Dissociative disorders (DDs) are characterized by a discontinuity in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, bodily representation, motor control, and action. The life-threatening coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been identified as a potentially traumatic event and may produce a wide range of mental health problems, such as depression,...
Introduction and aim. A symptom complex of cyclic irritability, depression and lethargy is known as the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Since ages women suffered from PMS. As varied as the etiology, innumerable treatment modalities have been put forward for PMS. Stress is accompanied most closely associated in PMS. Practicing yoga and meditation significantly important for PMS symptoms in reducing...
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of a brief protocol that consisted in 4 sessions based on the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program administered as a group intervention in an online format, on indicators of self-compassion, self-efficacy, self-criticism, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, rumination and worry. A pretest-posttest experimental design was used with a...
Mindfulness has a natural affinity with midwifery practice. By attending to the holistic care of our patients, we have an interest in helping our patients cope with life stressors in addition to physical and mental health conditions and normal life changes across the lifespan. The use of mindfulness meditation as a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, improve mental health, manage pain, and...
MindfulnessSeptember 1, 2023Moana Billot, Rebecca A. Chalmers, Matti Cervin et al.5 citations
Abstract Objectives A healthy immune system is required to protect against viral infection and ensure the efficacy of vaccines. Psychological distress can threaten immune resilience, while mindfulness practices can be protective. In New Zealand, Māori experience significantly higher levels of distress compared to non-Māori. The aim of this study was to explore the role of ethnicity in the...
NEJM evidenceSeptember 2023Philip E Mosley, Lachlan Webb, Anastasia Suraev et al.
BACKGROUND: Tourette syndrome is characterized by chronic motor and vocal tics. There is preliminary evidence of benefit from cannabis products containing Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and that coadministration of cannabidiol (CBD) improves the side-effect profile and safety. METHODS: In this double-blind, crossover trial, participants with severe Tourette syndrome were randomly assigned to a...
Nitrous oxide (N2O) has recently emerged as a potential fast-acting antidepressant but the cerebral mechanisms involved in this effect remain speculative. We hypothesized that the antidepressant response to an Equimolar Mixture of Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide (EMONO) would be associated with changes in cerebral connectivity and brain tissue pulsations (BTP). Thirty participants (20 with a major...
ABSTRACT The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased among healthcare providers, while the effectiveness of conventional treatments remains limited. Ketamine-assisted therapy offers a promising alternative; however, few have integrated ketamine with a group-based therapeutic modality. We report a retrospective, secondary analysis of a 12-week...
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: hope and dilemmaPsychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is an emerging therapeutic approach that combines the use of psychedelics (a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs) and psychotherapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression.Compared with current treatments for depression, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has...
Safety and health at workSeptember 1, 2023Quentin Durand-Moreau, Tanya Jackson, Danika Deibert et al.
The effectiveness of mindfulness techniques in addressing mental health conditions in workers is uncertain. However, it could represent a therapeutic tool for workers presenting with such conditions. Our objective was to assess the effects of mindfulness-based practices for workers diagnosed with mental health conditions. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials....