Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their caregivers often face challenges such as emotional distress and stress management, which severely impact their quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) holds potential value in emotional regulation; however, there is a lack of systematic evaluation targeting the ASD population, particularly caregivers. This systematic...
Quality in SportJanuary 26, 2026Adam Wolski, Ewa Szplit, Mikołaj Franciszek Patalong et al.
Background: Psychedelic substances have been used for millennia in religious and healing contexts and have recently re-emerged as subjects of scientific interest due to advances in neuroscience and psychiatry. Research suggests that psychedelics may address limitations of conventional psychiatric treatments, particularly in disorders such as major depressive disorder, PTSD, substance use...
Background: Analyzing the health benefits of meditation for the elderly through a qualitative approach, this study aims to provide readers with insights into the health benefits gained through meditation.The increase in life expectancy has led to a growing elderly population prone to physical and mental health decline, such as stress, sleep disturbances, and chronic diseases (Hypertension,...
Intravenous (IV) ketamine is an emerging intervention for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), yet the temporal dynamics of response and the optimal number of infusions remain unclear, particularly in real-world clinical populations with psychiatric comorbidities. We conducted a retrospective chart review of 209 adults with TRD treated with IV ketamine at an interventional psychiatry program....
Background and Study Aim. Stress-related psychological and physiological strain represents a relevant concern in populations exposed to sustained domestic and caregiving demands. Yoga-based relaxation practices, including Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), have been applied in clinical and non-clinical contexts to support stress regulation in everyday life. Although such approaches are...
Abstract Introduction The wellbeing of university undergraduates is a pressing area of concern, with one in five students reporting serious psychological distress. In previous semesters of a course on mental wellbeing, we asked undergraduates to engage with a standardized wellness program for the general population and provide feedback through weekly surveys and a final reflection paper. Based...
Latar Belakang: Sectio caesarea (SC) merupakan salah satu metode persalinan yang umum digunakan ketika persalinan pervaginam tidak memungkinkan. Meskipun prosedur ini relatif aman secara medis, banyak ibu pasca operasi SC mengalami kecemasan akibat berbagai faktor, seperti ketidakmampuan merawat bayi, peran ganda sebagai ibu dan pekerja, serta minimnya dukungan sosial. Salah satu intervensi...
HealthcareJanuary 13, 2026Georgina Henry, Ingrid Honan, Emma Waight et al.
Backgrounds/Objectives: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs may have applications for adults with cerebral palsy (CP), particularly as this population is at increased risk of mental health challenges relative to the general population. However, little is known about the experiences of adults with CP participating in these programs. The aim of this study was to explore the...
Occupational suffering exhaustion related to stress in the workplace is experienced by nurses who are regularly confronted with trauma, suffering, and high workloads. suffer exhaustion can negatively impact patient care and have detrimental effects on nurses’ physical and mental health. Meditation-based stress decrease programs have been researched as a potential holistic intervention for...
This study examines the effect of mindfulness training on improving executive functions—especially working memory and attention—among gifted students with special educational needs in learning English. The sample consisted of 46 gifted students with special educational needs, who were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. The study included an experimental phase...