Archivos de Medicina
September 4, 2023
Secundino González Pardo, Lourdes González-Longoria Boada, Francisco Javier Lopez-Munoz
Background: patients with cancer are more likely to have affective disorders. Antide-pressant treatments take weeks to work. Evidence suggests that ketamine delivered by any route treats these symptoms, making it a recommendable option for oncologic patients what are they presenting depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Material and methods: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled...
The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
September 3, 2023
Vitamin D3, omega-3s show no protection against late-life depression Some older adults with subthreshold depression or at high risk for depression might have elevated inflammation or poor vascular and metabolic health, suggesting that supplementation could improve mood in these individuals. An ancillary study to a trial of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids examined the effects of these...
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
September 3, 2023
Alan Kooi Davis, Yitong Xin, Nathan D. Sepeda et al.
29 citations
Background: Research in psychedelic medicine has focused primarily on civilian populations. Further study is needed to understand whether these treatments are effective for Veteran populations.Objectives: Here, we examine the effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted therapy among trauma-exposed Special Operations Forces Veterans (SOFV) seeking treatment for cognitive and mental health problems in...
Addictive Behaviors
September 2023
Kat Petrilli, Lindsey A. Hines, Sally Adams et al.
Cannabis potency (concentration of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol) has been associated with risks of adverse mental health outcomes and addiction but no studies have triangulated evidence from self-report and objective measures of cannabis potency. We hypothesised that users of high potency cannabis would have higher levels of (a) anxiety, (b) depression and (c) psychosis-like symptoms (d) cannabis...
Frontiers in Psychology
September 1, 2023
Andrea Poli, Francesco Cappellini, Josephine Sala et al.
45 citations
Dissociative disorders (DDs) are characterized by a discontinuity in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, bodily representation, motor control, and action. The life-threatening coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been identified as a potentially traumatic event and may produce a wide range of mental health problems, such as depression,...
Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
September 1, 2023
Escuela de Posgrados Facultad de Psicóloga Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz Bogotá Cra. 9 Bis #No. 62 - 43 Colombia., Jorge Enrique Torres Lancheros, Juan Camilo Vargas-Nieto et al.
11 citations
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of a brief protocol that consisted in 4 sessions based on the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program administered as a group intervention in an online format, on indicators of self-compassion, self-efficacy, self-criticism, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, rumination and worry. A pretest-posttest experimental design was used with a...
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health
September 1, 2023
Ira Kantrowitz-Gordon, Melissa D. Avery
2 citations
Mindfulness has a natural affinity with midwifery practice. By attending to the holistic care of our patients, we have an interest in helping our patients cope with life stressors in addition to physical and mental health conditions and normal life changes across the lifespan. The use of mindfulness meditation as a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, improve mental health, manage pain, and...
Mindfulness
September 1, 2023
Moana Billot, Rebecca A. Chalmers, Matti Cervin et al.
5 citations
Abstract Objectives A healthy immune system is required to protect against viral infection and ensure the efficacy of vaccines. Psychological distress can threaten immune resilience, while mindfulness practices can be protective. In New Zealand, Māori experience significantly higher levels of distress compared to non-Māori. The aim of this study was to explore the role of ethnicity in the...
Sexual & reproductive healthcare : official journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives
September 2023
Tiril Uldal, Marita Strand Østmoen, Bente Dahl et al.
Hypnobirth is a technique that incorporates elements from hypnosis and is used to prepare women for birth. It aims to promote a normal birth and create a positive birth experience by equipping women with knowledge and tools to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during labor. The objective of this study was to investigate women's experiences in using this technique during childbirth. Qualitative...
NEJM evidence
September 2023
Philip E Mosley, Lachlan Webb, Anastasia Suraev et al.
BACKGROUND: Tourette syndrome is characterized by chronic motor and vocal tics. There is preliminary evidence of benefit from cannabis products containing Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and that coadministration of cannabidiol (CBD) improves the side-effect profile and safety. METHODS: In this double-blind, crossover trial, participants with severe Tourette syndrome were randomly assigned to a...