Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
August 3, 2026
Substance use disorders represent a significant public health concern in Pakistan, with methamphetamine showing increasing prevalence, particularly among adults. In light of the escalating incidence of methamphetamine-type stimulant (MTS) consumption observed in Pakistan, this research endeavor sought to assess the efficacy of Mindfulness integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MICBT) for...
Mindfulness
August 3, 2026
Or Burstein, Zipi Teshale Zevin, Or Lipschits et al.
Abstract Objectives This non-randomized feasibility study evaluated the Integrative Mindfulness-Based Infant Parenting Program (IMIP), a mindfulness-based intervention designed for the unique demands of parenting during infancy, including in high-risk contexts such as preterm birth. We sought to assess the feasibility of IMIP delivery and evaluation and to descriptively characterize pre–post...
European Journal of Mental Health
August 3, 2026
Daniel E. Yupanqui-Lorenzo, Ivan Diaz-Leon, Luis Palao-Loayza et al.
Introduction: The high prevalence of mental health challenges in Latin America highlights the need for brief, culturally sensitive instruments capable of accurately assessing protective psychological resources, such as mindfulness. Aim: Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS-5) in four...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
August 1, 2026
Vina Rayal
preprint
Yoga interventions are being studied more as a means to promote psychological well-being and self-regulation in adult populations, but the wide variety of types of interventions and focus on outcomes have hampered efforts at conceptual clarity. The objective of this review is to consolidate the modern evidence (2017–2025) on Astanga Yoga as an analogue-intervention for adult cognitive,...
Psychiatry Research
August 1, 2026
C. Bharat, Xin-Tong Huang, G. Campbell et al.
BACKGROUND Interest in cannabinoids for mental and substance use disorders is increasing. We examined experimental and observational evidence for treating these disorders and their symptoms. METHODS Systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42023467536). We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO to May 2025 for studies of cannabinoids in adults (≥18 years) with ADHD, anxiety,...
Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education
August 1, 2026
Steve Haberlin
The mental health of today’s college students remains a serious concern. The alarming trend of greater psychological distress among undergraduates shows no signs of slowing. Excessive smartphone usage, screen time, and social media have been attributed as partial factors. However, what if forms of digital mindfulness and technology-assisted contemplative practices are the key to assisting...
The Quarterly journal of medicine
August 1, 2026
Safaa K. Aref, Mohamed Z. Habib, Dalia M. Eid et al.
Accumulating evidence indicates the role of ketamine as a fast-onset antidepressant, with a rising controversy over its cognitive effect. This study aimed at investigating the short- and long-term cognitive and behavioral effects of chronic administration of ketamine, with an emphasis on hippocampal expression of the Trk B/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in chronic mild stress (CMS)-exposed rats....
Neuropharmacology
August 1, 2026
G. S. Marcotto, M. Borghetti, J. Bitraj et al.
Electrical stimulation (ES) is emerging as a non-pharmacological neuromodulation strategy, but its direct impact on human dopaminergic neurons and its relationship to rapid-acting antidepressant mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether brief biphasic low-frequency low-intensity (LF-LI) ES can induce structural and molecular plasticity in human induced pluripotent stem...
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
August 1, 2026
Dan Li, Jiaqi Zheng, Guangpeng Wang
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) negatively impacts women's metabolic health, reproductive hormones, and psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as yoga and mindfulness meditation, on anthropometric indices, metabolic profiles, reproductive hormones, and quality of life in women with PCOS. A...
Contemporary Clinical Trials
August 1, 2026
Dessa Bergen-Cico, A. Ramon, Benjamin I. Felleman et al.
Psychological distress, encompassing PTSD, depression, and anxiety-is highly prevalent among Veterans receiving care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care settings, yet it frequently goes untreated or undertreated. Traditional psychotherapies and psychiatric medications are often misaligned with Veterans' preferences for self-reliance, low-stigma formats, and skill-based...