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Volume V4 Issue 1

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Combining Brain Stimulation Methods for a Higher Chance of Anxiety Reduction

Abstract: Dear Sir/Madam, There is a huge amount of studies on electrical stimulation and its effect on anxiety. Since there are different methods of stimulation, including transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS), transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation (tPCS), transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES); this letter aims to compare the efficacy of these methods (three of them) on anxiety

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The Importance of Mindfulness during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Dear Editor, Mindfulness, a psychological concept rooted in ancient eastern tradition, is the non-judgmental attention on an experience in the present moment [1]. In the last two decades, mindfulnessbased interventions have attracted growing interest. Increasing research has demonstrated the interventions’ positive impacts on mental health promotion among normal and clinical populations [2]. Currently, mindfulness plays a profound role

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Sensory Modulating Training as a Dual-Task Performance Might have a Synergic Effect in People with Anxiety

Abstract: As Ayres said “Sensory integration is a neurological process that organizes sensations from individual’s body and from the environment and makes it available to use the body effectively in the environment” [1]. Moreover according to Dunn’s model, there are four sensory processing configurations: 1. Low Registration - people with high neurological thresholds and a passive behavior response, who fail to distinguish stimuli that others notice and are often defined as either solitary

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The Effectiveness of TDCS in Combination with HYPNOCBT in the Treatment of Depression

Abstract: Dear Editor, Depression is a common neurological and mental disorder which extremely affects human health and characterised with cognitive, affective, and somatic symptoms [1,2]. There are some features like the presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood in this disorder [3]. The somatic symptoms of depression is; fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, palpitations, and concomitant organic

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Using Different Methods to Treat Anxiety

Abstract: Dear Editor, One of the biggest problems that threatens human life today is anxiety. A phenomenon that has disrupted the process of human life and endangered his mental security and peace. In fact, it can be said that there is an inverse relationship between human comfort and tranquility. There are several ways to treat anxiety, including mindfulness, CBT, and ACT [1]. Mindfulness: “Mindfulness is a receptive, judgment-free consciousness of what is happening now ” [2].

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