International Journal of Yoga
2026
P Sreelakshmi, Neha Maheshwari, Neel Kamal Mishra et al.
Rajayoga meditation is form of meditation that is offered by Rajayoga Education and Research Foundation of Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. It is free of ritual and mantras and can be performed anywhere and anytime. The Rajayoga meditation practice can have beneficial effects on modulating anxiety and cortisol levels in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. To evaluate the impact...
International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP
2026
Julia Maruani, Nathan Martins, Emmanuelle Clerici et al.
Nightmare Disorder characterized by recurrent dysphoric dreams is strongly associated with major depressive episodes (MDE) and suicidal risk. Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is the standard treatment for nightmares, but its effectiveness in individuals with MDE remain understudied. This study evaluated whether IRT is associated with greater improvement in nightmare symptoms compared to sleep...
Drug Design, Development and Therapy
2026
Yanhong Li, Kuangyu Zhao, Peipei Cao et al.
Surgical stress can lead to postoperative anxiety and depression, especially in adolescents. These complications reduce quality of life and increase medical burdens, but perioperative psychological interventions for adolescents are limited, and related mechanisms remain unclear. Esketamine (S-ketamine), an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist, has analgesic, sedative,...
The National medical journal of India
2026
Ozlem Ecem Ograk, Merve Eksioglu, Tuba Cimilli Ozturk et al.
Background We aimed to evaluate the effects of yoga and guided meditation on stress, anxiety, and well-being in emergency medicine residents. Methods We randomly assigned 81 participants to yoga, guided meditation, or control using a single-level block randomization design. The yoga group attended Hatha yoga classes twice a week, the meditation group learned the technique with audio recordings...
Frontiers in Public Health
2026
Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, Anne Pitman, Shelly Prosko
Death anxiety is prevalent across many modern cultures and is associated with significant psychological, social and economic costs, including avoidance of advance care planning and the overuse of life-prolonging medical interventions at the end of life. From a yogic perspective, this pervasive clinging to life reflects abhinivesha, one of the five kleshas (mental afflictions) described as a...
General Hospital Psychiatry
2026
David T. Kryszajtys, Carol Strike, Brian Rush et al.
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Some individuals interpret persistent depression and anxiety, alongside the exhaustion of standard treatment options, as leading to a desperate need for relief. While desperation may shape how people assess treatment options, its role in psychedelic self-treatment and its relevance for emerging clinical models of psychedelic treatment remain underexplored. We collected discussion threads from...
General Hospital Psychiatry
2026
Gabrielle F. M. Lovell, Shreya Vasudeva, Diana Orsini et al.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic with potential for treating mood, anxiety, and related disorders; however, concerns have emerged regarding hepatotoxicity in the context of chronic treatment. Systematic searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Ovid databases were conducted from inception to August 2025. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, and case...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
2026
Gláucio Silva Camargos, Geraldo Magela De Faria Júnior, Marcelo Lourenço et al.
This longitudinal observational study evaluated changes in depressive symptoms associated with ritualistic ayahuasca use in patients diagnosed with depressive disorders, as well as depressive burden in individuals with anxiety and substance use disorders. The research was conducted with 280 adults treated at clinics in the northwestern region of the state of São Paulo, under the jurisdiction of...
Open Science Framework
2026
Christina Chwyl, M. Kati Lear, Sunjeev K. Kamboj et al.
preprint
Self-compassion is theorized to play a central role in promoting mental health and wellbeing, including for individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD). One proposed mechanism of MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for SAD is the cultivation of self-compassion. Across five aims, we will characterize self-compassion experiences during MDMA-AT and evaluate its role as a potential mechanism of...
PLoS One
2026
Yijun Wang, Xiaolu Lin, Xiang Zou et al.
Postoperative pain is the most notable issue after cesarean section (CS). The contributing factors include hyperalgesia, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and inflammation. In this study, we explored the effects of esketamine on pain, hyperalgesia, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and inflammation after CS. This randomized, blinded, controlled trial enrolled single-term pregnant women...