Presentation and management of anxiety in individuals with acute symptomatic or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection, and in the post-COVID-19 recovery phase

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 25(2), P. 115 - 131

Published: Feb. 26, 2021

COVID-19 is associated with neuropsychiatric complications, the most frequent one being anxiety. Multiple biological and psychosocial factors contribute to anxiety in COVID-19. Among factors, stress, genetics, gender, immune system, resilience, anosmia, hypogeusia, central nervous system infection SARS-CoV-2 are key. Anxiety a complication of that may exacerbate course, We present mechanisms symptomatic or asymptomatic discuss presentation patients without prior psychiatric illness, co-morbidities. Timely diagnosis management important. Given Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Intensive Care Unit stay, be long-term complication. review diagnostic tools for COVID-19, summarise pharmacologic non-pharmacologic treatments. provide recommendations diagnosis, treatment, prevention follow up

Language: Английский

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Using mobile brain/body imaging to advance research in arts, health, and related therapeutics

European Journal of Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 54(12), P. 8364 - 8380

Published: May 17, 2021

Abstract The uses of mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI) are expanding and allow for more direct study the neurophysiological signals associated with behavior in psychotherapeutic encounters. Neuroaesthetics is concerned cognitive neural basis art appreciation, scientific correlations being made field that might help to clarify theories claimed creative arts therapies. Yet, most neuroaesthetics studies confined laboratory do not propose a translation research methods clinical applications. therapies have long history success various patient populations will benefit from increased explanation support intervention strategies. Examining brain dynamics motor behaviors higher complex processes involved artistic expression offers MoBI as promising instrumentation move forward linking ideas Tracking association behavioral change allows objective quantitative physiological monitors evaluate, together subjective reports provides insight into psychological mechanisms treatment. We outline framework shows how can be used effectiveness therapy interventions motivated by 4E approach cognition focus on visual therapy. article illuminates new partnership among fields therapy, neuroscience, work within 4E/MoBI efforts advance transdisciplinary health populations.

Language: Английский

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Digital Interventions for Psychological Well-being in University Students: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 24(9), P. e39686 - e39686

Published: Aug. 18, 2022

Life at university provides important opportunities for personal growth; however, this developmental phase also coincides with the peak period of risk onset mental health disorders. In addition, specific lifestyle factors, including impaired sleep and academic financial stress, are known to exacerbate psychological distress in students. As a result, students have been identified as vulnerable population who often experience significant barriers accessing treatment. Digital interventions emerging promising solution population, but their effectiveness remains unclear.

Language: Английский

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A conceptual framework for a neurophysiological basis of art therapy for PTSD

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18

Published: April 22, 2024

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous condition that affects many civilians and military service members. Lack of engagement, high dropout rate, variable response to psychotherapy necessitates more compelling accessible treatment options are based on sound neuroscientific evidence-informed decision-making. Art therapy incorporates elements proven be effective in psychotherapy, such as exposure, making it potentially valuable option. This conceptual paper aims inform the neurophysiological rationale for use art therapeutic approach individuals with PTSD. A narrative synthesis was conducted using literature review empirical research effects therapy, supporting neuroaesthetics psychotherapies identify factors most pertinent Findings were synthesized through proposed framework triple network model considering network-based dysfunctions due therapy’s active components, concretization metaphor, emotion processing regulation, perspective taking reframing, alliance, may improve symptoms PTSD prompt adaptive brain functioning. Given scarcity rigorous studies effectiveness mechanisms alleviating symptoms, suggested offers future agenda investigate impact

Language: Английский

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Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy, Wellbeing and Meaning in Life of Retired Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Art Therapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

This article reports a study on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) sessions wellbeing and meaning in life outcomes urban community-dwelling retired Indian older adults versus (AT) sessions. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used. Results suggested that MBAT participants reported higher posttest scores measures AT cohort wherein no statistically significant change observed. Participants' gender compliance were robust predictors outcomes. Findings practically imply MBAT, which combines art, meditation mind-body connection, could enhance for adults.

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review Evaluating the Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Reducing Stress in Hispanic/Latino/a/x College Students

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Mind Body Connection in Dermatologic Conditions: A Literature Review

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(6), P. 628 - 640

Published: Oct. 29, 2023

Psychodermatology pertains to the relationship between skin and brain. This review aims summarize evidence of mind body connection in four psychophysiological conditions: rosacea, atopic dermatitis (AD), acne vulgaris (AV), psoriasis. A literature search was conducted using several English language databases. All conditions share similar psychiatric co-morbidities, including but not limited anxiety, depression, suicidality. In upregulation transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1, Toll like 2, Th17 cells releases downstream products that are simultaneously implicated mood disorders. Stress exacerbates AV through hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) system, which alters functioning sebocytes Cutibacterium acnes. AD psoriasis, HPA axis influences Th1, Th2, Th22, immune mediated responses, respectively. leads secretion pro-inflammatory cytokines also involved pathogenesis anxiety depression. Neurotransmitters mental illness, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid serotonin, may play a role development The management cutaneous disease mitigate psychological distress, future research show corollary be true.

Language: Английский

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Efficacy of a Single Session Mindfulness-based Art Therapy Doodle Intervention

Art Therapy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(1), P. 11 - 20

Published: April 18, 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a single session mindfulness-based art therapy doodle intervention may support and improve: (a) mindfulness, (b) mindful creativity, (c) positive negative emotional states. A general community sample 71 adult participants engaged in the doodling virtual two-hour workshops. Based on retrospective methods from participant self-reported perceptions before after workshop, there were statistically significant increases ratings emotions, as well decreases emotions (p < .05). results suggested potential efficacy clinical benefit for promoting positivity community.

Language: Английский

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Why art matters for youth mental health: A youth led participatory insight analysis

Published: Sept. 9, 2021

This participatory insight analysis aims to synthesise available evidence on the effects of arts engagement for youth with depression &amp; anxiety. It co-produces knowledge lived experience experts through multi-modal workshops that culminate in creation an artistic showcase individual and collective experiences navigating ill-health - wellness trajectory.

Language: Английский

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Art-based interventions for women’s mental health in pregnancy and postpartum: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Feb. 15, 2023

Objective Pregnant and postpartum women are vulnerable to psychological problems with a high estimated prevalence. To date, there is no meta-analysis that specifically assesses the effectiveness of art-based interventions improve mental health in pregnant women. The objective this was assess efficacy when delivered Methods Systematic literature searches were conducted from inception 6 March 2022 seven English databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register, CINAHL, ProQuest, Scopus, Web Science. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting targeting improvement women’s pregnancy included. risk bias tool applied evidence quality. Results Twenty-one randomised involving 2,815 participants eligible for data analysis. A pooled analysis demonstrated significantly reduced anxiety (SMD = −0.75, 95% CI −1.10 −0.40) depression symptoms (MD −0.79, −1.30 −0.28). However, did not alleviate stress as expected our findings. Subgroup intervention implementation time, duration music selected by vs. could have influence on anxiety. Conclusion In perinatal health, may be effective alleviating depression. future, we still need conduct high-quality RCTs validate findings enrich clinical application interventions.

Language: Английский

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