Eating disorders (EDs) have complex presentations with high rates of comorbidities and low recovery rates. Current treatment options often lack sufficiency in improving ED symptoms. Psychedelic-assisted therapies represent a novel treatment approach for the treatment of EDs, with research documenting preliminary positive evidence. However, psychedelics have their own challenges and risks which...
Abstract College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which faculty create restorative learning spaces that buffer students against negative mental health outcomes....
The term “Om” has been used as a chant in the Sanatan tradition as a beneficial Mantra for maintaining a sound mind in a sound body. This word has been in use extensively in meditation and Yoga. This research aimed to delve into the profound importance of ‘Om’ and the effects of chanting this Mantra on individual well-being, encompassing socio-cultural, physical and psycho-social dimensions. To...
May 16, 2026Karthikaa Menon, Khushi Gupta, Smriti Sethi
This chapter examines emerging trends in psycho-oncology by exploring the connection between the mind and the body, the role of the immune system and specific biological markers. Through a review of literature on the role of biomarkers, specifically IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1ra, this review paper aims to understand how these substances can be used to understand the progression of cancer, potential...
Jurnal NersMay 15, 2026Nasrawati Nasrawati, Sri Yuliatin, Siti Aisa et al.
Preeklampsia menyumbang 27,1% kematian ibu di Indonesia. Faktor psikologis, khususnya stres kronik dan kecemasan antenatal, berkontribusi signifikan terhadap patogenesis melalui aktivasi sumbu HPA dan disfungsi endotel. Mindfulness sebagai intervensi non-farmakologis berpotensi menargetkan jalur psikofisiologis ini. Mensintesis secara sistematis evidence mengenai efektivitas intervensi...
The increasing prevalence of stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges among students calls for comprehensive and policy-driven interventions that promote holistic development within the education system. This paper examines mindfulness as a transformative approach for enhancing student well-being in Indian education. Rooted in the Indian Knowledge System, mindfulness draws upon indigenous...
Importance: Psilocybin has been proposed as a rapid-acting antidepressant (onset 6 weeks), but evidence from randomized clinical trials remains limited, particularly in the broader major depressive disorder (MDD) population. Objective: To assess short-term and long-term antidepressant effects of psilocybin therapy in patients with MDD. Design, Setting, and Participants: This double-blind,...
Yoga is a body-mind based approach that combines physical postures, controlled breathing techniques, and meditation practices. With the increasing interest in complementary and integrative health practices in recent years, yoga stands out as a supportive intervention method in psychological well-being and rehabilitation processes. Literature findings indicate that yoga practices can contribute...
Background: Mental obstacles- such as stress, anxiety, cognitive distortions, emotional instability, and attentional dysregulation- have emerged as significant challenges in modern life, largely driven by rapid urbanization, technological overexposure, and changing psychosocial dynamics. Contemporary psychological sciences interpret these disturbances as maladaptive cognitive and affective...
ULAKES JOURNAL OF MEDICINEMay 13, 2026Maria Eduarda Marquezi Machioni, Giulia Argueles de Oliveira, Ana Luísa da Silva Rueda et al.
Diante da crescente prevalência dos diagnósticos de transtornos ansiosos no Brasil e no mundo, o presente artigo visa analisar as contribuições das substâncias psicodélicas no tratamento dos transtornos. Por meio de uma revisão narrativa, foram examinados estudos sobre o potencial terapêutico de compostos como LSD, psilocibina, ayahuasca e MDMA. Os resultados colhidos apontam que essas...