Valeria Serra, Federico Brandalise, Vivien Miczán et al.
Abstract Dynamic regulation of midbrain dopamine neuron activity is necessary for diverse processes including motivation, novelty detection, reinforcement learning, and cognitive flexibility. By setting the strength of synaptic inputs to dopaminergic neurons, endocannabinoid signaling is essential for regulating dopaminergic activity. Prenatal exposure to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main...
Olivier J. J. Manzoni, Alba Cáceres-Rodríguez, Daniela Iezzi et al.
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Abstract Prenatal cannabidiol (CBD) consumption is rapidly increasing, driven by a perception of safety relative to delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, the long-term neurodevelopmental risks of gestational CBD remain largely uncharacterized. Using a sex-disaggregated framework, we investigated adult (P100–140) mouse offspring following in utero exposure (GD5–18; 3 mg/kg) to THC or CBD....
Ramin Bidari
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Emotions are one of the fundamental aspects of human experience, influencing behavior, decision-making, and overall quality of life. This study examines how emotions are encoded in the brain through hormonal processes and whether consciousness can modify these hormonal effects. Scientific research indicates that neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, and oxytocin play crucial...
Ioannis Iliakis, Maria Anagnostouli, George P Chrousos
BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the central nervous system, often leading to poor sleep quality and diminished quality of life (QoL) for affected patients. Sleep disturbances in MS do not always correlate linearly with other symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, or pain. Various approaches, including stress reduction techniques such as...
Szilvia Kresznerits, Ágnes Zinner-Gérecz, Mónika Miklósi et al.
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Abstract Borderline personality disorder (BPD) patients often encounter healthcare system challenges, including stigma and long waitlists, necessitating brief, tailored interventions to reduce suicidal risk and core difficulties. Our study assessed the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (MBCT-NSSI) for BPD patients with non-suicidal self-injury...
Jan Wardęszkiewicz, Paweł Holas
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Abstract Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing depression relapse and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Preliminary research on the online version of an eight-week MBCT (iMBCT) has shown promising results in decreasing emotional distress, aligning with the positive effects observed in traditional MBCT programs. However, there is a...
Shima Shahyad, Reza Mohammadzadeghan, Seyed Hassan Saadat et al.
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Abstract Background The current trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training on the level of mental health, salivary cortisol and α-amylase levels of students. Methods This research was an experimental trial with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The statistical population of the research included all students studying in the universities...
Arina Qona’ah, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin, Nursalam Nursalam
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ABSTRACT Most diabetes mellitus patients experience psychological problems resulting from the disease, disease management, and complications. Inadequate management of psychological problems may place patients at greater risk for depression. This systematic review aims to identify the effects of mindful interventions in controlling glycemic levels and psychological well-being in diabetes...
Chetan Bahadur Kathayat
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Purpose: This review aims to explore the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in promoting mental health and improving academic performance among students.Methods: Studies examining the impact of mindfulness meditation on students' mental well-being and academic outcomes were reviewed and analyzed. Various aspects such as memory, focus, concentration, and overall academic performance were...
Jeronimo Herrera
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Consciousness eludes unified scientific explanation, entwining subjective experience with observable brain processes. Neural thermodynamics (NT) introduces a quantitative framework to bridge this divide, modeling consciousness through neural temperature (Tneural), energy (ΔE), and entropy (ΔS). Grounded in statistical mechanics and the Free Energy Principle, NT merges neuroscience and physics...