Clinical Gerontologist
2023
Jay Kayser, Rita Xiaochen Hu, Danielle Rosenscruggs et al.
Chronic medical conditions can increase the likelihood of experiencing psychological distress and mental health problems among older adults. Mindfulness interventions (MIs) are evidence-based treatment approaches that can improve psychological outcomes. This systematic literature review examines MI studies that focused on older adults (≥60 years old) with chronic health conditions. Five...
Clinical Gerontologist
2023
Sandy J Lwi, Selvi R Paulraj, Krista Schendel et al.
As the aging population increases, it is critical to find ways to sustain older adults' health and well-being. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) may be one approach, but its effects are difficult to discern because few studies have conducted randomized controlled trials with an active control group and blinded examiners. We begin to address these gaps with a pilot study examining the...
Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
2023
Ceci Westbrook, Janine M. Dutcher, Susan Kusmierski et al.
7 citations
Uncontrollable worry is a hallmark of generalized anxiety disorder and a transdiagnostic feature of psychopathology. Mindfulness-based strategies show promise for treating worry, but it is unknown which specific strategies are most beneficial, and how these skills might operate on a neurobiological level. We recruited 40 participants with clinically significant worry to undergo functional...
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
2023
Anellka Remedios, Silvia Marin-Dragu, Francis Routledge et al.
Study objectives: The current study investigated nightmare frequency and distress during the pandemic and associated factors. Methods: Participants (n = 1,718) completed a survey, 747 of which were youth. The MADRE dream questionnaire was used to collect self-reported data on nightmare frequency and distress. In addition, personality traits, current stressors, and COVID-related anxiety were...
AIMS Public Health
2023
Aderonke Oyetunji, C. Blanco Huelga, Kailee Bunte et al.
9 citations
Depression and suicidality are significant challenges faced by cancer patients, particularly those in advanced stages of the disease or nearing the end of life. Conventional antidepressant therapies often have limited effectiveness or delayed onset of action, making the exploration of alternative treatments crucial. The use of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression and suicidality in...
Cell Reports Medicine
2023
Melis Yilmaz Balban, Eric Neri, Manuela M. Kogon et al.
261 citations
Controlled breathwork practices have emerged as potential tools for stress management and well-being. Here, we report a remote, randomized, controlled study (NCT05304000) of three different daily 5-min breathwork exercises compared with an equivalent period of mindfulness meditation over 1 month. The breathing conditions are (1) cyclic sighing, which emphasizes prolonged exhalations; (2) box...
Psychiatric Services
2023
Brian Holoyda
7 citations
Psychedelics have the ability to fundamentally alter the consciousness of individuals who take them and thus pose unique legal risks for psychiatrists interested in incorporating them into their practice. Several issues related to malpractice may be relevant, including absence of standards of care, risk of harm, inappropriate treatment, and the doctrine of respondeat superior. In addition to...
Bulletin of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Psychology
2023
Nadiia Omelchenko, Anton Kurapov
1 citation
Background. As a result of the military attack in Ukraine, both the military and civilian population are facing mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Classical psychotherapy and psychiatry are often ineffective in treating these conditions. In the United States and Europe, a significant amount of research is being...
The Meducator
2023
Alam Mehrjerdi Zahra, Bhavana Soma
2 citations
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring compound present in numerous mushroom species characterised by its hallucinogenic and psychedelic effects. Although it has a negative reputation, psilocybin has demonstrated therapeutic potential for treating mental health disorders by allowing the brain to make new neural connections which help the neural pathways adapt and break out of certain cognitive...
Brain circulation
2023
Aminah I Fayyaz, Yuchuan Ding
14 citations
It is well known that stress can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke although the exact way it does this is unknown. This information is particularly more relevant in a post COVID-19 era where healthcare workers are increasingly facing more stressful working conditions. Thus, it is important to look into alternative methods to deal with stress including meditation and yoga which have...