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...
Background Prenatal cannabidiol (CBD) consumption is increasing, driven by a perception of safety relative to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, the neurodevelopmental risks of gestational CBD remain largely uncharacterized. Methods Using a sex-disaggregated framework, we investigated adult (P100–140) mouse offspring following in utero exposure (GD5-18; 3 mg/kg) to THC or CBD. Behavioral...
Introduction: Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are the most prevalent sleep disorders in military personnel. People with both sleep problems (co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea [COMISA]) experience higher rates of medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Few studies have examined the comorbidity of nightmares among those with insomnia, OSA, or COMISA. This secondary data analysis of...
Modern cognitive landscapes are structurally defined by hyper-stimulation and unprecedented attentional fragmentation, rendering the human psyche perpetually vulnerable to chronic cognitive distraction. This white paper establishes an integrative psychological paradigm by synthesizing classical Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Specifically, Maharshi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the existential...
ABSTRACT: The search for effective strategies to support mental well-being has become increasingly pressing in contemporary societies, where stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload are widespread. In this paper, we present a wearable-supported VR system designed to enhance mindfulness through the integration of visual, auditory, and respiratory cues. Drawing on evidence from color therapy,...
Suicide is a major public health concern, and identifying early indicators of suicidal crisis remains a key clinical challenge. Nightmares have been suggested as potential early markers of suicide risk. This study aimed to investigate dream alterations preceding a suicidal crisis in patients presenting to a psychiatric emergency department. This prospective study was conducted in a psychiatric...
The default mode network (DMN)—positioned on the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC)/precuneus, and the angular gyrus, beside medial temporal and lateral temporal aids—was originally distinguished by its high resting activity and its deactivation during externally focused tasks. Although emotion has traditionally been associated with subcortical and limbic...