The aim of the study was to examine the levels and relationships of self-compassion, mindfulness, coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in pregnant women. The study involved 153 pregnant women (6+0-7+6) who completed a questionnaire of socio-demographic data, Self-Compassion Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced, Beck...
Nightmares are a common symptom in narcolepsy that has not been targeted in prior clinical trials. This study investigated the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), adapted for narcolepsy, in a small group of adults. Given the high prevalence of lucid dreaming in narcolepsy, we added a promising adjuvant component, targeted lucidity reactivation (TLR), a procedure...
Pregnant women frequently experience psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and excessive fear of childbirth. Non-pharmacological approaches for improving the mental health of pregnant women are increasingly needed in public health. Mindfulness-based interventions are among the most promising approaches to improving mental health. This study aimed to 1) develop a short online...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a shortened version of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) in managing pain and psychological distress (including depression, anxiety, and stress), improving equanimity, hope, and post-traumatic growth in patients with Stage I-III breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. A total of 42 women were randomly...
Yoga Nidra meditation has been increasingly examined in recent years for its potential to enhance psychological well-being. However, few studies have examined its biological effects-such as diurnal cortisol patterns particularly in larger samples using pre-post designs. The primary objective of this randomised controlled trial was to examine both the psychological (stress, anxiety, depression,...
Psychological, social, and cultural factors influence the development of dissociative and conversion disorders. India, with its diverse cultural beliefs and socioeconomic disparities, provides a unique setting for studying the clinical presentations of these disorders. This scoping review synthesizes literature on dissociative and conversion disorders in India, focusing on their...
We measured the safety and efficacy of a treatment protocol that includes Orgasmic Meditation (OM), a structured attention training practice conducted between two people who follow a predefined set of detailed instructions. The practice involves one person gently stroking the clitoris of the other person for 15 minutes while both place their attention on the point of contact and notice what...
Firefighters display elevated risk for diagnoses of mental health illnesses. Psychedelic-assisted therapies show promise in the treatment of clinically challenging conditions. This observational case series analyzed data from firefighters with mental health diagnoses who participated in a 12-week ketamine-assisted group therapy treatment plan. Questionnaire scores (Generalized Anxiety Disorder...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to macro- and microvascular complications. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may improve metabolic and psychological health in individuals with T2DM. We aimed to assess the efficacy of MBIs for management of T2DM. We searched five databases and two trial registries using a comprehensive search strategy developed by a multidisciplinary team including...
Psychedelics are known to profoundly alter perception and self-referential processing, yet their specific effects on face recognition -particularly with regard to the recognition of face familiarity-remain underexplored. This study investigates the effects of an ayahuasca-inspired novel DMT/HAR (N,N-dimethyltryptamine/Harmine) formulation and Harmine alone on face recognition and...