Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
October 19, 2026
John Hansen
preprint
This paper proposes an experimental framework to test whether reflexive self-binding, the property by which ongoing neural processing is experienced as belonging to a subject, can be dissociated from general neural complexity. Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPD) serves as a naturally occurring clinical model: perception, cognition, and memory remain largely intact, while the felt...
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention
October 18, 2026
Brooke Bethune, Ranjita Poudel, Marilyn Horta et al.
Abstract Background: African American cancer caregivers (AACCs) disproportionately assume caregiving responsibilities, often serving as sole unpaid caregivers to provide extensive support to their loved one. AACCs face financial strain, unemployment, psychological distress, sleep disturbance, medical mistrust, mental health stigma, and caregiving expectations shaped by family and cultural...
Journal of Happytalism and Fundamental Peace
October 18, 2026
Luis Miguel Gallardo
Background Psychedelic medicine is approaching regulatory approval, and suggestion alone can now occasion mystical-type experiences in the laboratory. Yet the field still names altered states after their triggers, and nobody can yet show whether the state itself, rather than its context, is what heals. Objective This review reads the evidence presented at the 2026 Annual Conference of the...
Current Issues in Tourism
October 17, 2026
Thandeka C. Ngubeni, Claude‐Hélène Mayer
The purpose of this study was to investigate the transformative experiences of tourists attending spiritual retreats in South Africa. A qualitative exploratory approach based on abduction was used in the study. In this study, a total of 20 tourists took part in spiritual retreats in South Africa led by five retreat centre managers and five facilitators. The data were collected telephonically...
Psychopharmacology
October 17, 2026
Andreas Krabbe, Lena Lindström, Pilleriin Sikka et al.
Combining meditation with psychoactive substances is often assumed to be a niche practice centred on classic psychedelics. We sought to broaden this narrative in two cross-sectional studies. Study 1 used a broad naturalistic sample (N = 1,391) to examine the prevalence of substance use, meditation, and their simultaneous combination, as well as associations with subjective happiness. Study 2...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
October 16, 2026
Gilberto Sousa Alves, Humberto M. M. Dos Santos, Samira D Damasceno et al.
Background Esketamine is a promising therapeutic option for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Intravenous (IV) administration is the most extensively studied parenteral route. However, subcutaneous (SC) administration may offer simpler, more scalable delivery. Multicenter real-world evidence comparing IV and SC routes of administration remains limited. Objective To report clinical outcomes...
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Practice
October 15, 2026
Niluka Hettige
In an era marked by global uncertainty, emotional fragmentation, and existential anxiety, there is a growing need to rethink how individuals cultivate meaning, inner strength, and spiritual well-being. This study proposes The Alchemy of Love as a multidimensional psychological and philosophical framework that positions love as a transformative force capable of restoring coherence across...
Otago University Research Archive
October 15, 2026
Shirley Katharine Anne Harris
Background: The psychological and physiological impacts of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may exacerbate the anxiety-breathlessness cycle, reduce self-efficacy and impede self-management. The integrative literature included in this current study, highlighted evidence to suggest mindfulness-based interventions may increase self-awareness and self-efficacy and reduce symptom burden....
Arts
October 15, 2026
Ewelina Chwiejda
The rapid diffusion of artificial intelligence has unsettled more than the labour market. It has given rise to two related anxieties: an existential unease about human meaning, agency, and uniqueness—“AI anxiety”—and a quieter abdication of critical effort to machines, which recent works call “cognitive surrender.” The remedies most often proposed for these conditions, among them...
Routledge eBooks
October 15, 2026
Derek J. Lee
This chapter explores mindfulness and relaxation techniques as effective strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and enhancing overall well-being. Mindfulness is presented as a foundational practice that cultivates present-moment awareness, non-judgment, and acceptance, allowing individuals to respond to experiences with greater clarity and balance. This chapter reviews key...