Mental Symptoms Research Articles

Immigration status-related exclusive e-cigarette use and cannabis use and their dual use disparities associated with mental health disorder symptoms

IntroductionE-cigarette and cannabis use has been linked to various health risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Yet, extant knowledge about the risk factors for exclusive and dual use of e-cigarettes and cannabis is limited, especially among immigrants. We examined exclusive e-cigarette and cannabis use and their dual use associated with mental health disorders among immigrants and U.S.-born. MethodsWe analyzed national cross-sectional data collected between May 13, 2021, and January 9, 2022, among adults aged >18 years (n= 4766) living in U.S. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were conducted to model the associations of exclusivity and dual-use (reference group= non-use) with anxiety/depression. ResultsThe dual-use prevalence was higher than exclusive e-cigarette and cannabis use, especially among U.S.-born (dual use= 14.79% vs. cannabis use= 13.53% vs. e-cigarette use= 7.11%) compared to immigrants (dual use= 8.23% vs. cannabis use= 5.03% vs. e-cigarette use= 6.31%). Immigrants had lower risks of exclusive cannabis and dual use compared to U.S.-born. Anxiety/depression was associated with higher risks of exclusive cannabis use and dual use across immigration status, but was associated with exclusive e-cigarette use among only immigrants. While effect sizes of dual-use associated with anxiety/depression were higher among U.S.-born, the effect sizes of exclusive e-cigarette and cannabis use associated with anxiety/depression were higher among immigrants. ConclusionsThe findings revealed significant mental health risks for e-cigarette, cannabis, and their dual use among immigrants and U.S.-born, especially among U.S.-born. These findings highlight the need for public health research and interventions to consider immigration status-related disparities in substance use.

Effects of distant biofield energy healing on adults associated with psychological and mental health-related symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.

In recent years, popularity of Biofield energy healing therapy has increased tremendously parallel to conventional therapy. However, due to insufficient scientific studies on biofield therapies, authors planned this clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of biofield therapy in treating symptoms of psychological and mental health and to explore parameters for its effectiveness. One hundred fourteen participants (55 male, 59 female) underwent clinical trials. This trial was randomized, placebo-controlled, three parallel-groups, double-blind, and single-center with subjects who have one or more psychological and mental symptoms. Two sessions of distant (virtual) biofield energy attunement were given on days 0 and 90 for about 5 minutes to the subjects of biofield intervention group (n=39). Besides, control (n=35) and sham control (n=40) group subjects also received kind of treatment in a similar manner to nullify baseline responses. Subjects were assessed by psychological questionnaire scoring using standard scale of assessment and safety parameters. Perceived psychological symptoms/scores (fatigue/tiredness, sleep disturbances, stress, cognitive impairment, loss of memory, mental restlessness, emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, confusion, financial crises and dissatisfaction, low libido, motivation, confidence, lack of perception, relationship, and social behaviors, etc.) were significantly (p <.0001) improved in biofield intervention group compared to the naïve control and sham control groups. Besides, biofield intervention did not show any study-related adverse effects in all three groups throughout the trial. The distant (virtual) biofield energy healing therapy significantly improved psychological and mental health-related symptoms without affecting safety concerns, and improved overall health and quality of life.

Mental Symptoms and Associated Factors in Young People Aged 18-24 in the 4th Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study

Mental Symptoms and Associated Factors in Young People Aged 18-24 in the 4th Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study

Interoception, Insula, and Autonomic Integration: Relevance to the Expression and Treatment of Psychiatric Symptoms.

The mind is embodied, and this is relevant to mental health and psychiatric illness. Interoception is the body-to-brain axis of sensory information flow and its representation at the neural and psychological levels. Interoception is the purported basis for motivation and emotion, and as an inescapable stream of information about the health and functioning of the whole organism, it is proposed to be the foundation to the conscious unitary sense of self. Correspondingly, this central representation of internal state is relevant to understanding the expression of psychological symptoms and behaviours and ultimately psychiatric disorders. Here we review interoception, particularly from a cardiovascular perspective, and how understanding theoretical neural and psychological aspects of interoception relates to perceptions, thoughts, and feelings. We examine how perturbations in interoceptive processing are expressed in mental symptoms and psychiatric disorders and show how this knowledge may yield new treatment targets.

Six and twelve-month respiratory outcomes in a cohort of severe and critical COVID-19 survivors: A prospective monocentric study in Latin America.

Severe COVID-19 can result in long-term sequelae known as "chronic COVID," characterized by a wide range of persistent physical and mental symptoms. Chest imaging and pulmonary function test alterations have been observed in recovered patients. Most studies focus on up to a 3-month follow-up after symptom onset or hospital discharge, with few reports on long-term follow-up and limited evidence regarding disease progression in Latin America. This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and changes in pulmonary function, imaging, and quality of life in severe and critical COVID-19 patients requiring ICU admission in a high-complexity hospital in Latin America. A prospective cohort of survivors underwent clinical, radiological, pulmonary function, and quality of life assessments 6 and 12 months post-discharge. One hundred twelve patients were included, all of whom attended the 6-month follow-up, and 99 returned for the 12-month follow-up. Most subjects had no previous respiratory symptoms or significant medical history. At the end of the follow-up period, 74% of the patients showed interstitial infiltrates in chest tomography and a higher frequency of fibroatelectatic tracts and parenchymal bands. Pulmonary function tests returned to normal ranges, except for carbon monoxide diffusion, but no altered scores were reported in the questionnaires. Despite residual radiological findings, most parameters studied in severe and critical COVID-19 survivors improved over the 12-month follow-up period. Regardless of the imaging abnormalities, the improvement in variables such as symptomatic relief and normal pulmonary function suggests that these alterations are transient. Carbon monoxide diffusion did not normalize by the end of the follow-up, which is consistent with the abnormalities reported in multiple studies, indicating a potential disease-related pattern.

Ab. No. 107 Effects of Yogasana on Anthropometric Indices and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment: An Interventional Study

Introduction: Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) varies from 6.5 to 19.9% worldwide. Major symptoms include hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and ovarian cysts leading to infertility. Yogasana is an important factor in improving physical and mental symptoms, as well as hormonal and metabolic parameters, thereby addressing various diseases. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of Yogasana on BMI, FSH: LH ratio, and ultrasonography in patients with PCOS. Yogasana is a crucial component of physiotherapy treatment techniques that can target patients with PCOS. Methods: After screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 31 subjects were included using sequential sampling techniques. At the end of 3 months, only 12 patients completed the treatment. All patients received a total of 60 minutes of treatment protocol, five days per week, including: 10 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of Yogasana (sitting, prone, and supine poses), 10 minutes of meditation, Baseline criteria for age, BMI, duration of suffering from the disease, FSH:LH ratio, and ultrasonography were recorded. Results: All the patients were women with a mean age of 31 ± 4 years, diagnosed with PCOS by ultrasonography, suffering for a mean of 14 ± 5 years. The Shapiro-Wilk test indicated that the data were not normally distributed. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied to pre and post-treatment data of BMI, FSH:LH ratio, ultrasonography, showing significant improvement in all parameters (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: PCOS is a chronic condition that cannot be cured; however, some symptoms can be improved through yogasana. Implications: Yogasana should be incorporated into the treatment of patients with PCOS to reinforce positive results.

The Intersections Between Sexual Orientation, Latine Ethnicity, Social Determinants of Health, and Lifetime Suicide Attempts in a Sample Being Assessed for Entry to Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment.

