Health, environment and sustainable development: interdisciplinary approach
April 30, 2025
Saara Susan Sevander, Marja-Liisa Susan Rissanen
The purpose of the study was to describe the benefits and harm of using psychedelics in the treatment of patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. The study focused on classic psychedelics, specifically psilocybin and LSD. The study was carried out as an integrative literature review and the data was sought using Medic, Cinahl, PubMed MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases. A total of...
Pharmaceuticals
April 30, 2025
Paola Bozzatello, Roberta Novelli, Rebecca Schisano et al.
6 citations
Psychiatric disorders are a major cause of illness in the world. Unfortunately, many patients are resistant to treatment and present serious complications. Schizophrenia is refractory to treatment in about one-third of patients. Antidepressants are effective in about half of patients. Suicidal ideation is an increasing issue in patients with mixed features in bipolar disorder (BD). Therefore,...
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
April 29, 2025
Shreyas. Y. Bobade, V. V. Paithankar, J. V. Vyas
The pharmaceutical industry in India is undergoing significant expansion, with Medical Sales Representatives (MR) playing an integral role in promoting pharmaceutical products and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and the industry. However, the demanding nature of this profession often results in elevated levels of psychological strain, including stress, anxiety, and...
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
April 29, 2025
Shirley Harris, Jennifer Jordan, Amanda Wilkinson et al.
1 citation
High prevalences of anxiety and depression have been found in those with COPD which can exacerbate physically related impacts of increased levels of disability, and reduced enjoyment of life. Of particular concern is the anxiety-breathlessness cycle and reduced self-efficacy, which both adversely affect self-management of symptoms. Recognition of the need to address these issues has led to use...
Routledge eBooks
April 28, 2025
Charmaine Husum
This chapter explores the profound effects that non-ordinary states, particularly those induced by psychedelics, have on the brain. It highlights how psychedelics influence neural pathways, rerouting them to foster personal growth and address conditions like addiction and depression. Key mechanisms, such as the suppression of the default mode network (DMN), increased brain connectivity, and...
SciELO Preprints
April 28, 2025
Yasmine Jurdi Jasserand, Ana Beatriz Vieira de Oliveira, Andressa De Queiroz et al.
preprint
Objective: To explore the therapeutic potential of Ayahuasca as a complementary intervention in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, assessing its reported effects, the challenges for its clinical application, and considering its historical use in Amazonian traditions. Method: A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PubMed and SciELO databases, selecting studies...
Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
April 26, 2025
Anahita Babak, S. Hakimi, S. Mousavi et al.
Background and aims: Sleep disorders directly relate to diabetes and its management. The study objective was to examine the effect of the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention on mental health and sleep quality (SQ) in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Isfahan health care centers in Iran. Methods: Eighty women with T2DM were enrolled in this randomized clinical...
April 24, 2025
Juliana Mendes Rocha
Introduction: Currently, 5% of the global adult population is affected by Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and alcohol consumption is linked to 3% of all deaths worldwide, being one of the main contributors to various diseases and mortality.Although the medications currently available demonstrate some efficacy, their adverse effects and the relatively long duration of treatment can hinder...
JMIR Research Protocols
April 24, 2025
Ashley D Kendall, Emily Pela, Danielle Amonica et al.
Probation officers and other professionals who work with youth in the legal system often experience high chronic workplace stress, which can contribute over time to elevations in anxiety, depression, and workplace burnout. Emotion dysregulation appears to function as a common mechanism underlying these elevations, and growing evidence suggests it can be improved with mindfulness meditation....
Mindfulness
April 23, 2025
Alessio Matiz, Stefania Pascut, Franco Fabbro et al.
3 citations
Abstract Objectives The study aimed to investigate the pre-to-post effects of mindfulness training on school teachers’ psychological and professional well-being, as well as to explore the moderating role of temperament and character on these effects. Method An 8-week mindfulness-based intervention was delivered via internet-based group meetings to Italian teachers ( n = 139), who were assessed...