Introduction Health is a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being, all of which are deeply interconnected. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of mental and social health, as rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety surged. Mindfulness practices, such as Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya (SMK), have gained attention for their potential to enhance...
Emergency department visits due to cannabinoid‐induced toxicity, including acute cannabinoid intoxication (ACI) have increased worldwide as more states have liberalized cannabis policy. ACI symptoms include anxiety, panic attacks, tachycardia, and psychosis, primarily mediated through cannabinoid type 1 receptor (CB1) agonism by Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This phase II randomized,...
ABSTRACT Adverse impacts on children in home isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic have been documented. These impacts include increased loneliness, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic disorder, and heightened risk of psychiatric illness. The present study introduces a proto-theoretical model of stress, psychophysiology, and coping to explain this phenomenon. A focus of the research is on...
Abstract Background Serotonergic psychedelics such as psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide, and DOI exert a hallucinatory effect through the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2A). Recent studies have revealed that serotonergic psychedelics have therapeutic potential for neuropsychiatric disorders, including major depressive and anxiety-related disorders. Aims & Objectives The involvement of...
Abstract Background For centuries, American indigenous populations have utilized psilocybin-containing mushrooms for both traditional medical and religious purposes, often in the context of psychedelic experiences. More recently, there has been a notable increase in the interest for and in the practice of psilocybin 'microdosing': regular intake of psilocybin-containing mushrooms in amounts...
Anecdotal reports suggest that psychedelic drugs can improve psychological wellbeing and social engagement in autistic people. However, there are few contemporary studies on this topic. To examine autistic participants' experiences with psychedelic drugs and the extent to which they attributed changes in mental health and social engagement to their most 'impactful' psychedelic experience. We...
Psychedelics, used for millennia in spiritual and healing practices, have emerged as promising treatments for mental health conditions including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders and anxiety. Despite the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and their increasing use in both medical and nonmedical settings, there is a paucity of data on their...
Physiological reportsFebruary 1, 2025Kapila Goswami Sharma, S D Manjula, Shobha U Kamath et al.1 citation
The aim of the present pilot study is to design, validate, and check the feasibility and efficacy of the designed meditation module on etiological and preventive factors in primary hypertensive patients (PHP). The systematic and detailed meditation module was formulated to prevent the complications of hypertension. The designed module was validated by 5 subject experts in the field of...
CureusFebruary 1, 2025Eric J Formeister, James Mitchell, Roseanne Krauter et al.2 citations
Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation and efficacy of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for treating dizziness symptoms in subjects with vestibular migraine (VM). Materials and methods A non-controlled prospective cohort study of 20 adult English-speaking patients with a diagnosis of VM was undertaken at a single tertiary referral center. A...
Medical students have higher stress levels than their age-matched peers; however, few online wellness interventions have been trialed in this population. This pilot study examined the feasibility of an online wellness program for medical students. This was a pilot feasibility, mixed-methods study with a pre-post design. From September to October 2020, medical students from a large Canadian...