Few studies have examined the relationship between the intersections of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) sexual orientation, Latine ethnicity, and lifetime suicide attempts in Latine individuals with substance use disorder. This study examines this intersection and controls for social determinants of health, mental health disorder symptoms, and substance use disorder symptoms in a sample of Latine adults entering treatment for co-occurring disorders. Bivariate statistics and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze assessment data (n = 360) from a bilingual/bicultural integrated behavioral health system serving Latine communities in Massachusetts to examine the relationship between sexual orientation, Latine ethnicity, and history of lifetime suicide attempts. We controlled for social determinants of health, mental health disorders, and substance use disorder (SUD) factors significantly associated with lifetime suicide attempts at the bivariate level. Over 27% of the sample and 35% of Puerto Ricans (PR) reported lifetime suicide attempts. The logistic regression identified that PR clients were 78% more likely to have attempted suicide in a lifetime compared to non-PR clients. Clients identifying as LGB were 3.2 times more likely to report having attempted suicide in their lifetime compared to heterosexual clients. Unemployed clients were 2.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide in their lifetime compared to employed clients. Findings identify high rates of lifetime suicide attempts among LGBs and PRs entering SUD treatment. Targeted outreach and treatment efforts designed to address intersectionality for this underserved population are needed.

Advanced clinical symptoms of the antihangover compound HK-GCM-H01 in healthy Koreans.

A hangover is a combination of negative mental and physical symptoms, such as headache, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, that occur after alcohol consumption and can vary depending on individual genetic and environmental factors. To quickly relieve these hangover symptoms, a new hangover relief compound called HK-GCM-H01 has been developed. This compound, HK-GCM-H01, consists of fermented rice germ extracts, yeast extract mixtures, cili extract powder, and concentrated nipafam powder, all of which are known to relieve hangover symptoms. The safety and clinical symptoms of HK-GCM-H01 were evaluated, along with the pharmacokinetic properties of alcohol and acetaldehyde after its administration. This study was conducted on 50 healthy Korean men using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-intake, crossover design. To evaluate clinical symptoms, Acute Hangover Scale and Alcohol Hangover Severity Scale were used, and the pharmacokinetic evaluation parameters included the maximum plasma concentration, the time to peak plasma concentration, the terminal half-life, and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from X hours to Y hours. A significant reduction in clinical symptoms was observed after alcohol consumption in the group that consumed HK-GCM-H01 with added hangover relief compound, as was a significant decrease in blood exposure to acetaldehyde compared to the placebo group. There were no adverse events or significant changes in liver function indicators reported during the safety evaluation. These findings indicate that HK-GCM-H01 is safe and significantly reduces plasma concentrations of acetaldehyde, the main cause of hangover, suggesting that it improves hangover symptoms.

Parathyroid allotransplantation: report of outcomes in 3 patients.

Hypoparathyroidism is a relatively rare endocrine disorder defined as inadequate parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion leading to a clinical syndrome characterized by hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia. This condition has high morbidity; patients present with a heterogeneous range of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms. We present our experience with PTH transplantation, using parathyroid glands surgically removed in the setting of secondary hyperparathyroidism, with a description of the clinical course, immunosuppressive management, and surgical technique. Between 2017 and 2021, 3 patients underwent parathyroid allotransplantation at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The 2 outcomes of interest were (1) symptomatic relief and improvement in calcium levels and (2) time to graft failure, defined as the presence of undetectable PTH levels. All 3 patients experienced dramatic improvement in their debilitating symptoms, even though 2 patients required repeated PTH transplantation procedures. One patient had a remarkable course with symptom resolution, normalization of PTH levels, and a great reduction in calcium supplementation. The use of hyperplastic glands from patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism undergoing 4-gland parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation represents an important source. However, a uniform definition of graft viability and prospective studies with long follow-ups are needed to address how much parathyroid tissue is optimally transplanted and the need for immunosuppression. Most patients affected by hypoparathyroidism are successfully managed by medical treatment; however, some do not respond to therapy and present debilitating symptoms related to hypocalcemia. This subgroup may benefit from parathyroid allotransplantation. Our 3 patients had remarkable improvement in their symptoms with the adoption of hyperplastic glands. Two out of 3 patients required multiple procedures to sustain symptom control.

