Impaired cognitive performance and increased levels of anxiety and depressiveness have been reported following chronic use of the recreational drug 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, “Ecstasy”). The aim of this study was to investigate whether memory functions and mood states are affected by two moderate doses of MDMA administered to healthy volunteers at intervals of two weeks, and hence...
MindfulnessSeptember 25, 2026K. Asli Basoglu, Dan Stone
Objectives: Financial well-being requires appropriate risk choices. We investigated the effects of alternative mindfulness practices and task motivation quality on financial risk-taking. Method: We explored these issues in four studies: (1) examining the effects of interruptions on risk-taking (study 1, n = 125); (2) introducing “financial” mindfulness (study 2, n = 140); (3) comparing...
Derecho y cambio social.September 24, 2026Carla Mariana Café Botelho, Gabriela Nogueira Cavalcante, Camille Soares Monteiro Marques et al.
Este artigo analisa a variação dos escores de ansiedade após uma intervenção de mindfulness com adolescentes de uma escola pública municipal de Eusébio, Ceará. Trata-se de estudo quantitativo, quase experimental, com avaliação antes e depois e sem grupo controle, desenvolvido a partir da pesquisa de mestrado da autora. Participaram 82 estudantes, com idade média de 12,27 anos e faixa observada...
Scientific ReportsSeptember 24, 2026Giammarco di Gregorio, Basset Sophia, Harjot Manmohan et al.
Abstract Depression and anxiety affect one in five adults and vary across the lifespan; while prevalence generally declines with age until midlife, later life is marked by a re-emergence of symptoms. Although clinical trials suggest classic psychedelics (e.g., psilocybin, LSD) and non-classic psychedelics (e.g., MDMA, ketamine) may alleviate these symptoms, it remains unclear how these...
Breathwork practices include traditional yogic pranayama and modern therapeutic protocols. Pranayama is the practice of manipulating breathing, which serves as a dynamic link between the mind and body, and is well known in traditional Indian medicine. (Podder et al., 2025) Autonomic modulation is altered by yoga breathing patterns, which results in modifications to cardiovascular functioning...
Chronic psychological stress is a major public health problem with adverse effects on mental health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and work functioning. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a standardised meditation that may reduce stress and enhance wellbeing, yet long-term evidence in workplace settings is limited. This study evaluated the effect of TM on perceived stress and related...
This qualitative case study examines Buddhist spiritual care for terminal cancer patients through the case of Wat Kham Pramong in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand. It addresses three objectives: to examine how the temple responds to patients’ spiritual needs, to identify the Buddhist teachings and practices relevant to those needs, and to assess the approach’s qualitative impact in terminal...
The use of ketamine as a treatment for mood disorders continues to grow in popularity. However, the differences between individuals consuming ketamine within clinical settings and those self-medicating in casual, non-clinical settings has not been yet characterized. Using the 2023 Global Psychedelic Survey, this study aimed to examine the demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as the...
The genus Psilocybe has been characterized by central nervous system (CNS) effects and as a source of therapeutic drugs such as the alkaloids psilocybin and psilocin—secondary metabolites that produce rapid anxiolytic and antidepressant effects in preclinical and clinical studies. Furthermore, these mushrooms also contain bioactive primary metabolites, for example, the interesting case of...
Health science reportsSeptember 23, 2026Solmaz Heydarifard, Faezeh Safaralinezhad, Atefeh Safaralinezhad
ABSTRACT Objective Hospitalized women with high‐risk pregnancies are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and relational strain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief inpatient mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program in improving psychological distress and marital satisfaction. Methods Fifty‐seven pregnant women (24–28 weeks'...