Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a typical condition of partial auditory deprivation. Total auditory deprivation triggers cross-modal neural reorganization, but in patients with partial hearing deprivation, how residual auditory function is balanced with the compensatory plasticity of other sensory modalities remains unclear. Previous studies have reported conflicting findings, potentially due to...
This article examines the concept of new birth in light of neuroplasticity and Christian spirituality, aiming to construct a neurosoteriological paradigm that views salvation as the holistic renewal of human beings encompassing biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. In this approach, divine work is understood as the renewal of the human mind, consciousness, and behavior through...
Abstract Emerging research in neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, and epigenetics increasingly supports ancient yogic and philosophical claims that consciousness, mental states, and subtle regulatory systems play a crucial role in physical and psychological health. This paper presents an integrative framework combining yogic practices (Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation, chakra theory), depth...
Despite decades of neuroscience research and significant investment in addiction neuroimaging, clinical outcomes for individuals with substance use and behavioural addictions remain poor. Only 1.8% of people with substance use disorders receive effective treatment, highlighting a major disconnect between mechanistic understanding and clinical utility. This paper calls for a reorientation of...
Patients with eating disorders (EDs), particularly anorexia nervosa (AN), experience a complex psychiatric condition often characterized by extreme food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, elevated levels of emotional dysregulation, body image disturbance, and comorbid trauma. Several of these factors can undermine the therapeutic alliance and reduce engagement with treatment,...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a multifactorial mental health condition involving genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors. Conventional antidepressants such as fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, require weeks to exert therapeutic effects, whereas ketamine and esketamine act rapidly via glutamatergic modulation. These drugs may also converge on the inhibition...
Depression is a common, debilitating, and potentially life-threatening mental disorder affecting individuals across all age groups and populations. It represents one of the major challenges of contemporary medicine. It is estimated that more than 300 million people worldwide are affected, and patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit a significantly increased risk of suicide,...
Background: Addiction is a multifaceted disorder involving compulsive substance use, impaired self-regulation, and continued use despite adverse consequences. Neurobiological alterations in key brain regions, including the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC), amygdala, hippocampus, and mesolimbic reward system, underlie addiction pathophysiology. These changes disrupt reward processing, cognitive control,...
The paper, “Tragic Person Evolved: Transforming Tragedy Into Hope Through New, Alternative Treatments” was presented at the 45th IAPSP International Conference in Rome in October of 2024. The paper explores the integration of relational psychoanalysis and alternative treatments, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals with OCD, ADHD, and ASD. Two case studies illustrate how...