Prevalence of depression among basic years medical students in Qassim University and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Background: Depression is one of the most prevalent psychiatric diseases, manifesting through a variety of mental and physical symptoms such as restless sleep, loss of interest, low mood, exhaustion, and attention issues. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression among medical students at Qassim University (QU) and Imam Abdulrahman University (IAU). Methods: An online survey was used to assess the prevalence of depression among 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year medical students at QU and IAU in Saudi Arabia. The survey included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a validated tool for measuring depression severity. Results: This study investigated depression risk factors among medical students in Saudi Arabia. In QU, a higher GPA (&amp;ge;4) was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of depression (84.2% less likely). In IAU, while no factors were significant at the stricter p

Effectiveness of a family violence prevention program on mental health outcomes for adult men and women in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Insights from a pilot trial.

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faced dual burdens of poor mental health and heightened levels of violence against women and children within the home. Interventions addressing family violence prevention may offer a path to mitigate mental distress within the eastern DRC. This exploratory analysis uses data from a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in North Kivu, DRC, assessing the impact of Safe at Home, a violence prevention intervention. Mental health was assessed at endline using the Patient Health Questionnaire-4. Statistical analyses employed multilevel linear regression. Assuming successful randomization, impact of the Safe at Home intervention on mental health differed by participant gender. Women enrolled in the Safe at Home intervention reported statistically significant decreases in mental distress symptoms [β (95%CI)=-1.01 (-1.85, -0.17)], whereas men enrolled in Safe at Home had similar scores in mental distress to the control group [β (95%CI)=-0.12 (-1.32, 1.06)]. Ultimately, this exploratory analysis provides evidence of the potential for a family violence prevention model to improve women's mental health in a low-resource, conflict-affected setting, although further research is needed to understand the impact on men's mental health.

Improving feeling of control and trust in interpreter-mediated mental health consultations.

Language barriers are among the most critical factors in health care disparities. Low language proficiency is consistently associated with a high prevalence and severity of mental health disorder symptoms. Despite the advantages of working with an interpreter, most practitioners report difficulties, especially with trust and the feeling of control. The main objective of this exploratory qualitative intervention research is to examine the impact of training when working with interpreters and their inclusion in follow-ups. This impact is evaluated in the changes in feelings of control and trust for the practitioners who received the training, for the trained interpreters included in follow-ups and for the patients of these follow-ups. Semistructured interviews were conducted with individuals involved in five follow-ups at four public mental health clinics in Paris, France. The project had two phases: before (N = 18) and a few months after (N = 12) the training. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed. Before the training, practitioners perceived the potential for collaboration with interpreters and the complexity of triadic consultations. Interpreters expressed irritation and disappointment at the lack of recognition, and patients seemed confident because they had already built a relationship with practitioners. After the training and inclusion of interpreters, trust is better established between interpreters and practitioners, which has substantial effects. All the protagonists state that trust positively impacts the relationship with patients and the therapeutic process. Although some practitioners still doubt the sessions' control, the intervention helps them to gain knowledge and critically examines their clinical modus operandi. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Lithium in the Treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Case Report.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD) is characterized by mental, physical and cognitive symptoms that occurs in the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and regresses in the week following menstruation. In PDD, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and combined contraceptives are the primary pharmacologic treatments. In cases where there is a personal or family history of bipolar disorder (BD), the use of antidepressants may pose a risk of inducing manic episodes. The frequent coexistence of BD and PDD, the fact that both diseases are cyclic in nature and that common mechanisms such as hormonal changes play a role in their aetiologies, suggest that lithium might be efficacious in the treatment of PDD. Here, we present a case who didn't have a BD but a family history of BD and was treated with lithium monotherapy for PDD with a successful outcome. In cases where first- and second-line therapies cannot be used or no response is obtained in PDD patients, pharmacological agents that have demonstrated efficacy in preventing mood episodes among first-degree relatives, may present a viable solution. Keywords: Antidepressive Agents, Drug Therapy, Lithium, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome.

