Scientific Reports
April 1, 2026
David B. Feldman, Shauna L. Shapiro, Diane E Dreher
Mindfulness and hope are both associated with well-being, yet their orientations—present-focused awareness versus future-directed striving—are seemingly at odds. Moreover, limited research addresses them simultaneously. We investigated the relationship between mindfulness and hope, assessing their associations with psychological well-being. A cross-sectional survey of 145 undergraduates (Mage =...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
April 1, 2026
Thella Vamsi Krishna, N Premkumar
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the integration of yoga and meditation into school Physical Education (PE) curricula, examining their multifaceted impact on student well-being and academic outcomes. Traditional PE programs, primarily focused on physical fitness, often overlook critical mental and emotional health needs. Yoga and meditation, as holistic mind-body practices, address...
Gadjah Mada Journal of Professional Psychology
March 30, 2026
Vincent Eddy Kuncoro Hartono, Nida Ul Hasanat
This study aimed to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) levels in survivors of domestic violence (DV) through a mindfulness-based intervention program modified from Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (BMBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Distress Management Training. Seven female DV survivors were involved in the program, which consisted of six meetings over three weeks. The participants...
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
March 27, 2026
Ana Cláudia Mesquita Garcia, Geovanna Maria Isidoro, Cremilson de Paula Silva
CONTEXT: People living with serious illness frequently experience intense existential suffering related to awareness of finitude. Psychedelic-assisted therapies have been associated with reductions in death anxiety and existential distress, yet the experiential processes underlying transformations in the relationship with finitude remain insufficiently understood. OBJECTIVES: To synthesize...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
March 26, 2026
Aly Shah Aziz
Abstract Adolescent refractory mental health disorders are rising globally, contributing to long-term morbidity and substantial societal burden. Conventional psychotropic medications and psychotherapeutic approaches sometimes fail to provide adequate relief, necessitating an interest in novel investigational interventions. Classic psychedelic compounds—Psilocybin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide...
IntechOpen eBooks
March 18, 2026
Jörg Fachner, Filippo Pasqualitto, Clemens Maidhof
Music and psychoactive substances play a key role in forming identity during adolescence. Grasping the historical, neurobiological, and clinical aspects of this relationship is crucial for exploring how music therapy (MT) can support recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). In this chapter, the discussion begins by framing adolescent risk-taking, including substance experimentation, as a way...
Mindfulness
March 18, 2026
Sinead Grennan, Annie O’Dowd, Conal Twomey et al.
Abstract Objectives This umbrella review synthesised evidence from meta-analyses of school-based mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) to evaluate effects on wellbeing, mindfulness, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. Method Searches were conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC and Cochrane databases, with the timeframe for the search being 2000 to end 2024. Eligibility...
OUTRAS PALAVRAS
March 18, 2026
Gabriela Marques Guimarães Simão, Isabella Andrade Santana, Luiza Paulone Santos Fortunato Dias et al.
O presente estudo aborda o potencial terapêutico dos psicodélicos no tratamento de distúrbios neuropsiquiátricos, destacando sua relevância em um contexto de crescente prevalência de condições como depressão, ansiedade e transtorno de estresse pós-traumático. O objetivo principal é investigar as propriedades farmacológicas desses compostos, seus mecanismos de ação e os resultados clínicos...
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
March 16, 2026
Taaha Adamji, Eric vanSonnenberg, Kory Johnson
Flotation, a form of restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST), entails lying in a warm saltwater tank. Evidence links it to lower stress and improved mood, but user characteristics outside trials remain unclear. We profiled flotation users and compared health and lifestyle measures with a population benchmark. Adults were recruited from an online community forum and a flotation...
Cureus
March 15, 2026
Shruti Niraj, G Niraj, Rajesh Naithani
1 citation
Healthcare professionals in India are vulnerable to experiencing a high level of burnout, which has consequences for individuals and organizations. This prospective pilot randomized controlled feasibility study examined, for the first time, the feasibility and acceptability of practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique among healthcare professionals in India. A total of 76...