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7 papers
This paper looked at 20 clinical trials to see whether therapies that use psychedelic drugs together with talking therapy can help people who have serious, life‑limiting illnesses. The review found that these therapies often helped with psychological and spiritual problems like anxiety, low mood, and fear of dying. The drugs…
A University of British Columbia review published in Birth found that anger often occurs alongside postnatal depression. The review says anger can be aimed at the self, the baby, or family members and can harm relationships. It links anger to feeling powerless, unmet expectations about motherhood, and lack of support.…
This systematic review looked at studies of people who stayed at residential health retreats for one or more nights and measured health before and after. The review found 23 studies with 2,592 participants and reported that all studies showed some health or wellbeing benefits after the retreat (effects seen immediately…
This systematic review looked at studies that followed people with borderline personality disorder after they finished dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The authors found 10 articles from 7 primary studies and reported that benefits of DBT generally lasted through at least 1 year and, in some reports, up to 2 years…
This systematic review pooled 75 randomized trials with 8,636 people to see if walking changes symptoms of depression and anxiety. In adults, walking reduced depressive symptoms (SMD −0.591, 95% CI −0.778 to −0.403, P
The practice of SY has physiological (PHYS) and psychological (PSYCH) benefits across age groups. Research findings indicate either the natural or the virtual environment (VW) has significant health benefits. Continued research is encouraged globally for short- and long-term health outcomes for all individuals. The connection with nature benefits the mind,…
This systematic review and meta-analysis combined 311 clinical studies (653,558 children and 43,311 adults) up to August 1, 2023. It found that ADHD/hyperkinetic disorder occurred in 32.4% (95% CI 31–34%) of pediatric patients and 21.4% (95% CI 20–23%) of adult patients seen in clinical settings — about 8–9 times higher…
