structured procedures and clinical mechanisms of Islamic psychotherapy techniques for treating anxiety and stress in Muslim populations remains limited. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the main procedures of Islamic psychotherapy in treating anxiety and stress...
SleepMay 1, 2026Holland Doise, A. Gonzalez Quesada, Garrett Baber et al.
Abstract Introduction Nightmares are associated with more severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The advent of large language models (LLM) offers unique advantages to efficiently code affective dream content over human methods, which can be resource intensive and prone to error. This study tested whether dream affect (DA), measured via self-report, human-rated narrative coding, and LLM...
PURPOSE: The potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) to address existential distress in cancer populations is attracting increasing attention. However, this novel approach is challenged by stigma, hype, and misconceptions. The current study aimed to investigate the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of advanced cancer patients and carers regarding psychedelics and their potential...
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges people face today. It goes beyond just feeling sad — it shapes the way a person thinks, behaves, and experiences the world around them. The persistent low mood, the fading interest in things that once brought joy, the fog that makes even simple decisions feel overwhelming — all of it quietly chips away at a person's quality of life....
Background/Objectives: Test anxiety can impair working memory, attention, and executive function, raising questions about what might increase cognitive readiness prior to testing. Methods: This study examined how brief meditation, social media use, and calming or upbeat music influence neural activity and performance on a second-language exam using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)....
ABSTRACT Increasing stress and anxiety in today's world have highlighted the importance of resilience in the lives of young people. This research examines the impact of Rajyoga Meditation as taught by the Brahma Kumaris on various aspects of resilience, namely hope, tolerance, adaptability and resilience. An experimental design was used with 100 participants split randomly into an experimental...
Scientific ReportsApril 25, 2026Audrey G. Evers, Elizabeth C. Stade, Aadesh Salecha et al.1 citation
Enthusiastic media coverage of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health disorders is perceived as hyped compared to coverage of established treatments. To measure potential hype, we conducted pre-registered analyses comparing media coverage (e.g., newspaper articles) of psychedelics to FDA-approved antidepressants for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. We used...