Mindfulness-Based Intervention for People with Psychiatric Disorders
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 653
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The biopsychosocial approach in the treatment of any illness is the most likely to exert a positive effect. This, of course, applies in the treatment of mental disorders, as there is strong evidence that serious mental illnesses require more than medication and social interventions. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, and acknowledging thoughts and feelings without judgment. Additionally, one emerging alternative treatment is nutritional psychiatry. Research has shown that certain dietary patterns affect mental health and resilience. In addition, nutritional deficiencies, particularly in omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium and zinc, have been linked to various psychiatric disorders. This Special Issue of Healthcare aims to focus on mindfulness-based interventions and alternative treatments that complement the efforts of psychiatric teams, increase individuals’ sense of well-being, combat negative symptoms and enhance resilience and social skills. This Special Issue of Healthcare aims to enhance the visibility of these interventions and treatments, and present research results related to their application.
Prof. Dr. Athanasios Douzenis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- meditation
- alternative treatments
- nutrition
- psychiatry
- psychosis
- violence
- biopsychosocial
- serious mental illness
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