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...
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...