CrossFit Participation and Medication Use: Observations from a UK Population SurveyAbstract Chronic diseases, responsible for 74% of global mortality, impose a substantial health burden. This study investigates the perceived effects of CrossFit, a form of functional training, on medication use in the UK population. The research aims to provide insights into how CrossFit might relate to med [...] 1341 8614 |
What Is Outdoor Therapy? A New Name for an Old Therapeutic Practiceby
Nevin J. Harper
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Will W. Dobud
Abstract Humans are integrally connected to, yet in many ways disconnected from, nature. Across cultures, nature has been celebrated and revered in religion, traditions, rituals and community connectedness. While unfavorable conditions in nature can cause harm, closer contact with nature has been shown to re [...] 349 4061 |
Promoting Workplace Mental Health for Hospital Social Workers Using Compassionate Mind TrainingAbstract Hospital social workers commonly experience empathy fatigue and burnout at work. However, empathic distress can be reversed by cultivating compassion as a skill and learning how to turn empathy into compassion. This report explores how 60 staff used Compassion Mind Training (CMT) to promote workpla [...] 214 1490 |
Spirituality in the Therapy RoomAbstract Therapeutic presence brings one’s whole self into the encounter with another in the therapy room. It is a fundamental aspect of the relationship between therapist and client, the cornerstone of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. Therapeutic presence can be strengthened through spirituality, medi [...] 186 1425 |
Moral Injury: A Theme in Search of Definitionby
Changiz Mohiyeddini
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Elizabeth Carlson
,
Deena Sukhon
,
Wesam Almarsi
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Marwa Saad
,
Daniel Eshun
and
Stephanie Baker
Abstract Moral injury refers to a complex psychological condition that is assumed to emerge following exposure to distressing events that challenge the moral values or ethical beliefs of individuals by direct commission, omission, observation, or betrayal by a trusted leader. Moral injury can be [...] 262 1597 |
The Chinese Ear Shenmen Point and the French Cosmonaut Point: Same or Different?by
Gary Stanton
Abstract The Shenmen Point is an auricular acupuncture point that is also known in France as the Cosmonaut Point. It is widely utilized therapeutically for its property of reducing stress. In some ways it is a controversial point. Differences of opinion exist regarding the most appropriate name o [...] 258 6044 |
A Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention Pilot Study: Lessons Learned in Feasibility and Acceptability Among Healthcare Professionals Experiencing Burnoutby
Myia S. Williams
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Keyla Ordonez
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D’Arcy King
,
Jeffrey Solomon
,
Suzanne Ardito
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Jennifer Polo
,
Sindee Weiss
and
Negin Hajizadeh
Abstract We explored the feasibility of a virtual-reality delivered mindfulness training intervention on burnout symptoms among corporate employees and clinicians in the Intensive Care Unit and Palliative Care Unit (PCU). To develop the VR mindfulness intervention we leveraged the Capability, Opp [...] 269 1966 |
Spirituality as an International Coping Method during Covid-19Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has brought forth global challenges in socioeconomic, political, and public health dimensions. For many, spirituality was a powerful source of support during this pandemic experience. The current review provides an apt overview of spirituality as a coping method to mitigate the [...] 336 1864 |
Case Reports of Patients Using Homeopathy in Which Complete Healing Was Observed: A Literature ReviewAbstract To systematically review the literature for cases using homeopathy in which complete healing was observed. Scielo, Pubmed, CINAHL, and Embase databases were systematically screened for case reports and series of patients succe [...] 270 2277 |
Hassles during the First Year of Medical School: Can a Student Wellness Program Make a Difference?Abstract Acute stress during medical school affects medical student well-being. The objective of the current study was to examine the influence of a holistic, school-sponsored student wellness program (SWP) on acute stress during the first year of medical school. First-year medical students attending two ost [...] 190 1259 |