Psilocybin, a serotonergic psychedelic, has gained attention as a potential treatment for various psychiatric conditions. In this review, the authors summarize current clinical evidence related to psilocybin’s efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action across psychiatric disorders. Findings from early-phase and small-scale clinical trials suggest rapid but variable reductions in depressive...
Mental illness has become increasingly prominent in the modern individuation process in China. Correspondingly, contemporary shamanic practices in the north of China have gradually focused on mental issues and have constructed an indigenous concept related to them: “virtual illness.” Based on many years of fieldwork conducted in the shamanic regions of the north of China, this study focuses on...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a significant medical concern, predominantly affecting females. IPV-related brain injuries (IPV-BI), such as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and non-fatal strangulation (NFS), sustained during physical attacks are common and often repetitive. Chronic neurobehavioral sequalae from IPV-BI are associated with neuroinflammation and impaired neuroplasticity,...
Recreational psychedelic use is increasing, yet data on adverse events remains limited. This study characterized emergency department (ED) visits associated with recreational psychedelic use at UC San Diego Medical Center. We conducted a retrospective chart review of ED encounters (2010–2023). Cases were identified using ICD-10 hallucinogen-related codes and confirmed through manual review....
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perkembangan, struktur pengetahuan, dan tren penelitian dalam bidang mindfulness-based counseling melalui pendekatan bibliometrik. Data diperoleh dari basis data Scopus dengan rentang waktu publikasi 2005–2025, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan perangkat lunak VOSviewer untuk mengidentifikasi pola kolaborasi, jaringan kata kunci, serta dinamika tematik...
Background: University-level athletes often experience performance deterioration under pressure due to anxiety and attentional lapses, yet psychological support remains limited. Objective: This study investigated whether a 4-week structured meditation program improves penalty-shooting accuracy and reduces anxiety in male university football players during simulated high-pressure conditions....
Introduction: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) represents a significant clinical challenge, particularly when associated with suicidal ideation. Intranasal esketamine has emerged as an effective therapeutic option in refractory cases, while monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) remain relevant in the management of severe and resistant conditions. Objective: To describe the clinical course of...
Yoga practices date back to ancient times. It is a mechanism that connects our mind, body, and soul consisting of different movements and poses performed in coordination with controlling breath, meditation, relaxation, and lifestyle. In recent years, yoga therapy has gained a huge amount of attention and shown promising results as a complementary treatment for psychological disorders and...
This chapter explores Jung’s enduring concern with the relationship between psyche and nature, tracing how his reflections on the split between humans and the natural world have become foundational for Jungian ecopsychology. Although Jung did not address climate change directly, his concepts of the psychoid, anima mundi, and synchronicity anticipated contemporary debates about ecological...
Meditation has increasingly been recognized as a helpful non-pharmacological intervention to treat psychological stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy-a period that plays a significant role in maternal and fetal health. Although very popular, there is very little scientific evidence on how brief audio meditation affects brain activity in pregnant women. This work reports an EEG-based...