A clinical case of the new-onset bipolar affective disorder in the postcovid period

A large number of people who have had COVID-19 have developed mental symptoms and mood disorders. Anxiety and depression prevail among affective pathology. Evidence is accumulating that the Sars-CoV-2 virus can induce mania or hypomania in people with no personal psychopathological history. Some clinical, anamnestic and paraclinical patterns of new-onset mania and hypomania have been found. In cases of severe manic symptoms, it is possible to quickly assume the occurrence of bipolar affective disorder. The predominance of depressive and anxiety syndromes in the long-term disease and the presence of vivid vegetative symptoms can mask brief and syndromally incomplete episodes of hypomania, which distorts the understanding of the disease as a bipolar disorder. This article presents such a clinical case of the occurrence of bipolar affective disorder in a patient who had COVID-19 with an asymptomatic course. Approaches to rational diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

Pang Fuwan Uses Yao Medicine to Observe the Therapeutic Effects on the Physical and Mental Symptoms of Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Pang Fuwan Uses Yao Medicine to Observe the Therapeutic Effects on the Physical and Mental Symptoms of Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Psychosomatic health status and corresponding comorbid network analysis of college students in traditional Chinese medicine schools.

Depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms are highly comorbid and represent the most prevalent psychosomatic health issues. Few studies have investigated the network structure of psychosomatic symptoms among traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) students. This study aims to investigate the psychosomatic health status of college students in TCM universities, while simultaneously constructing a network structure of common somatic symptoms and psychological symptoms. Online investigation was conducted among 665 students from a university of Chinese medicine. Health Status Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) were used to assess the mental symptoms and physical status of participants. With the R software processing, a network model of psychosomatic symptoms was constructed. Specifically, we computed the predictability (PRE), expected influence (EI), and bridging expected influence (BEI) of each symptom. Meanwhile, the stability and accuracy of the network were evaluated using the case-deletion bootstrap method. Among the participants, 277 (41.65%) subjects exhibited depressive symptoms, and 244 (36.69%) subjects showed symptoms of anxiety. Common somatic symptoms included fatigue, forgetfulness, sighing, thirst, and sweating. Within the psychosomatic symptoms network, " worrying too much about things ", "uncontrollable worries" and "weakness" exhibited the high EI and PRE, suggesting they are central symptoms. " Little interest or pleasure in doing things," " feeling down, depressed, or hopeless," " dyssomnia," and "sighing" with high BEI values demonstrated that they are bridging symptoms in the comorbid network. The psychosomatic health status of college students in traditional Chinese medicine schools is concerning, showing high tendencies for depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. There exists a complex relationship between somatic symptoms and psychological symptoms among students. " Worrying too much about things ", "uncontrollable worries" and "weakness" enable to serve as comorbid intervention targets for anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms. Addressing " little interest or pleasure in doing things," " feeling down, depressed, or hopeless," " dyssomnia," and "sighing" may effectively prevent the mutual transmission between psychological and physical symptoms. The network model highlighting the potential targeting symptoms to intervene in the treatment of psychosomatic health.

Emotional eating and mental health of nurses working in Lebanese hospitals during the double crisis.

The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and strict quarantine increased the likelihood of mental symptoms and abnormal eating behaviours. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of emotional eating (EE) among nurses working in Lebanese hospitals and its association with mental health. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses aged between 18 and 50 years working in Lebanese hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak and the economic crisis. A total of 303 nurses consented to participate. The mean EE score was 28.56 (±8.11). The results of this study revealed that 53.8% of the nurses reported depression, 58.1% suffered from anxiety and 95.1% experienced either moderate or severe stress. The study concluded that females (β = 8.112, P = 0.004), non-smokers (β = -4.732, P = 0.01) and depressed nurses (β = 0.596, P = 0.046) had a higher tendency towards EE. Additionally, it was found that EE was associated with weight gain (β = 6.048, P = 0.03) and increased consumption of fried foods (β = 5.223, P = 0.001). Females experienced more stress (β = 2.244, P = 0.003) and anxiety (β = 1.526, P = 0.021) than their male counterparts. With regard to mental health, depression was associated with weight gain (β = 2.402, P = 0.003) and with lower consumption of healthy foods such as nuts (β = -1.706, P = 0.009) and dishes prepared with sofrito sauce (β = -1.378, P = 0.012). These results can help the health authorities to design preparedness plans to ensure proper mental and physical well-being of nurses during any unforeseen emergencies.

