Open Minds International JournalJuly 6, 2026Juliana Leite Haubman, João Octávio Celante da Silva, Bruno Horta Leonardo Machado de Moura et al.
Intravenous esketamine represents a significant therapeutic innovation in the field of psychiatry, particularly in the management of treatment-resistant depression and severe psychiatric conditions associated with suicidal ideation.Derived from the S-enantiomer of ketamine, esketamine acts primarily as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, promoting rapid glutamatergic modulation...
The opening essay of the Turning Toward series sets out the method and the stakes of a philosophy of psychology grounded in testimony and in the analytical psychology of C. G. Jung. Moving from the etymology of agnosticism to Jung's 1959 "I know" and the letters in which he qualified it, the essay places the meditative encounter with the boundary between ego and Self within a long...
The study revealed theoretical and practical aspects of the influence of religious and psychological concepts of S. Freud, C.G. Jung, and V.E. Frankl on the psychological well-being of students in the education system of South Korea. S. Freud’s understanding of religion as a defence mechanism has been found to explain its ability to reduce anxiety and help students to cope with learning stress,...
Emotional well-being is a fundamental component of overall health, influencing cognitive functioning, interpersonal relationships, productivity, and quality of life. The growing prevalence of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, and emotional dysregulation, has created a pressing need for accessible, effective, and scalable mental health...
This chapter explores the relationship between self-clarity and happiness among artisans in rural India, integrating theoretical foundations from positive psychology with empirical evidence from a comprehensive intervention study conducted in Manpura village, Rajasthan. Drawing on Seligman’s PERMA model, self-determination theory, and culturally adapted contemplative practices, we investigate...
Background: Pregnancy is a significant period that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally, as well as psychosocially. This condition often leads to excessive stress in pregnant women. If not addressed, it can impact the health of both the mother and the fetus. One method considered effective for managing stress is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Purpose: To determine...
There is a strong relationship between youth unemployment in Nigeria and psychosocial distress, anxiety, depression, and diminished resilience. Few opportunities for formal mental health services highlight the need for culturally sensitive, accessible, and cost-effective interventions. This systematic review aims to compile evidence on the benefits of mind-body medicine (MBM) interventions...
Space and time are irreducible dimensions of nature—measurable but not derivable from anything more fundamental. Life and experience are here proposed as similarly irreducible dimensions. Together—sometimes referred to as lifeexperience to mark their inseparability—they constitute the dimensional ground from which emerges the Force of Experience—proposed as a candidate fifth fundamental force...
Abstract Despite growing interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, research investigating the psychotherapeutic components is lacking. This leaves unanswered questions regarding the psychotherapy's necessity and form. This observational study addresses this gap by measuring the outcomes of a psilocybin truffle retreat, followed by the outcomes of two psychotherapy interventions that...
Gangguan kualitas tidur merupakan masalah kesehatan yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi fisik, psikologis, dan fungsi kognitif pasien. Salah satu intervensi nonfarmakologis yang berkembang saat ini adalah aplikasi mindfulness digital, seperti Headspace, yang menyediakan meditasi terpandu, latihan pernapasan, relaksasi, dan program tidur. Literature review ini bertujuan menganalisis efektivitas...