Cambridge University Press eBooks
March 1, 2026
Melissa Lynn Maffeo
Psychedelic substances like ayahuasca, psilocybin, and LSD have been used for thousands of years in spiritual ceremonies, with users often reporting transcendent and life-altering experiences. Chapter 8 traces the arc of psychedelic use from ancient rituals and colonization to the countercultural revolution and modern neuroscience labs. The chapter blends cultural history with...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
March 1, 2026
Alyssa C Ehrhardt, Matthew J Rogatzki
The objective of this scoping review was to analyze research using yoga, meditation, and mindfulness (YMM) as a treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The rationale for this review was to provide an understanding of the methodology and outcome measures used in studies that include YMM as TBI treatment. There are currently no reviews that investigate how all three of these modalities are...
Psychedelic Medicine
March 1, 2026
Jennifer Pincombe, Martin L Williams, Sean Carruthers et al.
Background: Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) may be an effective intervention for a range of mental disorders. However, there appears to be a relative lack of qualitative evidence to complement emerging quantitative findings. To our knowledge, no reviews have systematically mapped the literature on qualitative studies on PAP for the treatment of mental disorders with the intent to...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
March 1, 2026
Yvan Beaussant, Candace Oglesby, Kim Roddy et al.
Abstract Background and aims Psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) have emerged as promising treatments for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. However, the underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in PAT research and clinical practice limits equitable access and the generalizability of outcomes. This study explored the...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
March 1, 2026
Kashi Nath Pandey
The teachings of Mahatma Buddha, rooted in the philosophical and spiritual tradition of Buddhism, have significantly influenced modern understandings of mental health and psychological well-being. This paper explores the psychological dimensions of Buddhist philosophy, particularly focusing on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, and meditation practices. It critically...
Psychiatry Research
March 1, 2026
Gijsbrecht H. J. Roelandt, Jurriaan F M Strous, Radboud M Marijnissen et al.
1 citation
Ketamine has been shown to decrease suicidality in patients with depression. However, little is known about tolerability and efficacy in heterogenous, acutely suicidal patients in emergency settings. This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of generic intranasal racemic ketamine (75 mg) in the treatment of acute suicidality regardless of the underlying...
Molecular Psychiatry
March 1, 2026
Tyler G. Ekins, Chloe Rybicki-Kler, Tao Deng et al.
9 citations
Classical psychedelic drugs show promise as a treatment for major depressive disorder and related psychiatric disorders. This therapeutic efficacy stems from long-lasting psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity onto prefrontal cortical neurons and is thought to require the postsynaptic expression of serotonin 2A receptors (5-HT_2AR). However, other cortical regions such as the granular...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 1, 2026
Zeinab Asghari, Gregory Robinson, Marta Gerasymchuk, Esmaeel Ghasemi Gojani, Timur Zanikov, Yasaman Rastamian, Olga Kovalchuk, Igor Kovalchuk*
preprint
Intestinal inflammation is a complex gastrointestinal condition, arising from immune dysfunction, epithelial cell abnormalities, and gut microbiota imbalances. Intestinal inflammation contributes to many pathological conditions, including irritable bowel disease and depression. This study seeks to find the potential anti-inflammatory properties of psilocybin and eugenol in systemic intestinal...
Vidhyayana
February 28, 2026
Mindfulness-based interventions have become integral to contemporary psychotherapy, particularly within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where they are employed to enhance cognitive awareness and emotional control. However, mindfulness practices grounded in Yogic psychology have been an intrinsic part of the Indian psycho-spiritual tradition for centuries, emphasizing holistic well-being...
Psycho Idea
February 28, 2026
Feny Cholisoh
Penelitian mengenai mindfulness dalam konteks kesehatan mental berkembang pesat dalam satu dekade terakhir, namun pemetaan tren dan struktur penelitian secara komprehensif masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis perkembangan penelitian mindfulness dalam konteks kesehatan mental menggunakan pendekatan bibliometrik. Data diperoleh dari basis data Scopus dengan proses seleksi mengacu...