Multi-Disciplinary Explorations: The Kasthamandap College Journal
August 5, 2026
H. Sapkota
This conceptual paper discusses the adaptation of techniques used in the contemplation traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism for application in English as a foreign language, focusing on mindful reading. Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita’s principles of anāsakta karma (detached action) and samatva (equanimity), together with Buddhist teachings of Sati (mindfulness) and Vipassanā (insight meditation),...
Molecular Psychiatry
August 4, 2026
Kim P. C. Kuypers, Natasha L. Mason, Aurelie Carlier et al.
Women experience a disproportionate burden of affective and stress-related disorders, with symptom variability shaped by endocrine transitions across the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Although psychedelic-assisted therapies are increasingly investigated for these conditions, hormonal state represents a largely unaccounted determinant of variability in exposure,...
AI in Education
August 3, 2026
Oliver Christ, Reinhard Riedl, Jimmy Schmid et al.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adolescents across Europe have experienced a significant rise in mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and behavioural disorders. Schools have observed a marked shift in social behaviour, with increased emotional instability, social withdrawal, and attention-related issues. Simultaneously, educational systems face a...
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
August 3, 2026
Substance use disorders represent a significant public health concern in Pakistan, with methamphetamine showing increasing prevalence, particularly among adults. In light of the escalating incidence of methamphetamine-type stimulant (MTS) consumption observed in Pakistan, this research endeavor sought to assess the efficacy of Mindfulness integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MICBT) for...
European Journal of Mental Health
August 3, 2026
Daniel E. Yupanqui-Lorenzo, Ivan Diaz-Leon, Luis Palao-Loayza et al.
Introduction: The high prevalence of mental health challenges in Latin America highlights the need for brief, culturally sensitive instruments capable of accurately assessing protective psychological resources, such as mindfulness. Aim: Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS-5) in four...
British Journal of Mental Health Nursing
August 2, 2026
Rachel Sinclair
Depression remains a significant public health concern worldwide and many individuals do not achieve adequate symptom relief from conventional treatments such as antidepressants and psychological therapies. Interest has therefore increased in alternative interventions, including psilocybin microdosing. This article aimed to critically review the current evidence regarding the use of psilocybin...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
August 1, 2026
Vina Rayal
preprint
Yoga interventions are being studied more as a means to promote psychological well-being and self-regulation in adult populations, but the wide variety of types of interventions and focus on outcomes have hampered efforts at conceptual clarity. The objective of this review is to consolidate the modern evidence (2017–2025) on Astanga Yoga as an analogue-intervention for adult cognitive,...
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
August 1, 2026
Jodie C. Stevenson, Meghann Matthews, Umair Akram
Despite the availability of student well-being services, university students remain highly susceptible to mental health challenges. Recent research highlights the potential of mindfulness-based interventions and attachment security priming in enhancing psychological well-being. This study compared the immediate and sustained effects of digitally delivered attachment priming and...
Psychiatry Research
August 1, 2026
C. Bharat, Xin-Tong Huang, G. Campbell et al.
BACKGROUND Interest in cannabinoids for mental and substance use disorders is increasing. We examined experimental and observational evidence for treating these disorders and their symptoms. METHODS Systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42023467536). We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO to May 2025 for studies of cannabinoids in adults (≥18 years) with ADHD, anxiety,...
European Journal of Endocrinology
August 1, 2026
Liv-Helen Lang, Sara-Jessica Camerin, Michelle Müller et al.
Patients with arginine vasopressin (AVP) deficiency (formerly central diabetes insipidus) often report social and emotional deficits and heightened anxiety. Growing evidence suggests that these symptoms may, at least partly, reflect concomitant OXT deficiency. OXT plays a key role in increasing empathy and improving emotion recognition. This analysis aimed to examine empathy and emotion...