2025
Psychological Aspects of Wearable Health Technologies in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review and Call to Action
Gaffey A, Hooker S, Lampert R, Gehi A, Rosman L. Psychological Aspects of Wearable Health Technologies in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review and Call to Action. Current Cardiology Reports 2025, 27: 92. PMID: 40478308, DOI: 10.1007/s11886-025-02234-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWearable health technologiesMental healthCardiovascular diseaseHealth technologiesCardiovascular disease self-managementPatients' mental healthAdverse psychological reactionsQuality of lifeProvider burdenHealthy behaviorsHealthcare providersHealthcare utilizationSelf-managementWell-designed prospective studiesCVD managementHealth metricsHealthcare systemHigh-risk groupLifestyle modificationConsumer wearablesImplementation of wearablesPatient outcomesHealthcarePsychological reactionsPsychological effectsSynthetic cannabinoid use and the acquired preparedness model
Pia T, Weinberger A. Synthetic cannabinoid use and the acquired preparedness model. American Journal On Addictions 2025 PMID: 40392442, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.70049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcquired preparedness modelFacets of impulsivitySC useSynthetic cannabinoidsAssociated with greater frequencySynthetic cannabinoid useSensation seekingAdult samplesCannabinoid useMediation analysisPreparedness modelU.S. sampleGreater frequencyPsychological effectsImpulseGeneral United StatesU.S. adultsPotential motivationsOnline surveyCross-sectional studyAdultsMotivationAddictionCannabinoidAnxietyMusic mindfulness acutely modulates autonomic activity and improves psychological state in anxiety and depression
Ramirez C, Alayine G, Akafia C, Adichie K, Watts D, Galdamez Y, Harding L, Allsop A. Music mindfulness acutely modulates autonomic activity and improves psychological state in anxiety and depression. Frontiers In Neuroscience 2025, 19: 1554156. PMID: 40264912, PMCID: PMC12013341, DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1554156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMusical mindSymptoms of anxietyMindfulness sessionsMusic listeningMusicImproved psychological stateHeart rate variabilityModerate symptoms of anxietyPsychological stateStates of consciousnessParticipants’ psychological statesMindfulnessSelf-reported sexDepressive symptomsLive sessionsStress managementMeasures of heart rate variabilitySocial connectionsIncreased HRVReduce stressEEG power spectral densityPsychological effectsAnxietyDepressionParticipantsTrauma and related measures one year after the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye: post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic growth, spiritual well-being, and self-compassion
Kartol A, Üztemur S, Chen C, Lin C, Gökalp A, Potenza M, Pakpour A. Trauma and related measures one year after the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye: post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic growth, spiritual well-being, and self-compassion. Current Psychology 2025, 44: 5033-5043. DOI: 10.1007/s12144-025-07563-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderPromote post-traumatic growthSelf-compassionPost-traumatic growthReducing posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorder symptomsSpiritual well-beingLevels of self-compassionPosttraumatic stress disorder scoreWell-beingPost-traumatic stressMental health professionalsAdverse effects of traumaEffects of traumaAdverse psychological effectsStress disorderTraumatic eventsEarthquake-related traumaEarthquake survivorsPsychological effectsTraumatic effectsHealth professionalsIndividualsHealthy wayTrauma
2024
Psilocybin and other Psychedelics
Kaye A, Kelmendi B, Rivera M, Pittenger C. Psilocybin and other Psychedelics. 2024, 113-120. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-95702-1.00178-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychedelic drugsSerotonin 5-HT2A receptorsHuman neuroimaging studiesAlcohol use disorderPatterns of activityTransdiagnostic efficacyDepressive disorderPsychedelic agentsClassic psychedelicsNeuroimaging studiesMode networkUse disorderPsychedelic propertiesPsychotherapeutic supportAssociation cortexPsilocybinPsychological effectsPsychedelicsDifferential effectsHealing contextControlled Substances ActDisordersPotential therapeutic useControlled studiesSerotonin
2022
City-wide study of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Antonio: An investigation of stressful events accompanying infection and their relation to psychosocial functioning
