Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Richard W. Maxwell, Sucharit Katyal
Summary: Traditional spiritual literature contains anecdotal reports of spontaneous experiences during meditation, but formal investigation is limited. This study investigated kundalini-related experiences in practitioners of a Tantric Yoga tradition, finding that spontaneous rising sensations were commonly reported and associated with positive affect.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Rosa De Stefano, Clemente Cedro, Fiammetta Iannuzzo, Carmenrita Infortuna, Clara Lombardo, Gianluca Pandolfo, Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello, Antonio Bruno
Summary: This study investigated the presence of subthreshold psychopathological symptoms and internet addiction in Italian adults from the general population, and found significant positive correlations between the two.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Barbara Csala, Constanze Maria Springinsfeld, Ferenc Koteles
Summary: The review found a positive association between yoga practice and spirituality, with aspects such as spiritual aspirations, a search for insight/wisdom, an integrative worldview, and faith being linked to yoga practice. However, caution is advised in interpreting the results due to the risk of bias in the majority of reviewed studies.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lilly Murray, Charles Alexander, Clair Bennett, Mara Kuvaldina, Gurucharan Khalsa, Brian Fallon
Summary: This study examined the adherence to and the potential benefit of Kundalini yoga for post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. Participants in the yoga group reported improved multisystem symptom burden and cognition over the course of the study.
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Carolyn E. Wilshire, Tony Ward, Samuel Clack
Summary: The article suggests that focusing on individual symptoms of psychopathology can provide valuable information about their underlying nature, leading to improvements in classification systems, explanations, and treatment. It concludes that it is time to open the black box of symptoms and take their status as complex constructs seriously.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Carolyn E. Wilshire, Tony Ward, Samuel Clack
Summary: This article explores the conceptualization of symptoms in theories of psychopathology, outlining five questions that need to be addressed and examining how different theoretical frameworks approach these questions. The focus is on the importance of understanding symptoms as complex constructs built on certain theoretical assumptions, calling for greater research into unpacking the constructs underlying symptoms.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Psychology
Katerina Rnic, Angela C. Santee, Jennifer-Ashley Hoffmeister, Hallie Liu, Katharine K. Chang, Rachel X. Chen, Richard W. J. Neufeld, Daniel A. Machado, Lisa R. Starr, David J. A. Dozois, Joelle LeMoult
Summary: Stress generation theory posits that depression can increase the risk of dependent stress events. This meta-analysis examined whether stress generation occurs across various types of psychopathology and found evidence of its presence. The review also identified unique patterns of effects for different types of psychopathology. Additionally, the study suggests that interventions targeting stress generation may help mitigate chronic psychopathology. The replicability of the stress generation effect over time and its universality across groups is underscored by the lack of publication bias and moderating effects.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Adrijana D'Silva, Deborah A. Marshall, Jeffrey Vallance, Yasmin Nasser, Vidya Rajagopalan, Gail MacKean, Maitreyi Raman
Summary: The study aims to test the effects of an 8-week virtual meditation and yoga intervention on the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Adults diagnosed with IBS will be randomly assigned to receive either a Upa Yoga intervention or an advice-only control group. The feasibility and various outcomes, including quality of life, anxiety and depression symptoms, COVID-19-related stress, and fatigue, will be evaluated.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Borjana Kremzar Jovanovic, Maja Smrdu, Rok Holnthaner, Tanja Kajtna
Summary: This study found that the prevalence of mental disorders among elite athletes is comparable to that of the general population. Male athletes are more prone to substance abuse and exhibit higher impulsivity and risk-taking tendencies, while female athletes are more likely to develop eating disorders. It is important to prioritize and protect the psychological well-being of athletes.
