This research focuses on the symbols of mysticism and the psychology of mysticism in the novel Hilang Dalam Dekapan Semeru (Aditya, 2025). Mystical symbols such as the figure of a woman dressed in white, frankincense, offerings, dolls, free-range chicken eggs, seven-faced flowers, and the mystical experiences of climbers are analysed in the real world and the supernatural world in Javanese...
Abstract Objectives School-based mindfulness programs (SBMPs) are increasingly implemented to support adolescent mental health, yet evidence for their effectiveness remains mixed. Recent research suggests that average effects may obscure meaningful variability in outcomes across individuals. The present study aimed to examine both the overall effectiveness of a 6-week SBMP and the role of...
In this chapter, the phenomenology of emotions in people with schizophrenia is explored. A nuanced understanding of the specific emotional challenges in schizophrenia, together with their transformative potential, can inform psychotherapeutic and rehabilitative approaches and help to uncover their healing dimensions. The first section of the chapter examines the emotional world of the person...
While both cannabis and music have demonstrated significant independent impacts on emotional states, the synergies between these two modalities remain underexplored. This study investigates the interactions between cannabis consumption and music listening, focusing on their effects on emotional experiences, mood regulation, and sensory perceptions. An online cross-sectional survey consisting of...
Mental health has emerged as a major concern in contemporary education due to the increasing prevalence of stress, anxiety, emotional disturbances, and psychosocial challenges among schoolgoing adolescents.Educational institutions are therefore expected to adopt holistic approaches that promote not only academic achievement but also the physical, emotional, social, and psychological well-being...
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep disturbances, particularly among recently hospitalised patients. Non-pharmacological interventions such as Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy offer cost-effective and accessible alternatives for improving psychological well-being and...
Research SquareJuly 7, 2026Ioanna Spanou, Efstratios Karavasilis, Foteini Christidi et al.
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Abstract Background Migraine patients are prone to nocebo responses, that hinder treatment adherence. Identifying neurobiological markers of nocebo proneness could help predict and mitigate these adverse effects. Methods This prospective three-arm randomized explorative trial examined default mode network (DMN) connectivity changes during the interictal state and an anxiety-induced nocebo...
в статье представлены результаты педагогического эксперимента, который был посвящен изучению влияния медитативных упражнений на уровень тревожности обучающихся 11-х классов. Актуальность исследования связана с ростом психологической нагрузки на старшеклассников как нераздельной составляющей современного общества, экзаменационным стрессом, физиологическим переходным периодом, цифровизацией и...
This multiple methods study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes associated with participation in the Mindfulness and Self‐Compassion for Children and Caregivers course (MSC‐CC). School‐age youth are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. Self‐compassion skills are accessible, evidence‐based, transdiagnostic tools that can help children...
Objective: To investigate meditation-related psychological adverse effects, challenging, unpleasant, and negative experiences (MRPAEs) across meditative development and specifically advanced meditation, an emerging domain in contemplative science that remains understudied despite its potential for radically positively transforming, and in some cases destabilizing, mental health. Design: A...