Nursing Reports
September 4, 2026
Erica Blumenstock, Debra Penrod, Heather Brown
Background: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing students and educators are navigating an increasingly complex academic environment. The rigorous demands of nursing education, combined with diminished academic preparedness and growing mental health concerns, have heightened the need for effective wellness interventions. The SKY Happiness Retreat©, an evidence-based program...
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
September 4, 2026
Chris E. Corlett, Jesse J. Norris, Sharika Majeti et al.
Mystical experiences or peak spiritual experiences have been shown to be of potential benefit in facilitating personal growth and ameliorating anxiety and depression. A pilot study demonstrated the feasibility of hypnotically induced mystical experiences. Althrough participants' qualitative experiences were recorded and analyzed, they have yet to be reported. Although participants' qualitative...
Mindfulness
September 3, 2026
Sarah E. D. Perzow, Michele Chen, Samantha Bothwell et al.
Adolescent-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing, and depression symptoms amplify T2D risk, highlighting the need for interventions addressing mental and metabolic health. This multisite pilot RCT assessed whether facilitators could be trained consistently to deliver group MBI, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a matched health education condition (HE) to adolescents at risk for T2D...
Journal of Psychiatric Research
September 3, 2026
Léa Marinelli, Sylvie Berthoz, G. Décamps et al.
This study examined interoception and mindfulness as related processes in eating behaviors in a non-clinical population. The aim was to identify interoceptive sensibility and mindfulness clusters using a person-centered approach and to examine their associations with eating behaviors, eating disorder risk, body mass index, and psychological distress. An online survey was conducted in a French...
Case Reports in Psychiatry
September 3, 2026
Sonali Notani, Vikas Srinivasa, Serena Chaudhry et al.
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a rare psychiatric diagnosis encompassing a range of perceptual disturbances caused by the lingering effects of hallucinogens. There are two major subtypes of the disorder: HPPD I and II. HPPD II is considered a more severe form that is generally longer-term, distressing, and requiring more intense treatment. In the limited available...
Neuroscience of Consciousness
September 2, 2026
Yarin Szachter, Almog Simchon, D. Kalev et al.
Abstract Sense of Agency (SoA), the subjective experience of initiating and controlling one’s actions, is a critical component of self-perception and consciousness, and is often degraded in different psychopathologies. Individuals with dissociation seem to have diminished SoA, but it is yet unknown whether this affects communication with their surroundings. This study employs Natural Language...
European Journal of Midwifery
September 2, 2026
INTRODUCTION Pregnancy is a critical period of heightened vulnerability to mental health challenges. Peer support and mindfulness have individually shown promise as non-pharmacological perinatal mental health strategies, yet their combined potential remains underexplored. This study evaluated the feasibility of a novel intervention integrating peer support with a mindfulness application....
ePrints Soton
September 2, 2026
Bridie Ballard
Yoga-based interventions are increasingly explored within mental health research and clinical practice, although questions remain regarding their mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation within healthcare settings. This thesis examined yoga and mental health across the lifespan through a conceptual review, a systematic review and meta-analysis, and an empirical clinical evaluation. Chapter...
Pain Management Nursing
September 1, 2026
Ai-Ping Feng, Hua Chen, Shen-Min Song et al.
PURPOSE Hemophilic arthropathy is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent hemarthroses, leading to severe joint pain and eventual need for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Postoperative pain management in this population is highly complex as the result of inherent bleeding risks, intense perioperative anxiety, and a frequently observed "pain-fear-immobility" cycle. The growing need...
Nutrition And Food In Health And Disease
September 1, 2026
M Arpith Kumar L
Mindful eating brings nonjudgmental, present-moment awareness to eating, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body.Rooted in Eastern traditions such as mitahara in the Śāṇḍilya Upanishad and the Bhagavad-Gita's sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic food categories, as well as modern mindfulness practices pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn, it emphasises full sensory engagement and honest recognition...