CureusApril 1, 2024Ashraf F Hanna, Danielle Bolling, Mariam Tadros3 citations
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune condition marked by extremely painful muscle spasms, stiffness, and rigidity throughout the body. Its rarity often translates to limited treatment options for patients and, occasionally, challenges in obtaining a definitive diagnosis. SPS also impacts patients' mental health, social and economic involvement, and overall quality of life. A...
PsychoactivesMarch 31, 2024Rishma S. I. Khubsing, Martin van Leerdam, Eline Haijen et al.3 citations
Background: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of classical psychedelics like ayahuasca for mental health improvement. Naturalistic studies at ayahuasca retreats have shown (short-term) improvements in mental well-being but understanding the psychological mechanisms is crucial. We are interested in psychological processes such as resilience,...
Esketamine (ESK) is the S-enantiomer of ketamine racemate (a new psychoactive substance) that can result in illusions, and alter hearing, vision, and proprioception in human and mouse. Up to now, the neurotoxicity caused by ESK at environmental level in fish is still unclear. This work studied the effects of ESK on behaviors and transcriptions of genes in dopamine and GABA pathways in zebrafish...
This paper explores the healing power of metaphor in indigenous shamanism and contemporary poetry. It explores how metaphor bridges the landscape, communicates emotions, and advances healing across cultures and languages. Analyzing specific examples from diverse shamanic traditions and contemporary poems reveals shared themes and unique approaches to metaphorical usage. The paper presents...
Baby blues are a common disorder experienced by women in the postpartum period. Baby blues are classified as mild postpartum depression but if left untreated can develop into postpartum depression. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intervention used to treat various psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression. This study aims to determine the effect...
Back to table of contents Previous article Next article Med CheckFull AccessMedCheck; Psilocybin, Roluperidone, Latozinemab, LacosamideTerri D'ArrigoTerri D'ArrigoPublished Online:26 Mar 2024https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2024.04.4.1Psilocybin Promising for Anxiety DisorderIncannex's investigational psilocybin product PSX-001 appeared to be effective in relieving symptoms of generalized...
ABSTRACT A polar plunge is a term referring to an ice-cold water immersion (CWI), usually in the winter period. It is also a part of a specific training program (STP) which currently gains popularity worldwide and was proven to display paradigm-shifting characteristics. The aim of this study was to compare the indices of mental functioning (including depression, anxiety, mindfulness) and...
This research paper explores the influence of meditation on academic performance and cognitive abilities among students. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical studies, we examine the potential benefits of incorporating meditation practices into educational settings. The paper considers various forms of meditation, such as mindfulness and transcendental...
Social WorkMarch 19, 2024Daniel Kim-Wan Young, Per Carlbring, Daphne Yi-Ting Cheng et al.1 citation
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a guided online mindfulness-based intervention (iMBI) for community residents experiencing emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. In a randomized controlled trial, 64 participants were recruited from collaborating community-based mental health service units in Hong Kong and assigned to either the treatment (n = 32) or control (n...
Abstract In this randomized, controlled, and double-blind experiment with a relatively large sample (n = 262), a novel technique of audiovisual stimulation (AVS) was demonstrated to substantially improve self-reported mood states by reducing several negative affects, including anxiety and depression, and enhancing performance on mood-sensitive cognitive tasks. Most of the AVS effects were...