Trials
May 29, 2019
Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Wai Tong Chien
Background: Caring for people with dementia (PWD) is stressful and poses many life challenges for the family caregivers. Interventions targeting the stress and psychological well-being of the caregivers have been proposed but the sustainable effects and efficacies of these interventions vary considerably. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been shown to be effective at reducing...
Behavioural Brain Research
May 17, 2019
Mohaddeseh Ebrahimi-Ghiri, Mohammad Nasehi, Mohammad-Reza Zarrindast
Depression and anxiety disorders are among the most common illnesses and a close relationship between them has been found. Because the psychotropic effects and abuse liability of cannabis prevent its therapeutic application in depression and anxiety states, we decided to investigate the effects of the combination of ineffective doses of cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist...
International Journal of Drug Policy
May 8, 2019
Megan Webb, Heith Copes, Peter S. Hendricks
75 citations
BackgroundMicrodosing involves ingesting a small dose of a classic psychedelic (e.g., LSD and psilocybin) at regular intervals for prolonged periods. The practice is said to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and offer several creative and practical benefits to users. Using the narrative identity theoretical framework, our aim was to explore the experiences of those who microdosed classic...
Practical Theology
May 3, 2019
Darren Cronshaw
The attraction of this book for me was multi-layered. Breathing is central to meditation and prayer. It is a foundation for mental health and managing anxiety. I have to keep breathing (and keep my breathing calm and under control) for endurance sport and especially the rhythm of swimming. And my yoga teacher consistently reminds me to breathe through my exercises while stretching. I have...
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
May 2019
Grant J McGeechan, Catherine Richardson, Lynn Wilson et al.
Mindfulness-based training has been shown to provide benefits for adults with numerous conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, and depression. However, less is known about its impact for young people. Early adolescence (typically 10-14 years) is a time fraught with challenges such as cognitive changes, social, and academic pressures in the form of exams, all of which can provoke anxiety. While...
British Journal of Pharmacology
May 2019
Alyssa M Myers, Patrick B Siegele, Jeffrey D Foss et al.
It has been suggested that the non-euphorogenic phytocannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) can ameliorate adverse effects of Δ9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). We determined whether CBD ameliorates cognitive deficits and withdrawal signs induced by cannabinoid CB1 /CB2 receptor agonists or produces these pharmacological effects on its own. The effects of THC or the CB1 /CB2 receptor full agonist WIN55212...
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
May 1, 2019
Isadora Barazzetti Rigon, Gabriel de Almeida Calado, Lucas Savaris Linhares et al.
Religiosity and spirituality (R/S) are widely regarded as important allies against illness and suffering in general. Findings in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) suggest the temporal lobe as the anatomical-functional basis of religious experiences. Both R/S are relevant in patients with epilepsy (PWE) since epilepsy can lead to psychosocial issues for a significant portion of patients and their...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
May 1, 2019
Shilpa Babbar, Kathryn Renner, Karen Williams
Objective: To estimate the feasibility of implementing a yoga-based wellness program during training and its influence on burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and mindfulness among obstetrics and gynecology trainees. Methods: We conducted a departmental quality improvement initiative consisting of weekly 1-hour yoga classes conducted during protected education time and nutrition and physical...
Energy Psychology
May 1, 2019
Judith Pennington, Debbie Sabot, Dawson Church
Background Stress-reduction techniques can be used in combination with each other. Two such methods are Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and EcoMeditation. EFT is an evidence-based self-help method. Reviews and meta-analyses examining more than 100 studies demonstrate the efficacy of EFT for anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EcoMeditation is a secular meditation...
Nature
May 1, 2019
Jonathan A. Coleman, Dongxue Yang, Zhiyu Zhao et al.
301 citations
The serotonin transporter (SERT) regulates neurotransmitter homeostasis through the sodium- and chloride-dependent recycling of serotonin into presynaptic neurons1-3. Major depression and anxiety disorders are treated using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors-small molecules that competitively block substrate binding and thereby prolong neurotransmitter action2,4. The dopamine and...