The Medical Clinics of North America
September 1, 2024
Jesse Markman, Heidi Combs
5 citations
For more than 20 years, the mainstay of pharmacologic treatment for depression and anxiety disorders has been serotonin reuptake inhibitors and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. There are newer medications, many with novel mechanisms of action, that have come to market; however, first-line treatments remain the same. There are now more robust data on the use of various...
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
September 1, 2024
Katarina Bernadet Dinda Sekar Melati, Monica Bellynda, Kristanto Yuli Yarso et al.
5 citations
Breast cancer patients often experience anxiety, impacting their Quality of Life (QOL) . Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a 3rd generation psychotherapy from CBT combined with MBSR where mindfulness methods are carried out in a structured and scheduled manner, able to provide a pause between the stressor and the automatic response it causes. This study aimed to assess MBCT's...
Alpha psychiatry
September 1, 2024
Murad Atmaca, Muhammed Fatih Tabara, Mehmet Gürkan Gürok
1 citation
Studies evaluating the efficacy of detached mindfulness (DM) as a standalone intervention for patients with panic disorder are lacking in the literature. In this context, the aim of this open study was to evaluate the efficacy of DM in patients with panic disorder. The study was conducted in 11 patients (7 females and 4 males). The DM therapy process was applied to the patients. The clinical...
The British Journal of Psychiatry
September 1, 2024
Friederike Holze, Peter Gasser, Felix Müller et al.
32 citations
Anxiety disorders are a major public health burden with limited treatment options. We investigated the long-term safety and efficacy of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)-assisted therapy in patients with anxiety with or without life-threatening illness. This study was an a priori-planned long-term follow-up of an investigator-initiated, two-centre trial that used a double-blind,...
Jurnal Studi Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan
August 31, 2024
Hisyam Syafii, Halim Purnomo, Husain Azhari
This study examines the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing academic anxiety among students at Muhammadiyah and Aisyiah Universities (PTMA) through a systematic literature review. Academic anxiety can affect students' performance and well-being. The method used was a systematic literature review by searching for relevant research articles from electronic...
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
August 30, 2024
M. K. Kavya, K R Rekha, G Radha
1 citation
Background: Exam anxiety is the primary factor preventing students from achieving their academic goals and is an unpleasant worry-based experience. Where in, Mindfulness helps to uphold consciousness, release oneself from a deeply held connection to ideas, emotions, or sensations, and cultivate a stronger sense of emotional equilibrium and wellbeing. Research indicates, mindfulness education...
August 30, 2024
LSD-assisted therapy may reduce anxiety, but a recent study saw adverse effects like paranoia requiring antipsychotics and overnight monitoring in one participant. Psilocybin-assisted therapy showed promise for alcohol use disorder compared to placebo, but the study also involved extensive psychotherapy which likely contributed to improvements. Psychological risks exist and must be considered...
2024 International Conference on Electrical Electronics and Computing Technologies
August 29, 2024
Poorvesh Muthuraman
Amidst a demanding world, accessible mental health support is crucial. This project proposes a portable hardware solution for anxiety reduction, integrating breathing exercises, like the physiological sigh, known for alleviating stress. The aim is to assist users in practicing these exercises during distress by leveraging wearable technology, particularly the Apple Watch. The research explores...
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
August 29, 2024
Satchit Prasun Mandal, Vijyendra Pandey, Raghavendra B. Bonal et al.
1 citation
BACKGROUND: Anecdotally, the concept of death consistently evokes profound unease. This study explores the intricate relationship between individuals' attitudes toward death and the associated anxiety, introducing a two-step model that posits dispositional mindfulness and tranquil ego as mediators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used a correlational design in this study and assessed 209 Indian...
Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction
August 15, 2024
Nayeon Kim, W. Seo, G. Park
Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a youth meditation program based on mindfulness and self-compassion, and to verify the effectiveness of the developed program. Methods To this end, the mental and physical development characteristics of adolescents and the emotional difficulties they face were explored through prior research, and prior studies related to mindfulness and...