Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
January 26, 2022
Zohreh Shahsavari Googhari, F. Hafezi, P. Asgari et al.
Background and aims: Subjective well-being as a major prerequisite of health ensures mental and physical health, a long life, happiness, improved quality of life, and higher socioeconomic indices. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on subjective well-being, psychological distress, and...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
January 24, 2022
Tigran Makunts, Lisa Jerome, Ruben Abagyan et al.
19 citations
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), is investigated as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety-related conditions in multiple placebo-controlled and open label studies. MDMA-assisted therapy is projected for approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies worldwide within the next few years. MDMA is a monoamine...
Psychopharmacology
January 24, 2022
Kim van Oorsouw, S. W. Toennes, J. G. Ramaekers
71 citations
RATIONALE: Studies have suggested mental health improvements following the use of the psychotropic plant concoction ayahuasca in non-clinical and clinical samples. OBJECTIVES: The present observational study assessed depressive symptomatology in 20 clinically depressed patients (symptom score > 13 on the Beck's Depression Inventory) before attendance of an ayahuasca ceremony and 1 month and 1...
Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health
January 22, 2022
S. Malviya, P. Meredith, Barbra Zupan et al.
ABSTRACT This systematic review of randomized controlled trials investigated the effects of two religious/spiritual (R/S) practices (breathwork and chanting) on mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms). After registering with PROSPERO (CRD42020136645), a systematic search of four major databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
January 22, 2022
Do-Young Kim, Soo-Hwa Hong, Seung-Hyeon Jang et al.
Meditation has been increasingly adapted for healthy populations and participants with diseases. Its beneficial effects are still challenging to determine due to the heterogeneity and methodological obstacles regarding medical applications. This study aimed to integrate the features of therapeutic meditation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We conducted a systematic review of RCTs with...
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
January 21, 2022
Konstantin A. Demin, Olga V. Kupriyanova, Вадим А. Шевырин et al.
preprint
Abstract Serotonergic hallucinogenic drugs potently affect human brain and behavior, and have recently emerged as potentially promising agents in psychopharmacotherapy. Complementing rodent studies, zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) is a powerful animal model for screening neuroactive drugs, including serotonergic agents. Here, we test ten different N-Benzyl-2-phenylethylamine (NBPEA) derivatives with...
Mindfulness
January 20, 2022
Laura Jiménez-Gómez, J. R. Yela, Antonio L Crego et al.
This study compares the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) programs in improving mindfulness and self-compassion skills among clinical and health psychology trainees, and analyzes their effects on anxiety and depression. A total of 88 participants were allocated to three conditions: MBSR training (n = 26), MSC training (n = 34), and...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
January 20, 2022
Darron T. Smith, Sonya C. Faber, NiCole T. Buchanan et al.
69 citations
Psychedelic medicine is an emerging field that examines entheogens, psychoactive substances that produce non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC). 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is currently in phase-3 FDA clinical trials in the United States (US) and Canada to treat the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA is used in conjunction with manualized therapy, because...
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
January 19, 2022
Pravina Govindasamy, Aizan Sofia Amin, Nasrudin Subhi
Past research in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) field has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy as a parent-focused intervention.A better understanding of the efficacy of this intervention can inform clinicians and policymakers and lead to improved outcomes for both parents and children.This systematic review aimed to examine studies...
January 18, 2022
Pilleriin Sikka, Jarno Tuominen, Alejandro Ezquerro‐Nassar et al.
2 citations
preprint
Despite a surge of studies on the effects of COVID-19 on our well-being, we know little about how the pandemic is reflected in people’s spontaneous thoughts and experiences, such as mind-wandering (or daydreaming) during wakefulness and dreaming during sleep. We investigated whether and how COVID-19 related general concern, anxiety, and daily worry are associated with the daily fluctuation of...