Tsai J, Grace A, North C, Pietrzak R, Vazquez M, Kurian A. City-wide study of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Antonio: An investigation of stressful events accompanying infection and their relation to psychosocial functioning. Psychiatry Research 2022, 320: 115012. PMID: 36565515, PMCID: PMC9762912, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.115012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosocial functioningStressful eventsStress-related symptomsPsychological symptomsLong-term psychological effectsStress-related psychological symptomsImpaired psychosocial functioningWorse psychosocial functioningStress-related psychological problemsPsychological healthPsychological effectsPsychological problemsCOVID-19 infectionFunctioningPhysical symptomsOnline assessmentLaboratory-confirmed COVID-19 casesCity-wide studyAdultsTargeted supportSymptomsFearFinancial problemsCOVID-19 casesParticipantsSingle-dose psilocybin for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case report
Kelmendi B, Kichuk S, DePalmer G, Maloney G, Ching T, Belser A, Pittenger C. Single-dose psilocybin for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case report. Heliyon 2022, 8: e12135. PMID: 36536916, PMCID: PMC9758406, DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObsessive-compulsive disorderTreatment of OCDPsychedelic treatmentTreatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorderRefractory obsessive-compulsive disorderOCD symptomsPsychological effectsSerotonin systemSingle experimental studyRecreational usersBrain serotonin systemTreatment of patientsClassic psychedelicsQuality of lifePsilocybinSymptomatic improvementCase reportClinical dataTherapeutic potentialEmotionsPatientsDisordersTreatmentNumber of conditionsCompulsionMood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder Spectrum
Dahal R, Zimbrean P. Mood Disorders in Transplantation: Bipolar Disorder Spectrum. 2022, 13-22. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15052-4_2.ChaptersBipolar disorderEnd-stage organ failureNeuropsychiatric adverse effectsRole of psychotropicsOrgan transplant recipientsSolid organ transplantationStandard immunosuppressantsPharmacological managementTransplant outcomesTransplant recipientsOrgan failureDisease burdenBipolar disorder spectrumSuccessful transplantationOrgan transplantationMood disordersGeneral populationTransplantationPatientsAdverse effectsDisorder spectrumDisordersPsychological effectsNonadherenceImmunosuppressants
2021
Psychological Responses of the Patients in Cabin Hospital to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comparative Epidemiologic Analysis
Wang Y, Zhang M, Yin Q, Wang Y, Yang P, Hu C, Xu G, Wang D, Li X, He J, Hu Q, Luo X, Ren H. Psychological Responses of the Patients in Cabin Hospital to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comparative Epidemiologic Analysis. Frontiers In Psychology 2021, 12: 641167. PMID: 34322052, PMCID: PMC8312570, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.641167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCOVID-19 patientsCabin hospitalsAnxiety levelsCOVID-19Participants' stress responseWeeks treatmentSevere symptomsSelf-administrated questionnairePatientsPsychological statusHospitalDepression levelsEpidemiologic analysisAnxiety statusHealthy participantsPsychological resilienceSocial support systemsPsychological responsesPsychological recoveryStress responseCOVID-19 outbreakPsychological effectsDepressionSocial supportResilience levelsPsychological effects of COVID-19 on hospital staff
Guo J, Liao L, Wang B, Li X, Guo L, Tong Z, Guan Q, Zhou M, Wu Y, Zhang J, Dardik A, Gu Y. Psychological effects of COVID-19 on hospital staff. Vascular Investigation And Therapy 2021, 4: 6-11. DOI: 10.4103/vit-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychological effects
2020
Parent and patient perceptions of medical marijuana in the childhood cancer context
Ananth P, Revette A, Reed‐Weston A, Das P, Wolfe J. Parent and patient perceptions of medical marijuana in the childhood cancer context. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2020, 68: e28830. PMID: 33258215, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParents of childrenInductive coding approachesPsychological effectsGreater side effect profileParents' perceptionsPediatric cancer careMedical marijuanaParticipantsLack of researchParentsMM useRobust clinical trial dataPerceptionSupportive care medicationsCancer-directed therapyFuture research initiativesSide effect profileYoung adult patientsRelief of nauseaComprehensive cancer centerMarijuanaClinical trial dataFramework analysisAYAsQualitative study
2019
The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Godar S, Cadeddu R, Floris G, Mosher L, Mi Z, Jarmolowicz D, Scheggi S, Walf A, Koonce C, Frye C, Muma N, Bortolato M. The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli. Biomolecules 2019, 9: 749. PMID: 31752360, PMCID: PMC6920809, DOI: 10.3390/biom9110749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForced-swim testCorticotropin-releasing hormoneStress reactivityHypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axisExacerbate psychological problemsReduced behavioral activityEffects of finasterideBattery of testsAdrenocorticotropic hormoneRisk-taking behaviorOrchiectomized male ratsRewarding stimuliIncreased immobilityImpulsive behaviorMood regulationBehavioral activationStress copingPsychological problemsNeuroactive metabolitesTreatment of benign prostatic hyperplasiaMale ratsBenign prostatic hyperplasiaInhibitor finasteridePsychological effectsVulnerable subjects
