In this thesis, I examine human interaction with the supernatural, with a focus on its narrative representations. I utilise a biocultural theoretical framework, which draws on evolutionary theory and cognitive science, to explain why humans have been drawn to the supernatural throughout their long process of evolutionary development. I argue that human behaviour of telling and consuming stories...
BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a widely validated approach for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies, leading to increased physical and psychological health. Online MBIs have become more common in the past years, namely after the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about their effectiveness. This study's goal was to compare the efficacy of a...
Revista fisio&terapiaOctober 8, 2025Maurício Pedro Luciano da Costa, Pedro Bruschi Peiretti, Pedro Vinicius Rodrigues Silveira Silva et al.
A resurgence of scientific and clinical interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies, particularly with Psilocybin, has been observed. This paper presents an integrative literature review aiming to identify the scientific contributions, potential benefits, and limitations of the therapeutic use of psilocybin in mental health. The study followed a rigorous protocol. Searches were conducted in the...
HippocampusOctober 7, 2025Yiru Dong, Jundi Wang, Olivia Ge et al.
Anorexia nervosa (AN) has high mortality and relapse rates, yet no accepted pharmacotherapies. Reports based on six individuals suggest that ketogenic diet (KGD) combined with sub‐anesthetic ketamine (KET) is an effective treatment. The animal model, Activity‐Based Anorexia (ABA), captures AN's maladaptive behaviors of voluntary food restriction, excessive exercise, severe weight loss,...
This study explored patients' reasons for participating in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course offered by their general practitioner and their experiences and outcomes of the course. Data were obtained through qualitative interviews with ten participants (aged 44-75 years) of European descent, from a general practice in Denmark. The participants had varying levels of stress,...
JCPP AdvancesOctober 7, 2025Carolina Guzman Holst, Simona Skripkauskaite, Jack L. Andrews et al.
This study explored adolescent's mental health trajectories over the course of a school-based mindfulness-based intervention trial (MYRIAD). It examined whether intervention condition (mindfulness vs. teaching-as-usual), individual-level and contextual-level factors were associated with different trajectories. This pre-registered study used data from 11- to 14-year-olds who participated in the...
Background: Burnout is a common problem experienced by hospital nurses due to high work pressure, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased personal accomplishment. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an approach proven effective in addressing work burnout. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction on nurse burnout....
Background: Pregnancy is a vulnerable period for women, with an increased risk of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The perinatal period is particularly important, as maternal mental health significantly impacts maternal physical health, pregnancy outcomes, postnatal outcomes, and fetal and infant development. Psychotherapeutic interventions for depression are essential,...
MindfulnessOctober 2, 2025Shani Zohar Puris, Kim Yuval, Gebreyohans Gebremariam et al.
This study tested the feasibility of Mindfulness-SOS for Refugees, a novel lay- and minimally guided mobile health mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention, that is trauma-sensitive and socio-culturally adapted for diverse forcibly displaced people. A pre-registered, nonrandomized, single-arm, open-trial of Mindfulness-SOS as a selective preventive intervention was conducted during the...
Chronic pain and mood disorders co-occur, exacerbate one another and share neurobiological mechanisms, but whether a single intervention could promptly alleviate both conditions remains unclear. Here, in two chronic pain models, we show that a single dose of psilocybin induces a rapid and sustained reversal of both mechanical allodynia and anxiodepression-like states in adult male and female...