Article
Psychiatry
Eshim S. Jami, Anke R. Hammerschlag, Hannah M. Sallis, Zhen Qiao, Ole A. Andreassen, Per M. Magnus, Pal R. Njolstad, Alexandra Havdahl, Jean-Baptiste Pingault, David M. Evans, Marcus R. Munafo, Eivind Ystrom, Meike Bartels, Christel Middeldorp
Summary: Parental genes can influence offspring psychiatric outcomes indirectly through the environment they create. This study aimed to estimate the contribution of parental genetic nurture effects on childhood psychiatric symptoms using advanced statistical genetic methods. The results suggest that parental genetic nurture effects may play a role in explaining individual differences in childhood psychiatric symptoms, but further research with larger samples is needed.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Adriana Colar Ferreira, Flavia de Lima Osorio
Summary: This study provides a systematic review and meta-analysis on the relationship between peripheral oxytocin levels and psychiatric disorders. The findings suggest that lower oxytocin concentrations are associated with certain disorders, while higher levels are found in bipolar disorder and obsessive disorder. However, caution is needed in interpreting the results due to the heterogeneity among studies. Further research is needed to understand the oxytocin levels in disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and trichotillomania.
PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hemant Bhargav, Najla Eiman, Nishitha Jasti, Pooja More, Vinod Kumar, Bharath Holla, Rashmi Arasappa, Naren P. Rao, Shivarama Varambally, B. N. Gangadhar, Matcheri S. Keshavan
Summary: Yoga philosophy includes the theory of Tri-guna, which explores three mental traits: sattva, rajas, and tamas. This study aimed to understand the expression of gunas in psychiatric disorders and found that healthy controls had higher sattva traits compared to patients, with different psychiatric diagnoses showing specific guna configurations. The study also revealed correlations between gunas and psychometric scales, suggesting the potential for predicting outcomes and developing interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Suheyla Seker, Cyril Boonmann, Delfine d'Huart, David Burgin, Klaus Schmeck, Nils Jenkel, Martin Steppan, Alexander Grob, Hilma Forsman, Joerg M. Fegert, Marc Schmid
Summary: This study investigated the rates of mental disorders in adolescent and adult populations in child welfare and juvenile justice samples, and found high prevalence rates and high stability of general psychopathology into adulthood. Therefore, continuity of mental health care and well-prepared transitions into adulthood are highly important for these individuals.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sandeep Grover, Devakshi Dua, Subho Chakrabarti, Ajit Avasthi
Summary: Results of the study showed that compared to healthy controls, participants with severe mental disorders had lower participation in organized religious activities, lower scores in existential well-being, and more frequent use of negative religious coping. There was no significant difference observed in various dimensions of religiosity and spirituality among patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Frank W. Paulus, Susanne Ohmann, Eva Moehler, Paul Plener, Christian Popow
Summary: Emotional dysregulation is defined as the inability to regulate the intensity and quality of emotions, impacting emotional responses and mood stability. Research shows a relationship between emotional dysregulation and various psychiatric disorders, highlighting the importance of prevention and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Letter
Psychiatry
Suresh Bada Math, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Damodaran Dinakaran, Guru S. Gowda, Girish N. Rao, Rajani Parthasarathy, Divya Raj, T. K. Srikanth, Bangalore N. Gangadhar
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Shalini S. Naik, Patley Rahul, Suchandra Harihara, Erika Pahuja, Nellai K. Chithra, Sujai Ramachandraiah, Vishu Kumar, Urvakhsh Meherwan Mehta, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math, Jagadisha Thirthalli
Summary: Telephone aftercare services, including liaising with primary healthcare providers, were found to be beneficial for persons with psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 lockdown period in India, and can be continued for suitable patients even after the pandemic.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Psychology
Rakesh Chander Kalaivanan, Patley Rahul, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Palanimuthu Thangaraju Sivakumar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: Telemedicine has become a valuable tool in healthcare delivery, especially for caring for older adults. Advances in video conferencing and digital medical instruments have made medical consultations and interventions more convenient, particularly in the field of mental health care. Additionally, recent regulatory guidelines have further promoted the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, although concerns about physical examinations and confidentiality still need to be addressed.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Letter
