Alexander J. Riordan, Ari W. Schaler, Jackson B. Fried et al.
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ABSTRACT The cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia are poorly understood and difficult to treat. Estrogens may mitigate these symptoms via unknown mechanisms. To examine these mechanisms, we tested whether increasing estradiol (E) or decreasing luteinizing hormone (LH) could rescue declarative memory in a phencyclidine (PCP) model of schizophrenia. We then assessed whether changes in cortical or...
Feri Sulianta
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This literature review examines Vipassana meditation as a multifaceted practice with significant psychological and social benefits. Rooted in ancient Indian traditions and revived in the 20th century by S.N. Goenka, Vipassana meditation focuses on self-observation and mindfulness to cultivate deep self-awareness and ethical living. This review synthesizes historical, empirical, and theoretical...
Zahra Azizi, Gholamreza Jandaghi, Manijeh Firoozi et al.
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Abstract Objectives This study had three objectives: first, to investigate the relative importance of the five mindfulness facets to negative affect (NA) among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain; second, to test the hypothesis that observing is associated with lower NA only if occurs in an accepting manner; and third, to investigate the relation between mindfulness and...
Wawan Rismawan, Carla Raymondalexas Marchira, Ibrahim Rahmat et al.
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Introduction: life expectancy is 67.4 years, while in 2020, it is predicted that the number of elderly people will be 28.8 million (11.34%) with a life expectancy of 71.1 years. The number of elderly in Tasikmalaya who more than 60 years old is 35,405 people, while those who are more than 70 years old are 18,581 people. There are 1,494 mental emotional disorders in all groups, no specific data...
Paweł Holas, Jan Michał Wardęszkiewicz, Malgorzata Grochowska et al.
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Background: Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is a common stress-related condition, yet evidence-based interventions remain scarce. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) targets transdiagnostic mechanisms such as cognitive fusion and low self-compassion, which may be particularly relevant for AjD.Objective: This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of a brief, guided, asynchronous...
Else Bisseling, Linda Cillessen, Philip Spinhoven et al.
BACKGROUND Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group-based psychological treatment in oncology, resulting in reduction of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Internet-based Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (eMBCT) has been found to be an effective alternative for MBCT. The therapeutic alliance, i.e. the bond between therapist and patient, is known to have a...
Zahra Salajegheh, Atefeh Ahmadi, Hadis Shahrahmani et al.
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Abstract Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women that can cause anxiety, psychological distress and reduced quality of life. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction counseling on the worries of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Materials and methods This quasi experimental was...
Mohsen Janghorbani, Victoria Omranifard, Azam Mansourzadeh
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Abstract Background and Objectives The intention of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the relative usefulness of psycho-education (PE) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training programs on carers of relatives with dementia (RWD). Materials and Methods An eight-week, randomized, controlled trial was accomplished from March to December 2020. Ninety carers of RWD were...
Michael Alvear
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Patients undergoing ketamine-or psychedelic-assisted therapy for cancer-related distress, treatment-resistant depression, or end-of-life existential fear frequently report experiences resembling death or near-death: a sense of leaving the body, encountering something transcendent, or having died and returned. This synthesis reviews peer-reviewed evidence on how often this occurs, why it may...
Sofia Hebel
Defined by numerous mental and physical constituents, health behavior change can be directly influenced by Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs). Neurological and psychological evi- dence suggest positive correlations between yoga and meditation practice and decreased anxiety symptomatology by individuals of domestic violence. Regulatory processes, implemented via Mindfulness-Based Cognitive...