Mood In Individuals Research Articles

The effects of sad music: Moderating role of cognitive reappraisal

Seemingly paradoxically, sad music has exhibited potential in improving mood in individuals, as well as being detrimental to mood and indicative of maladaptive behaviours concerning emotion regulation. Research suggests that different adaptive and maladaptive behaviours underlie sad music listening. Therefore, we explored if cognitive reappraisal (CR) was an effective tool for promoting mood enhancement. CR is a cognitive skill that focuses on the reframing and re-evaluation of negative events in a positive way. Across two studies, the combined effect of sad music and CR, in conjunction with events having a neutral or sad effect on mood, was explored. Data analyses revealed that CR significantly enhanced mood notably more than the control task. A three-way interaction effect revealed that higher levels of depression symptoms were associated with worse mood regulation across all but one condition; only happy music with the control task was associated with an increase in mood regulation for individuals with higher levels of depression. Therefore, CR was shown to be effective in improving one’s mood, though mood regulation typically decreased as depression symptoms increased. The discussion covered how these results fit into the existing literature and the relevant theoretical implications, with the most pronounced finding being that CR remained effect whether in the presence of happy or sad music.

Comparison of the Acute Effects of Virtual Reality Exergames and Core Stability Exercises on Cognitive Factors, Pain, and Fear Avoidance Beliefs in People with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate and compare the acute effects of exergames (EXG) and core stability exercises (CSEs) on cognitive factors, pain, mood, and fear-avoidance beliefs (FAB) in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Materials and Methods: In a single-blinded clinical trial, 40 participants with CLBP were randomly assigned to either the EXG group or the CSEs group. The EXG group engaged in a single session of exergames using the Xbox Kinect device, while the CSEs group completed a single session of common core stability exercises. Measurements of attention, working memory, pain intensity, mood states, and FAB were taken before and after each intervention. Results: The results showed that a single session of EXG was significantly more effective than CSEs in improving cognitive reaction time, pain intensity, FAB, and positive mood states (P ≤ 0.05). Additionally, participants reported lower perceived exertion due to exercising following EXG compared with CSEs. Conclusion: EXG may have potential therapeutic advantages over traditional exercise interventions for CLBP.

A prebiotic intervention improves mood in everyday life in healthy women but not in men: Exploratory results from a larger double-blind placebo controlled cross-over study

Prebiotic dietary fiber (PDF) may reduce feelings of stress or improve mood in healthy individuals. Yet gut intervention studies that focus on mood in daily life are lacking and few studies include extensive biological sample analyses to gain mechanistic insights. As part of a larger randomized placebo-controlled crossover study including healthy individuals, we explored the effects of 12 weeks of PDF (acacia gum and carrot powder) on everyday mood, as measured with ecological momentary assessment (EMA). Microbiome composition and levels of microbial metabolites, endocrine, and inflammatory markers were determined prior to and after both intervention phases. Fifty-four participants completed the study. The intervention significantly increased daily positive affect (PA) and reduced daily negative affect (NA) in female but not male participants. The intervention-induced reduction in NA was associated with an increase in microbial diversity in female participants. The intervention did not significantly affect levels of fecal short chain fatty acids, cortisol, and inflammatory markers. This is one of the first studies to show that a dietary fiber intervention can positively alter mood as it is experienced in everyday life. Overall, our findings may stimulate more targeted gut-microbiome interventions and detection of its mental health effects in real life.

Functional Principal Component Analysis for Continuous Non-Gaussian, Truncated, and Discrete Functional Data.

Mobile health studies often collect multiple within-day self-reported assessments of participants' behavior and well-being on different scales such as physical activity (continuous scale), pain levels (truncated scale), mood states (ordinal scale), and the occurrence of daily life events (binary scale). These assessments, when indexed by time of day, can be treated and analyzed as functional data corresponding to their respective types: continuous, truncated, ordinal, and binary. Motivated by these examples, we develop a functional principal component analysis that deals with all four types of functional data in a unified manner. It employs a semiparametric Gaussian copula model, assuming a generalized latent non-paranormal process as the underlying generating mechanism for these four types of functional data. We specify latent temporal dependence using a covariance estimated through Kendall's bridging method, incorporating smoothness in the bridging process. The approach is then extended with methods for handling both dense and sparse sampling designs, calculating subject-specific latent representations of observed data, latent principal components and principal component scores. Simulation studies demonstrate the method's competitive performance under both dense and sparse sampling designs. The method is applied to data from 497 participants in the National Institute of Mental Health Family Study of Mood Spectrum Disorders to characterize differences in within-day temporal patterns of mood in individuals with the major mood disorder subtypes, including Major Depressive Disorder and Type 1 and 2 Bipolar Disorder. Software implementation of the proposed method is provided in an R-package.