Psychology
Narayana Manjunatha, Dushad Ram
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Psychology
Praveen Pandey, Prateek Varshney, Gopi Gajera, P. Lakshmi Nirisha, Barikar C. Malathesh, Narayana Manjunatha, Palanimuthu T. Sivakumar, C. Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: Elderly individuals may be involved in the criminal justice system either as victims or perpetrators, and the interaction of elderly individuals with mental illness in the judicial process requires thoughtful consideration. Evaluations of prisoners should focus on fitness to stand trial, insanity defenses, and fitness for sentencing; specific approaches are needed for incarcerated elderly individuals developing dementia or severe mental illness. The article discusses relevant laws and mental health care provisions for protecting the health interests of elderly individuals in prison.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Psychology
Soumitra Das, Barikar C. Malathesh, Narayana Manjunatha
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Letter
Psychology
Sharad Philip, Prateek Varshney, Rakesh Chander, Rahul Patley, Anu Chopra Dosajh, Vinay Basavaraju, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Psychology
Sharad Philip, K. Rakesh Chander, Prateek Varshney, Rahul Patley, Praveen Pandey, Satish Suhas, P. Lakshmi Nirisha, Suchandra, B. Vinay, Narayana Manjunatha, C. Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: In low-resource settings, task shifting and sharing interventions show promise in delivering community-based mental health care. The ethical and legal concerns surrounding the certification of laypersons as community-based mental health counselors have been examined. Scaling up human resources training is the first step in addressing mental health care access and treatment gaps, and certifying laypersons as community-based mental health counselors is a progressive step towards universal mental health coverage.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology
S. Visalakshi, V Prateek, S. Kamaldeep, Patley Rahul, Sharad Philip, B. Vinay, N. Manjunatha, C. K. Naveen, Suresh Bada Math
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology
Manjunatha B. Kondapura, Narayana Manjunatha, Anil Kumar Mysore Nagaraj, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Channaveeraachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math, Girish N. Rao
Summary: This study examined the cost of illness and disability of patients with common mental disorders in India. The findings indicate that these disorders result in a significant financial burden, predominantly due to indirect costs, and are associated with a mild level of disability.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Vinay Basavaraju, Manisha Murugesan, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Guru S. Gowda, Santhosh Kumar Tamaraiselvan, Jagadisha Thirthalli, Shashidhara Harihara Nagabhushana, Narayana Manjunatha, Suresh Bada Math, Rajani Parthasarathy, Vikram Arunachalam, Chetan Kumar KS, A. M. Adarsha, H. Chandrashekar
Summary: Public funded outreach services for persons with severe mental disorders are common in developed countries but nonexistent in India. This study pilot-tested an indigenous model called 'Care at Doorsteps' for patients with severe mental disorders who dropped out from the clinical care program. Home visits, medication provision, and psychoeducation were provided. The results showed significant reduction in symptoms and improvement in work ability. Meaningful assertive outreach care is feasible in India by utilizing existing public sector resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ferose Azeez Ibrahim, Barikar C. Malathesh, Gopi Gajera, Praveen Pandey, Lakshmi P. Nirisha, Sonakshi Jyrwa, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Narayana Manjunatha, Sumi Jain, Bhavya K. Bairy, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: The CHaMP initiative in Chhattisgarh utilizes digital training methods to train primary care doctors and rural medical assistants to identify, screen, and treat mental health disorders, successfully addressing the issue of inadequate mental health human resources in India. The program has covered 501 individuals and provided care to 15,000 patients suffering from mental illness in a span of nine months, showcasing the potential of easily accessible technology in overcoming barriers in mental health care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychology
Subhashini K. Rangarajan, Palanimuthu Thangaraju Sivakumar, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: Mental health problems in older adults are becoming increasingly important in public health, with research contributing to a better understanding of conditions like depression and dementia, and stimulating interventions for prevention and management. The increasing burden of geriatric mental health conditions in developing countries like India highlights the need for stronger public health responses.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