2016
The Mental Health Consequences of Mass Shootings
Lowe SR, Galea S. The Mental Health Consequences of Mass Shootings. Trauma Violence & Abuse 2016, 18: 62-82. PMID: 26084284, DOI: 10.1177/1524838015591572.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse psychological outcomesPsychological outcomesLeast short-term increasesMental health consequencesMental health interventionsMass shooting incidentsMass shootingsPsychosocial resourcesEvent exposureMental health impactPsychological effectsPsychological symptomsIndependent samplesLongitudinal dataEmpirical literatureShooting incidentsCrisis preparednessHealth consequencesHealth interventionsFurther researchPeer-reviewed articlesFearSubstantial media coverageShootingImportant insights
2014
Community violence exposure and severe posttraumatic stress in suburban American youth: risk and protective factors
Löfving–Gupta S, Lindblad F, Stickley A, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Community violence exposure and severe posttraumatic stress in suburban American youth: risk and protective factors. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2014, 50: 539-547. PMID: 25301519, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-014-0965-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere posttraumatic stressCommunity violence exposureViolence exposureDepressive symptomsPosttraumatic stressCommunity violenceComorbid depressive symptomsProtective effectProtective factorsSubstantial proportionHealth assessment studiesHigh levelsNeighborhood safetySymptomsPrevalenceNorth American settingHigh school adolescentsExposureSubstantial numberPotential factorsPsychological effectsLow levelsAmerican youthExternalizing problemsDetrimental effects
2010
Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers
Lowe SR, Chan CS, Rhodes JE. Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2010, 78: 551-560. PMID: 20658811, PMCID: PMC3618961, DOI: 10.1037/a0018317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological distressHurricane-related stressorsSocial supportMultiple mediator analysisLow-income mothersNegative psychological effectsPerceived Social SupportStructural equation modelingNatural disaster exposureSocial support networksHypothesized modelPsychological effectsMediator analysisDisaster exposurePartial supportEquation modelingDistressIndirect effectsHurricane KatrinaSupport networksLongitudinal analysisStressorsIntervention studiesParticipantsPost-disaster assessment
2007
Allostasis: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding and Evaluating Perinatal Health Outcomes
Shannon M, King TL, Kennedy HP. Allostasis: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding and Evaluating Perinatal Health Outcomes. Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2007, 36: 125-134. PMID: 17371513, DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00126.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerinatal health outcomesHealth outcomesAdverse pregnancy outcomesAdverse perinatal eventsPregnancy outcomesPerinatal eventsEpidemiologic evidenceMaternal stressExperience of stressTheory of allostasisHuman cohortsPsychological stressData extractionOutcomesWomen's perceptionsAllostatic stateAllostasisPsychological effectsStress experienceCohortThe Psychology of Ongoing Threat
Marshall RD, Bryant RA, Amsel L, Suh EJ, Cook JM, Neria Y. The Psychology of Ongoing Threat. American Psychologist 2007, 62: 304-316. PMID: 17516775, PMCID: PMC4440492, DOI: 10.1037/0003-066x.62.4.304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive sciencePosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsRisk appraisalTraumatic stressPsychological functionsTraumatic eventsDisorder symptomsPsychological effectsHuman perceptionPTSD onsetSocietal threatBehavioral responsesSubjective responsesMultidimensional processAppraisalDisaster modelPsychologyOngoing threatPsychopathologyPersonsAnxietyDistressPerceptionTerrorist attacksCore notion
2003
Psychological aspects of HIV infection in children
Forsyth B. Psychological aspects of HIV infection in children. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2003, 12: 423-437. PMID: 12910816, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(03)00023-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological effectsPsychological aspectsThreat of deathPsychological issuesParents' degreeSubstance abusePervasive effectsCare givingNumber of childrenChildrenHIV diseaseHIV infectionPharmaceutical treatmentAdolescentsDiseaseAbuseNumber of peopleStigmaHolistic approachPeopleGivingIllnessInfection
1999
Food habits of drug‐using Puerto Rican women in inner‐city Hartford
Romero‐Daza N, Himmelgreen D, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Segura‐Millán S, Singer M. Food habits of drug‐using Puerto Rican women in inner‐city Hartford. Medical Anthropology 1999, 18: 281-298. DOI: 10.1080/01459740.1999.9966158.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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