Mindfulness intervention therapy is a psychotherapy that can be used to reduce depressive symptoms. This study aims to determine whether mindfulness therapy contributes to reducing the level of depression in patients cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. The research design used was the experimental design of the one group pretest-posttest design. The total number of samples used...
A significant portion of the universal health threat is attributed to tobacco consumption, which perpetuates a rising concern of preventable morbidity and mortality (Vinci, 2020). Notwithstanding the array of abstinence methods available, including pharmacotherapy, nicotine replacement therapy, behavioral therapy, and digital apps, the smoking relapse rates continue to be an unresolved matter....
Cannabis withdrawal in cannabis use disorder (CUD) increase the risk of relapse and lacks effective treatments. The endocannabinoid enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) may influence cannabis use and withdrawal, but the relationship between FAAH levels and withdrawal symptoms remains unclear. This study aims to investigate changes in FAAH levels during short-term abstinence from cannabis...
Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, mantra recitation, and spiritually oriented reading are increasingly combined to support mental well-being. This chapter reports an integrative review with systematic searches (2010–2025) across major databases, following PRISMA 2020 guidance and using established appraisal tools. Evidence from randomized and non-randomized studies indicates consistent...
The global mental health crisis, characterized by escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and existential distress, has exposed the limitations of conventional biomedical approaches. This chapter explores the integrative potential of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as a synergistic triad for promoting comprehensive mental well-being. Grounded in both ancient contemplative traditions and...
SLEEPJMay 8, 2026James R. Hall, Mercy Azubuko-Uduh, Naomi Ghildiyal et al.
Abstract Introduction Nightmares are usually associated with insomnia but rarely can arise from distinct and overlapping etiologies that can result in hypersomnia. The etiologies that need to be considered would be PTSD, acute stress disorder, nightmare disorder, depression, anxiety, medication/substance effect, narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Rare causes are intracranial mass lesion, CNS...
SLEEPJMay 8, 2026Alexei Kotov, Andrea Diaz-Pacheco, Patricia Molina et al.
Abstract Introduction Previous research has linked nightmares to anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality. However, much less is known about how nightmares intersect with acculturation patterns and bicultural experiences in border communities. Understanding the connection between nightmares and acculturation is especially important in contexts where cultural identity, discrimination, and...
Rates of mental illness in young people are increasing, whereas the development of novel mental health treatments has not significantly progressed. Psychedelic-assisted therapy, using substances such as psilocybin and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), has shown potential in the treatment of mental illnesses in the adult population, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress...
Mental health disorders such as stress, anxiety, and depression are increasing globally, creating a strong need for holistic and accessible treatment approaches. Alongside conventional psychiatric care, alternative medicine systems have gained significant attention for their emphasis on mind–body balance and natural healing. This study examines the role of selected alternative medicine...
The past two decades have seen a remarkable renaissance in research on psychedelic drugs and ketamine. Following decades of regulatory restriction that severely limited, especially clinical research, a growing body of evidence has shown that psychedelics such as lysergic acid diethylamide and psilocybin can have long-lasting beneficial effects for treatment-resistant depression, drug and...