At a medical-psychological center, a therapeutic program based on relaxation and mindfulness meditation sessions is offered to people suffering from chronic insomnia referred by the center's psychiatrists, psychologists and advanced practice nurse. This treatment, which can be complementary to ongoing medication, is an alternative to pharmacological approaches.
There is a trend toward fostering well-being, or the state of being happy and healthy, within the medical community. Historically, resident physicians have faced high rates of distress during training. A structured well-being curriculum in residency programs may shift residents' mindsets from survival and resilience to one centered on purpose, engagement, and joy. An original well-being...
Increasing interest in hypnotherapy's application for a wide range of health conditions has spurred a rise in global research and publications. This study aims to visualize development patterns and current research hotspots in clinical hypnotherapy practice using scientometric methods, and to predict future research directions based on the keyword trending topics analysis. Data on hypnotherapy...
This study aims to assess the clinical effectiveness of combining mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) with exercise intervention in improving anxiety, depression, sleep quality and mood regulation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A total of 60 patients with NSCLC who had not received surgical treatment were selected using convenience sampling and divided into an...
The incidence of allergic rhinitis in children is high across the world, as well as in China. Allergic rhinitis in children has serious impact on physical and mental health of the children. At the same time, the caregivers of allergic rhinitis children have heavy burden of care, and their mental problems are severe. It is necessary to implement timely psychological intervention for the...
This study aims to assess the effect of mindfulness intervention on negative emotions (anxiety and depression) and quality of life in malignant tumor patients. The databases, including CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database disc (CBMdisc), PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science (WoS), were searched from inception to January 2024. Randomized controlled trials...
To identify the independent risk factors for postpartum depression in elderly primiparas and to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based psychological intervention. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 75 women with postpartum depression who received treatment at the First Hospital of Nanchang from January 2021 to March 2022. Among them, 33 women who received routine psychological health...
Psilocybin is being studied for its therapeutic potential in various mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Initial studies suggested that psilocybin is generally safe when used under controlled conditions, but more research is needed to better understand its safety profile. We report safety pharmacology data from a pooled analysis of three randomized crossover...
Abstract Serotonergic psychedelics have potential therapeutic effects in treating anxiety and mood disorders, often after a single dose, and are suggested to have plasticity-inducing action. One lesser studied psychedelic, the 5-methoxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), is suggested to have anxiolytic effects yet a comprehensive mechanism of action is still lacking. Here, we investigated the...
Research SquareDecember 28, 2023Joshua M. Poulin, Gregory E. Bigford, Krista L. Lanctôt et al.1 citation
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Abstract Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide across domains of health and cognition, affecting overall quality of life. Approximately one third of individuals with depression do not fully respond to treatments (e.g., conventional antidepressants, psychotherapy) and alternative strategies are needed. Recent early phase trials suggest psilocybin...