Anxiety is a growing concern among college students, often stemming from academic pressure, social stressors, and transitional life experiences. Traditional approaches to managing anxiety include therapy and medication, but non-pharmacological methods like meditation are gaining popularity due to their accessibility and holistic benefits. This study examines the effect of Transcendental...
Math anxiety is a widespread issue that affects students’ emotional well-being and math learning. We developed the MindfulMath Tutor, an interactive mindfulness-infused math learning system with a pedagogical agent that provides both cognitive and socio-emotional support, using positive mindful language and breathing exercises. Our experiment with 31 secondary school students (with medium to...
Objective To evaluate psilocybin's efficacy in reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods This systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) followed PRISMA and Cochrane Handbook guidelines. PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library data up to July 2024 were analyzed. Two RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Changes in Beck...
The evidence that mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) improve the mental health and well-being of social workers is growing. Which MBP mechanisms improve these outcomes is unclear. This study attempts to identify what these mechanisms might be, using data from two RCTs investigating the impact of the MBP participation on social worker depression, anxiety, and mental well-being. Structural...
Preoperative anxiety affects approximately 80% of adult patients; thus, identifying patients with excessive anxiety and implementing appropriate interventions can significantly reduce the risk of deterioration during the perioperative period. This narrative review presents current knowledge about pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods for reducing preoperative anxiety. Commonly used...
The study aims to explore the relationship between mindfulness, rumination thinking, anxiety state, and depressed mood, and the chain mediating roles of rumination thinking and anxiety state in explaining how mindfulness influences depressed mood in infertile women. This cross-sectional study included 946 women with infertility from a maternal and child hospital in western China through...
Emerging evidence indicates the therapeutic potential of psychedelic compounds for post-traumatic stress, yet the mechanisms mediating their effects remain unclear. Delineating the effect of psychedelics on traumatic memory formation could shed light on target therapeutic mechanisms. Here, we report on 343 adult survivors of a single, large-scale terrorist attack taking place during a festival...
BMC Medical EducationApril 19, 2025C. Nwadi, Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh, E. P. Ugwunwoti et al.
The inclusion of behavioral therapy and stress reduction techniques among vocational students of the Nigerian universities is crucial for enhancing their practical skill acquisition and career prospects in challenging academic scenarios. This study explored the combined effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction in reducing test anxiety among business...
Anxiety is a widespread mental health concern that significantly impacts daily functioning and overall well-being for a portion of the overall population. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has sparked interest as a therapeutic approach integrating mindfulness meditation and yoga to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress resilience. This literature review examines the...
TrialsApril 17, 2025Arash Mansoori, Amir Bazrafshan, Jamshid Ahmadi et al.4 citations
The concomitant presence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) poses a formidable clinical challenge, warranting effective interventions that address both psychiatric and addictive components. This study sought to compare the efficacy of adjunctive ketamine and buprenorphine in mitigating anxiety symptom severity and craving intensity in individuals with co-occurring...