Music Evoked Nostalgia and Wellbeing in Autistic and Non-Autistic Young Adults

Nostalgia is known to boost state wellbeing and authenticity for people in the general population. However, little research has explored nostalgia’s benefits outside of the general population. This study had two: (1) to explore music evoked nostalgia and its effects on mood, state wellbeing and authenticity in autistic individuals, a group of people who tend to experience reduced wellbeing, compared to non-autistic individuals and (2) to examine the influence of dispositional rumination and reflection on any benefits gained from nostalgic recollection. 146 autistic (69 diagnosed and 77 who self-identified as autistic) and 174 non-autistic people aged 18–25 took part in an online survey. Participants completed scales measuring autistic traits, rumination and reflection. They also reported their mood before, and their mood, state wellbeing and authenticity after a nostalgia manipulation, in which they either listened to and reflected on a nostalgic or a non-nostalgic song. Music evoked nostalgia (versus control) boosted state wellbeing and authenticity in autistic as well as non-autistic individuals. Results also indicated that people who were prone to reflection versus rumination were more likely to reap wellbeing benefits of engaging in nostalgia. This study is the first to show that music evoked nostalgia boosts state wellbeing and authenticity in autistic as well as in non-autistic individuals. Findings suggest that, depending on individual tendencies towards rumination and/or reflection, nostalgia could be viewed as a positive activity that autistic people could use to support wellbeing, aiding their day to day living in the non-autistic social world.

Acute effect of different types of moderate intensity physical exercise on affective response and mood state in individuals with substance use disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a significant percentage of people around the world, negatively influencing aspects of physical and mental health. Physical exercise can promote acute and chronic effects on the affective response and mood of individuals and has shown promising effects in all phases of rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to verify the acute effects of two types of physical exercises at moderate intensity on the mood state and on the affective response of individuals hospitalized for the treatment of SUD. For this purpose, 43 individuals (31 men and 12 women) underwent two physical exercise sessions (one aerobic and one functional) and a control session. Before and immediately after the sessions, subjects answered questionnaires about mood, affective valence, and perceived arousal. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) followed by the Bonferroni post hoc test were used to assess the effect of timing and session on the variables. The results showed significant improvements after both physical exercise sessions in mood (reduction in levels of tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion) and in affective valences (feeling of pleasure and arousal perception), with no changes after the control session. It is observed that different types of physical exercises can positively impact the mental health of individuals undergoing treatment for SUD and should be used as a non-pharmacological strategy in the rehabilitation process.

Cognitive Functions, Mood and Sleep Quality after Two Months of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is being popularized as a method beneficial not only for weight loss, but also for overall psychological functioning and well-being. However, there is only a handful of studies examining the latter claims. The aim of this open-label study was to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between fasting-based diets, and cognitive functions and other mental health factors such as mood and sleep quality. The research was conducted on a sample of 105 healthy volunteers who were placed in either the experimental (fasting) group (n = 76) or the control (no change in diet regimen) group (n = 29). For a period of 2 months, the experimental group adhered to a time-restricted eating (TRE) form of intermittent fasting: Participants were instructed to fast from eating or drinking for 16 hours per day. Participants in the control group did not adhere to any specific dietary regimen. Cognitive functioning (attention, memory, working memory and executive functions), as well as sleep quality and several mood dimensions (anxiety, depression, fatigue, hostility, friendliness, cheerfulness, concentration, energy) were measured across three time points: Prior to the beginning of the study, and one month and two months later, respectively. Results showed no significant group x time point interactions on any of the measures. In conclusion, the results of this study do not corroborate the notion that TRE regimen significantly influences cognitive functions, mood or sleep of healthy individuals. While fasting-based diets successfully regulate weight, the claims regarding their beneficial effect on psychological functioning in non-clinical populations are yet to be proven.

Everyday forgetfulness and memory complaints: A randomized controlled cognitive intervention study

