Behavioral SciencesAugust 7, 2025Zhu Zhihui, Lin Xiao, Nor Aniza Ahmad et al.4 citations
Anxiety has become an important issue affecting students’ mental health. There is some evidence that mindfulness-based art interventions (MBAIs) can reduce students’ anxiety symptoms. However, some studies have shown the opposite view. Therefore, it is necessary to explore whether MBAIs are effective in alleviating students’ anxiety. In this meta-analysis, we chose 17 articles that met the...
The increasing prevalence of smartphone use among young adults has raised concerns about its potential impact on mental health, making it crucial to understand the underlying psychological factors that contribute to problematic smartphone use (PSU). This study investigates the interrelationships between rumination, social anxiety, and PSU among young adults aged 18-25. Utilizing a...
Anales de PsicologíaAugust 5, 2025Luz Elvira Perez Segoviano, Herlinda Aguilar Zavala, Vanesa Hidalgo et al.
Introduction: Late childhood or preadolescence is an important period of development in which high levels of anxiety and stress can occur due to physical and psychological changes; the efficacy of interventions such as mindfulness in reducing stress and anxiety at these ages has been under-examined. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness intervention program on...
Test anxiety not only affects the performance of high school students in exams but also impacts their mental health. Previous studies have found that mindfulness helps alleviate the negative effects of test anxiety, but studies on its underlying mechanisms remain relatively scarce. Based on the Process Model of Emotion Regulation and the Conservation of Resources Theory, this study investigates...
This literature review looks at how psilocybin, the active compound in "magic mushrooms," can help people deal with death anxiety; the deep fear of dying or losing control that shows up in lots of mental health struggles. While traditional treatments like SSRIs and talk therapy work for some people, they don't always get to the root of the problem. Psilocybin works differently. It changes brain...
Abstract Background Early intervention and management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is essential to effectively reduce both symptom severity and the risk of developing other psychiatric disorders. However, current first-line treatments are only about 50% effective, with high rates of relapse and many adverse effects. Psychedelic medicines, such as psilocybin, have emerged as promising...
Background: Within the demanding landscape of higher education, the intersection of academic excellence and students' psychological well-being is a problem. Mindfulness training has emerged as a potential solution for fostering brain connectivity and emotional regulation. However, its influence on test anxiety, psychological adaptability, and academic performance, along with their...
Provided herein are novel non-hallucinogenic neurite growth compounds as 5-HT2A agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating stress-related disorders, namely depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and processes for preparing such compounds.
Chronic anxiety is a widespread mental health condition often rooted in deep-seated subconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and unresolved experiences. This article presents an integrative therapeutic approach that combines clinical hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), yoga practices, breathwork, and quantum healing principles to address anxiety at cognitive, emotional,...
Background: Childhood anxiety and stress are increasingly prevalent issues worldwide, having effects on cognitive growth and emotional health. Although standard interventions are available, greater interest is being sparked in culturally sensitive, non-invasive approaches. This research investigated the application of Buddhist meditation practices to alleviate stress and anxiety in children...