Abstract Objective This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and perceived stress and quality of life in unstably-housed women undergoing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Despite the potential for MBSR to be a helpful adjunct to ongoing care, prior research on the benefit of MBSR in...
In elderly patients with preoperative anxiety who undergo gastrointestinal tumor surgery, administering a low-dose intravenous esketamine injection (0.25 mg/kg) during anesthesia induction can decrease the incidence of POD and improve early postoperative cognitive function.
Psycho-OncologieSeptember 29, 2025Boxiang Zhang, Boyang Li, Zhiyuan Liang et al.
Patients with head and neck malignancies frequently experience substantial psychological distress and functional impairment during radiotherapy, yet structured interventions targeting both domains are lacking. This prospective controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) program on anxiety and functional recovery in individuals undergoing...
Violence against women has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major public health concern worldwide. Research shows that Domestic violence is associated with a high rate of psychological problems, including anxiety. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness group counseling on the anxiety of pregnant women exposed to Domestic violence. this...
Death anxiety (DA) and stress pose significant psychological challenges that negatively impact health and wellbeing. Exposure therapy—a behavioral approach that reduces fear by repeatedly and safely exposing individuals to feared stimuli—has demonstrated effectiveness in treating anxiety. However, traditional exposure methods are limited in addressing DA, as individuals cannot authentically...
While voice-hearing in psychosis has received much attention, perceptual experiences in other sensory modalities and psychiatric conditions have remained relatively overlooked. The present review aimed to address this gap by providing an overview of voices/altered perceptual experiences (APE) across psychotic, mood and anxiety disorders in terms of phenomenological characteristics,...
This study explores how mindfulness-based strategies, including guided breathing, reflective pauses, meditation, and mindful journaling, influence English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ experiences of foreign language anxiety (FLA) and oral communication in a Polish university. Using a qualitative interpretive design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, reflective...
Anxiety is a common psychological disorder among medical students, marked by chronic apprehension and physiological manifestations including muscle tension, perspiration, and shortness of breath. These symptoms may hinder cognitive performance, academic achievement, and overall psychological resilience, potentially affecting the future proficiency of medical professionals. This study aimed to...
This work explores the potential of Zen Buddhist practices such as meditation, mind-fulness, and acceptance of life's variability, examining their application in contemporary psychotherapeutic programs like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The study employs a concise theoretical analysis of key Zen concepts, including emptiness (sunyata), satori (enlightenment), enso (circle...
This article aims to evaluate the impact of mindfulness training on Mr. A, a 17-year-old adolescent with schizophrenia experiencing social isolation and severe anxiety. The subject, Mr. A, is a 17-year-old male who presented with significant anxiety symptoms, including excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, heart palpitations, rapid breathing, and sleep...