Shelter environments frequently expose dogs to chronic stress and anxiety, which can compromise their welfare and reduce their chances of adoption. Recent interest in psychedelic-assisted approaches has suggested potential therapeutic applications in veterinary behavioral medicine, although empirical evidence remains scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of low-dose...
Meditation practice has been associated with benefits but also adverse experiences from anxiety to psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) and even psychosis. The overarching aim was to identify how different types of meditation techniques (varying in bodily focus) differentially relate to psychotic-like experiences and cognitive abilities, including interoceptive awareness, affective awareness and...
Periode perinatal merupakan fase yang rentan terjadi perubahan emosional dan fisik yang berdampak signifikan pada kesehatan mental ibu hamil, khususnya kecemasan. Kehamilan risiko tinggi meningkatkan ibu mengalami kecemasan yang dapat memberikan dampak negatif bagi ibu dan janin. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji efektivitas Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Prenatal dalam menurunkan...
Older adults underestimate their level of life stress and early adversity, and kind of the impact that has. For some people, early adversity can affect their entire lives, but for other people, it seems like it catches up to them once they’re aging. our frontal lobes helping moderate our emotional responses. But the frontal lobes are also one of the main areas of the brain that begins to...
bioRxiv Preprint ServerJanuary 14, 2026Muad Y. Abd El Hay, Ana Cukić, Marieke Schölvinck et al.
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Psychedelic substances show promise for treating psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, but the neurobiological mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects remain poorly understood. Preclinical findings have so far been inconsistent, limiting mechanistic insights. We argue this translational gap is exacerbated by systematic disconnects between conditions thought to...
Contemporary psychotherapy faces a profound paradox: while empirical evidence confirms the clinical significance of spirituality for resilience, established theoretical frameworks often lack a process-based mechanism to integrate this dimension beyond narrative content or cultural coping. This article addresses this gap by introducing a "spiritual self-pattern" into the Resonance-Inference...
Mindful hypnotherapy is an intervention that integrates hypnotic induction and direct suggestions (hypnosis) to increase mindfulness and reduce distress. In the present study, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the effects of mindful hypnotherapy on psychological distress and mindfulness in adults. Further, the study evaluated the methodological quality of the...
HealthcareJanuary 13, 2026Andrea Lizama-Lefno, Krystel Mojica, Mayte Serrat et al.
The rapid expansion of mindfulness research has generated both enthusiasm and controversy regarding its actual clinical value. While meditation is often regarded as the central mechanism of mindfulness-based interventions, other components such as psychoeducation and informal practice may play an equally significant role in improving mental health outcomes. This critical review examines the...
Background/Objectives: The present exploratory study evaluates the feasibility and psychological effects of a structured Qigong intervention implemented in an Italian university setting. Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining gentle movements, breathwork, and mindful attention, aimed at enhancing mind-body integration and interoceptive awareness. Methods: A total of 332...
Study purpose. In volleyball games, athletes often experience stress, which many internal and external factors can cause. This causes athletes to feel chaotic and unable to perform at their best. So, they often experience defeat in matches. This study aims to examine the effects of mindfulness meditation training on reducing stress in junior volleyball athletes. Materials and methods. The...