We introduce a novel hypothesis which states that the therapeutic utilisation of psilocybin has beneficial effects on genetic aging. Ex hypothesi, we predict a priori that controlled psilocybin interventions exert quantifiable positive impact on leucocyte telomere length (telomeres are a robust predictor of mortality and multifarious aging-related diseases). Our hypothesising follows the...
In this study, we examined the utility of attachment theory for explaining individual differences in dream experiences. Seventy-six Israeli undergraduates completed a measure of attachment anxiety and avoidance and participated in a daily diary study for 15 consecutive days. Each evening, they rated their daily sense of attachment security. Each morning, they described in writing any dreams...
Abstract This research study explores the relationship between treatment outcome and intervention type, by comparing two large group cognitive behavioural therapy based stress management programmes; ‘Stress Control with Progressive Muscle Relaxation’ versus ‘Stress Control with Mindfulness Body Scan’. The experiment was conducted in a rural Irish community setting, inviting participation from...
Background: Teaching mindfulness techniques has been used in the attempt to prevent mental health problems in medical students. Although it has already shown promising results when offered to volunteers, the use as a required strategy is still controversial. Objectives: To verify the efficacy of teaching mindfulness techniques to large groups when made part of a required discipline at the...
August 14, 2019S. Penedos, I. Figueiredo, Maria Margarida Magalhães Lopes et al.
BACKGROUNDMicrodosing of psychedelics such as LSD consists in its regular ingestion of a non-hallucinogenic dose. Advocates deny experiencing the typical alterations in consciousness while reporting various long-lasting psychological benefits.It has been under research for treatment of mental health disorders including end-of-life anxiety, drug abuse, and depression. Increased accessibility in...
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) represents a great challenge for clinicians and researchers because the efficacy of currently available treatments is limited. The present study examined the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for reducing functional impairment as well as the role of mindfulness-related constructs as mediators of treatment outcomes for people with FM. 225...
August 12, 2019Beatriz Martins, Afonso Homem de Matos, Manuel Sardinha
Background and aimsPhysical suffering of a person under palliative care is frequently associated to psychological (or existential) suffering. In fact, people with potentially untreatable diseases present a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety than general population. Nevertheless, conventional therapeutic options seem to be insufficient.Inspired by 1950-1960u2019s studies, some...
This article argues that the phenomenon of a genetic/cultural “adaptive-lag” is both the motive for the human predisposition to engage in transformative learning and the origin of anxiety and associated ego-defences that mitigate against the likelihood of transforming epistemic assumptions. Dodds’ (2011) ecopsychoanalytic interpretation of Winnicott’s concept of a holding environment provides...
Objectives: Relatively little is known about who uses various types of meditation or how health problems and health care barriers might simultaneously impact its use. This article describes the current prevalence of meditation and identifies significant individual and health system-related factors associated with its use. Design: Cross-sectional descriptive analysis of the 2017 National Health...
Nowadays, the style of living is restless and busy which has resulted in increased stress among many people. Stress causes various mental and health illness such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and aggressive behavior. Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya (SK) meditation are healthy ways to eradicate stress from people's lives. Based on the previous study, it has been analyzed that SK practice...