Veronica L. O’Brien, Nicolette P. Rickert
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a well-researched eight-week program initially developed for stress reduction; however, the in-person eight-week structure may not be feasible for all individuals who could benefit from mindfulness-based training. Previous researchers have found abbreviated MBSR courses to have similar efficacy in alleviating psychopathology symptoms; however, there...
Vijaylaxmi Jain, Bahubali Shiragapur, Prabhat Ranjan
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Abstract Spiritual Intelligence through Meditation has recently been integrated into the concept of Multiple Intelligence by Dr. Howard Gardner. To research deeper into Spiritual Intelligence, we have chosen to explore the “OM” Mantra Meditation. This form of meditation has shown the potential to enhance concentration, alleviate stress, reduce anxiety and mitigate depression. During the...
Ramana V. Vishnubhotla, Preeti U. Reed, Balachundhar Subramaniam
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A bstract Background Isha Kriya (IK) is a widely available meditation practice that incorporates breathing regulation that has shown to improve self-reported symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. An increasing amount of research has been published on the effects of various meditative practices on scalp electroencephalography (EEG). However, the effects of IK on cortical activity have not...
Julia C. Basso, Sarah Lynn
BACKGROUND Mindfulness and meditation have a rich historical tradition, and a growing scientific base of evidence supports their use in creating positive psychological and neuroplastic changes for practitioners. Though meditation can be taught in various ways, the scientific community has yet to systematically study different types of meditation on neuropsychological outcomes, especially as it...
Harman Brar
Virtual reality has recently been utilized in a therapeutic tool within the area of psychotherapy. VR therapy has become a significant approach to a number of psychological disorders such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression through exposure therapy and simulated environments (Park et al., 2019). However, the potential to mimic psychedelic experiences through VR simulations as a therapeutic...
Stephen Bright, Eyal Gringart, Emily Blatchford et al.
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Objective: The current study aimed to explore whether the subjective effects of microdosing psychedelics are comparable to those of yoga in relation to psychological wellbeing, depression, anxiety and stress. It also aimed to explore the relationship between yoga, microdosing and personality variables including neuroticism, openness and absorption.Method: The sample comprised 339 participants,...
Matthias Forstmann, Christina Sagioglou
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After decades of stagnancy, research on psychedelic substances (such as LSD, psilocybin or DMT) has experienced a renaissance over the last 10 years, with various major research programs being conducted across Europe and the United States. This research primarily investigates the potential of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health disorders, their short and long term effects on...
Samuel Kohtala, Wiebke Theilmann, Marko Rosenholm et al.
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Abstract Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains among the most efficient antidepressants but it seldom brings immediate remedy. However, a subanesthetic dose of NMDA-R (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor) blocker ketamine ameliorates symptoms of depression already within hours. Glutamatergic excitability and regulation of TrkB neurotrophin receptor and GSK3β (glycogen synthase kinase 3β) signaling...
Milind Raskar
Soma, the sacred plant of the Rigveda, and its Iranian counterpart Haoma in the Avesta, have long remained shrouded in mystery. While earlier scholarship identified Soma with various candidates such as Amanita muscaria, Ephedra, Cannabis, and Peganum harmala, no consensus has emerged. This study offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining textual analysis, fieldwork in the Kutch region of...
Anja Frank, Mario H W Scheib
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Introduction: Europe faces a worsening mental health crisis, with nearly half of the population (46%) reporting emotional or psychological issues, such as depression, within the last year. One in six Europeans is currently affected by mental health problems, equating to approximately 84 million individuals across the continent (Nawrocka, 2023). Method: This study examines the impact of a...