PharmaceuticalsJune 29, 2026Dilorom Begmatova, Liudmila Vinnikova, Natalya Zemliana et al.
Background: Adolescence is a sensitive period for brain maturation during which exposure to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can induce long-lasting neurobehavioral alterations. Yet, preclinical and clinical studies report inconsistent long-term outcomes of adolescent THC exposure, ranging from clear impairments to apparently normalizing effects. We hypothesize that these discrepancies reflect...
In an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become a common feature of modern life. From workplace pressure to personal responsibilities, individuals constantly grapple with mental and emotional strain. Amid various strategies for managing stress, meditation and contemplative practices have emerged as powerful tools. These ancient practices offer a path not only to relaxation...
The global rise in elderly mental health vulnerability calls for holistic interventions integrating psychosocial and spiritual dimensions, yet the combined use of breathwork and dhikr within community-based settings for elderly Muslims remains underexplored. This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study examined whether structured Dzikir Nafas Sadar Allah (DNSA) practice improves...
NeuroRegulationJune 29, 2026Juan-Pablo Aristizabal, Vivian de Moura Dayrell, Alexandre Correia Pedra et al.
Background. The combination of meditation and EEG neurofeedback has gained attention as a nonpharmacological approach for emotion regulation, stress reduction, and cognitive enhancement. Methods. This systematic review, registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024554716) and conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, aimed to map methodologies, protocols, and evidence on these combined interventions....
Meditation is a fundamental component of Buddhist psychology and serves as a systematic method for understanding, training, and transforming the human mind. Buddhist psychology explains that human suffering arises from ignorance, attachment, and aversion, while meditation functions as a practical tool for overcoming these mental afflictions. Unlike many modern psychological approaches that...
Ketamine is an antagonist of the N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor with the effect of inducing aberrant excitatory-inhibitory neurotransmission and oxidative neurotoxicity, which mimic the cognitive impairments found in schizophrenia. This study explored the potential of mangiferin, a strong antioxidant xanthone polyphenol, to normalize neurotransmitter levels and mitigate oxidative and...
School burnout has emerged as a significant psychological and educational concern among adolescent students due to increasing academic demands, examination pressure, competitive learning environments, and psychosocial challenges. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism toward school, and a diminished sense of academic efficacy, school burnout adversely affects students' mental health,...
This scoping review systematically compares the neural mechanisms underlying trait mindfulness and hypnosis susceptibility, focusing on three key dimensions: brain region activation, electroencephalographic (EEG) signals, and core brain networks. The aim is to elucidate potential shared mechanisms involved in conscious state modulation. Through a comprehensive review of existing brain imaging...
Background: Cancer patients suffer from higher rates of psycho-social challenges. In the Indian context, their stress and psycho-social morbidities are often inadequately addressed. The researchers introduced a brief structured mindfulness group (Group M) therapy for them in a community cancer-care setting. The primary objective was to see an improvement in mental stress. Additionally, changes...
The integration of meditation practices into contemporary psychiatry reflects a shift from a reductionistic biomedical model to a more holistic approach to mental health. However, the epistemological transformation of Buddhist practices such as Vipassanā into a secular-psychological framework still leaves conceptual and methodological problems that have not been critically and comprehensively...