Asian Journal of Psychiatry
May 27, 2021
M. Pardo, J. Matalí, Jenym Sivoli et al.
Most of the studies examining the impact of cannabis use in first episode psychosis (FEP) have been carried out in samples with adult-onset FEP. Data in persons with early onset psychosis (EOP) is scarce. The aims of the study were: To describe the prevalence of lifetime cannabis use, current use, and daily use in patients with EOP compared to healthy controls. To study the differences in...
Behaviour Research and Therapy
May 25, 2021
Caitlin Hitchcock, Christina Haag, Alicia J. Smith et al.
preprint
The ability to retrieve specific, single-incident autobiographical memories has been consistently posited as a predictor of recurrent depression. Elucidating the role of autobiographical memory specificity in patient-response to depressive treatments may improve treatment efficacy and facilitate use of science-driven interventions. We used recent methodological advances in individual patient...
JMIR Formative Research
May 25, 2021
Aarathi Venkatesan, Holly Krymis, Jenny Scharff et al.
BackgroundAs the need for effective scalable interventions for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress has grown, the digital delivery of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has gained interest as a promising intervention in this domain. ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the changes in perceived stress following a 10-week digital MBSR program that combined an...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
May 23, 2021
Ton Nabben, Jelmer Weijs, Jan Van Amsterdam
The recreational use of nitrous oxide (N2O; laughing gas) has largely expanded in recent years. Although incidental use of nitrous oxide hardly causes any health damage, problematic or heavy use of nitrous oxide can lead to serious adverse effects. Amsterdam care centres noticed that Moroccan-Dutch young adults reported neurological symptoms, including severe paralysis, as a result of...
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
May 21, 2021
P Upadhyay, S Narayanan, Tanvi Khera et al.
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant stressor worldwide and reports of psychological distress, depression, sedentary lifestyles, and overall decreased wellbeing are increasing. Yoga practices have been found to improve mental and physical health. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare Isha yoga practitioners to controls on perceived stress, resilience,...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
May 21, 2021
A. Accoto, Salvatore G Chiarella, Antonino Raffone et al.
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown have been widely recognized as traumatic events that pose threats to psychological well-being. Recent studies reported that during such traumatic events, women tend to be at greater risk than men for developing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Several studies reported that a mindfulness-based stress reduction...
Journal of Clinical Oncology
May 20, 2021
Anne Hudson Blaes, Patricia Jewett, Prabhjot Nijjar et al.
e24058 Background: Breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors (AIs) can develop endothelial dysfunction, a measure of increased CV risk. Stress modifying techniques such as MBSR may improve CV function and quality of life (QOL). We present data of a pilot study assessing the impact of MBSR on endothelial dysfunction and psychosocial outcomes. Methods: 31 women with locally advanced breast...
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
May 19, 2021
Taghrid Asfar, Tulay Koru‐Sengul, Debra W. Annane et al.
5 citations
Approximately 45% of young cancer survivors (18-40 years) are cigarette smokers. Continued smoking after cancer diagnosis leads to lower survival rates. A major logistical problem with smoking cessation efforts in this group is their geographic dispersion which makes them hard to reach. In addition, depression is a major predictor of smoking relapse and its rates are roughly twice as high in...
Psychoneuroendocrinology
May 19, 2021
J. Gordon, M. Halleran, Shadi Beshai et al.
BACKGROUND The menopause transition is associated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms. The current study aimed to test whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, an 8-week group intervention involving meditation and yoga, might reduce the risk of depressive symptoms among perimenopausal women. A secondary aim was to examine baseline characteristics, including sensitivity to estradiol...
Frontiers in Psychology
May 19, 2021
Senthilkumar Sadhasivam, Suresh Alankar, Raj K. Maturi et al.
27 citations
Background: Meditation is gaining recognition as a tool to impact health and well-being. Samyama is an 8-day intensive residential meditation experience conducted by Isha Foundation requiring several months of extensive preparation and vegan diet. The health effects of Samyama have not been previously studied. The objective was to assess physical and emotional well-being before and after...