Network analysis of the comorbidity between post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety symptoms among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic pointed out significant mental symptoms of frontline healthcare workers (HCWs). We aimed to estimate the prevalence and comorbidity of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression and anxiety symptoms in HCWs from Fangcang shelter hospitals during the pandemic. Demographic information, post-traumatic stress disorder checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) were obtained online based on stratified random sampling design during April 2022, with 284 eligible responses. Hierarchical regression analyses were applied to investigate independent variables associated with psychological status outcomes (PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PCL-5), and the network analyses were applied to explore the comorbidity using all items of PCL-5, PHQ-9 and GAD-7. (1) 10.56%, 13.03% and 8.10% of HCWs reported PTSS, depression and anxiety symptoms. Fifty-three (18.66%) HCWs experienced at least one mental health disorder, among which 26.42-37.74% HCWs had comorbidity of two or three mental disorders; (2) several influence factors of mental health were identified, including medical professions, working hours, contacted patients (p < 0.05); (3) prominent bridge symptoms between PTSS and depression were sleep problems, suicide ideation, concentration difficulties and recklessness. Comorbidity between PTSS and anxiety was thought to mainly stem from negative affect, such as afraid, anxious, annoyed and worrying. Depressed mood and worry might be good targets during treatment of comorbidity of depression and anxiety. Our data suggest mild level of PTSS, depression and anxiety symptoms among HCWs during the pandemic and might give novel insights into assessment and intervention of comorbidity.

Diagnostics of COVID-19 Post-Traumatic Anxiety in Students

Post-traumatic anxiety COVID-19 is a state of students after experiencing a pandemic. Post-traumatic anxiety is classified and analyzed based on physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, mental symptoms, behavioral symptoms, spiritual symptoms, and several statements containing conditions that are the condition of post-traumatic COVID-19 students. This study aims to know and find symptoms experienced by students regarding post-traumatic anxiety due to COVID-19. The method used in this study is to use the observation method through data collection by filling out a questionnaire. The sample for this research consisted of 68 students at Anaka State Elementary School, Kawalu sub-district, Tasikmalaya city, Indonesia. Based on the observation results, data was obtained with the most dominant physical symptoms being dizziness, the most dominant emotional symptoms being feeling shaken, the most predominant mental symptoms being forgetfulness, the most dominant behavioral symptoms being crying, and the most dominant spiritual symptoms being grumbling. This research contributes as an overview for teachers and prospective teachers about the condition of students post-COVID and recommends strengthening psychology education to overcome this problem.

The Effect of Laughter Therapy/Yoga on Physical and Mental Health: A Review of Nursing Graduate Theses

Objective: The study was conducted to examine the postgraduate nursing theses on the effects of laughter therapy/yoga on physical and mental health in Turkey. Materials and Method: The study was planned in a qualitative research design and document analysis was used as the data collection method. The study was conducted between 01.07.2023 and 15.07.2023, using the keywords "laughter therapy", "laughter yoga", in the "YOK National Thesis Center" database without any year limitation. The "Thesis Evaluation Form" prepared by the researcher was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the data. Results: As a result of the search, 13 theses were reached between 2016 and 2023 and it was determined that 7 of the theses were doctoral theses and 6 were master's theses. It was determined that most of the theses were conducted in 2022, 61.55% of them were conducted in the Department of Nursing, and the majority of them (n=9) were randomized controlled type. At the end of the study, laughter therapy/yoga was found to be effective in reducing pain, depression, fatigue, frequency of mental symptoms, stress and anxiety, and increasing psychological well-being, sleep quality, general health status and quality of life in individuals. Conclusion: As a result of our study, it was determined that laughter therapy/yoga can be evaluated as a suitable approach for nurses to improve the physical and mental health of individuals and its effectiveness can be tested. Laughter therapy/yoga is recommended as a drug-free, simple and inexpensive treatment method that can be used in nursing care.