We aimed to conduct a scoping review to investigate mindfulness-based interventions targeting the families of patients with advanced cancer to elucidate the characteristics of the target population, program content, and evaluation methods. The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, and relevant studies were identified through searches in the PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane...
Purpose: Stress is common in speech-language pathology. While sources of stress cannot be eliminated overnight, lifestyle changes such as learning tools to be resilient can be implemented. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of an evidence-based breathwork meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Breath Meditation [SKY]) on the well-being of trainees in speech-language pathology....
Depressive disorder is one of the most prevalent mental health problems with a significant impact on quality of life. In Indonesia, the 2018 National Health Survey (Riskesdas) reported a prevalence of depression among adolescents at 6.2%, with risk increasing along with age. The high relapse rate makes depression a chronic condition that requires long-term intervention strategies....
The primary objective of this review is to highlight the increasing relevance of experimental neuroscience in advancing the mechanistic understanding and translational potential of classic psychedelics and other psychoactive substances of interest. First, we review clinical evidence for the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in the context of depression, anxiety, and addiction. Second,we...
Mindfulness-based interventions are complementary and integrative health interventions, widely used for mental health. However, while these interventions show significant benefits for veterans, veterans are more likely to drop out of mindfulness-based interventions than other treatments. This study aimed to evaluate veterans' motivations for and long-term engagement in mindfulness practices...
Oregon and Colorado have legalized possession of natural psychedelic drugs. We assessed if travel to use psychedelics in decriminalized states is occurring and compared the use patterns of travelers with nontravelers. The National Survey Investigating Hallucinogen Trends is a cross-sectional behavioral survey fielded from April to June 2024 to every US state. The survey asks whether individuals...
Cannabis use during pregnancy is increasing, often to alleviate stress and anxiety, yet the long-term effect of prenatal cannabis exposure alone or in combination with psychosocial stress on offspring neurodevelopment or maternal behaviors remains unclear. Here, we developed a translational rodent model combining prenatal Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure with chronic psychosocial stress...
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by motor symptoms due to dopaminergic degeneration and non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment, which significantly affect patients' quality of life. Traditional dopaminergic therapies address motor symptoms but offer limited efficacy for neuropsychiatric manifestations. Psilocybin, a...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in diagnosing and treating stress and anxiety. HRVB provides real-time data on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), highlighting the balance between its sympathetic and parasympathetic functions, while MBCT, combined with breathing exercises, targets the...
College students are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, often triggered by academic pressure, developmental challenges, and events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the effectiveness and feasibility of a structured mindfulness-based program-Mindfulness Laboratory (MLAB)-delivered over three academic years to...