Background: The underlying mechanism(s) of action of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) to reduce distress, depression, and/or anxiety symptoms in life-threatening illness are poorly understood. It has been postulated that addressing death anxiety, and components of spiritual and existential distress, may be mediating factors. Method: This systematic review describes the current evidence base...
BMC emergency medicineOctober 9, 2024Elham Mahmoodi, Seyed Hossein Seyed Hosseini Davarani, Sarah Yang et al.1 citation
Children presenting to the emergency department (ED) often require procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) prior to procedures. Although ketamine is used widely for PSA safely, there is a risk of adverse effects. Among them, vomiting is significant as it occurs in about 10% of patients and can potentially endanger the airway. Because there is evidence that post-operative complications might be...
Being diagnosed with cancer and coping with fears about potential death might trigger acute distress. Previous research found that patients with cancer are 1.85 times more at risk of developing mental illness. Whereas previous studies investigated the risk of schizophrenia, no studies have investigated the risk of individual psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations. This was an analysis of the...
Background: There is ongoing research into the potential use of psychedelics and 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) as alternatives to commonly used medications for treating major depressive and anxiety disorders. Aims: We aimed to assess the efficacy of psychedelics and MDMA in managing depressive and anxiety symptoms and evaluate their safety profiles. Methods: We searched five...
This secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial assesses patient-reported anxiety, depression, and quality of life among patients receiving mindfulness-based stress reduction vs escitalopram for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
AbstractThere is growing evidence that mindfulness-based interventions reduce test anxiety in university-level students, but less is known about high school students. Adolescence is a time of frequent testing, identity concerns, and increases in self-conscious emotions. We hypothesized that test anxiety would be associated with negative self-referential thinking (negative self-thinking, study...
Abstract Introduction In recent years, death anxiety has been identified as a transdiagnostic risk factor for many mental health conditions and potentially for disturbing sleep and nightmares. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to identify the prevalence and predictors of death anxiety and examine its relationship to disturbing dreams and nightmares in Australian adults. Methods...
Background & objectives: Mindfulness, a psychological concept involving an individual's ability to focus on current experiences and regulate them, plays a crucial role in mental health.Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues among students, affecting their academic and psychological performance.Given the significance of mindfulness and its impact, this study aims to explore the correlation...
Stress and HealthOctober 1, 2024Bárbara Monteiro, Ana Galhardo, Hugo Senra et al.1 citation
The COVID-19 pandemic generated distinct mental health challenges, characterised by stress and anxiety due to its unpredictable duration and continuous threat. This study examined the role of meditation practice on anxiety symptoms and perceived stress, considering co-variables such as self-compassion, acceptance, awareness, brooding, lockdown duration, and sociodemographic characteristics. The...
Background: Hypertension, a prevalent chronic condition, poses significant health risks when left untreated. Psychological factors like stress and anxiety are known contributors to high blood pressure. Effective management of hypertension may benefit from non-pharmacological interventions that address these psychological elements. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the impact of Zikr...