ABSTRACT The results of Cognitive Intervention (CI) programs vary considerably; thus, it is helpful to assess the characteristics that enhance the effectiveness of these programs. Our objectives were to analyze the effectiveness of a multicomponent CI program called UMAM on cognitive performance, subjective memory, daily forgetfulness, and mood of individuals with memory complaints. Older adults with no cognitive impairment were separated into two groups by simple random assignment, a control (n = 111) and a parallel experimental (n = 115) group. They were assessed with an extended neuropsychological protocol and the Memory Failures of Everyday Questionnaire (MFE); evaluation pre and post intervention (at six months). We performed a multifactorial cognitive intervention (30 sessions) based on memory strategies, stimulation of cognitive processes, instruction in basic concepts about memory, interventions for everyday memory failures, and Metamemory. The Results showed improvements in objective measures, including logical memory (Cohen’s d = .30); processing speed (d = .26); phonological (d = .33) and semantic verbal fluency (d = .27); and general cognitive performance (d = .82) (all, p < .05). In subjective measures, we found improvements in mood state (d = .25) and everyday memory failures (MFE: d = .29) (all, p < .05). Several everyday failures improve: ‘Forgetting where you have put something,’ “finding a word that is on the ‘tip of the tongue,’ and ‘checking again if something has been done’ (all, p < .05). We found positive results when a cognitive process was directly trained intensely using exercises that focus on real life, with adaptive activities that aim to resolve everyday memory failures. This program has proved effective in promoting health and well-being and preventing cognitive impairment. Trial registration: Trial retrospectively registered on January 29, 2020; (ClinicalTrials.gov -NCT04245579).

Social Cognition, Executive Functioning, Mood, and Disability in Cervical Dystonia.

Individuals with idiopathic adult-onset isolated cervical dystonia (CD) may have cognitive difficulties and increased mood challenges. Social cognition and executive functioning may be particularly affected. To explore social cognition and executive functioning performance in individuals with CD, using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB), as previous research has used traditional, nondigital neuropsychological assessments. We sought to investigate the relationships between social cognition, executive functioning, mood, and disability in individuals with CD. We recruited 37 individuals with CD, including 26 women with an age range of 33 to 69 years (M = 56.64, SD = 8.31) from a dystonia clinic in a hospital neurology department. The individuals completed selected tasks from the CANTAB measuring social cognition and executive functioning. We compared the individuals' performance with CANTAB normative data. Depression, anxiety, disease severity, and disability were measured. The individuals with CD had significantly lower scores than the CANTAB normative data in both social cognition and executive functioning tasks, with the largest differences evident in problem-solving, attention, and positive emotion bias tasks. Poorer emotion recognition was associated with increased difficulties in problem-solving tasks. The individuals demonstrated a bias toward identifying happiness in facial affect, which was related to a poorer recognition of emotions. Cognitive performance was not related to CD severity or disability or to current mood symptoms. Difficulties with both social cognition and executive functioning were identified in the individuals with CD, and are likely important targets for clinical interventions.

Effects of personalized music listening on post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

Background and purposePrevious studies have suggested that music listening has the potential to positively affect cognitive functions and mood in individuals with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI), with a preference for self-selected music likely to yield better outcomes. However, there is insufficient clinical evidence to suggest the use of music listening in routine rehabilitation care to treat PSCI. This randomized control trial (RCT) aims to investigate the effects of personalized music listening on mood improvement, activities of daily living (ADLs), and cognitive functions in individuals with PSCI. Materials and methodsA total of 34 patients with PSCI were randomly assigned to either the music group or the control group. Patients in the music group underwent a three-month personalized music-listening intervention. The intervention involved listening to a personalized playlist tailored to each individual's cultural, ethnic, and social background, life experiences, and personal music preferences. In contrast, the control group patients listened to white noise as a placebo. Cognitive function, neurological function, mood, and ADLs were assessed. ResultsAfter three months of treatment, the music group showed significantly higher Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores compared to the control group (p=0.027), particularly in the domains of delayed recall (p=0.019) and orientation (p=0.023). Moreover, the music group demonstrated significantly better scores in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (p=0.008), Barthel Index (BI) (p=0.019), and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI) (p=0.008) compared to the control group. No effects were found on mood as measured by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD). ConclusionPersonalized music listening promotes the recovery of cognitive and neurological functions, improves ADLs, and reduces caregiver burden in patients with PSCI.

State and trait cognitions differentially affect cyclicity of mood and cortisol in individuals with and without premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is characterized by a cyclical symptom course. Previous research provides limited findings on possible menstrual-cycle-related psychological and psychoendocrinological processes in PMDD. By using ambulatory assessment (AA), we aimed to compare mood and cortisol cyclicity in individuals with PMDD and healthy controls (HC), and to assess effects of habitual and momentary repetitive negative thinking (RNT) and present moment awareness (PMA) on mood and cortisol across the cycle in both groups. Individuals with PMDD and HC (n = 60 each) completed baseline questionnaires on habitual RNT and PMA. Momentary rumination and PMA, positive and negative affect (NA), and saliva-cortisol were assessed over four consecutive days during both the follicular and the late-luteal phase. Individuals with PMDD showed mood cyclicity indicating mood worsening while HC showed cortisol cyclicity indicating decreasing cortisol levels toward the late-luteal phase. In individuals with PMDD, lower habitual RNT and higher habitual PMA predicted better mood only during the follicular phase whereas lower momentary rumination and higher momentary PMA predicted better mood during the late-luteal phase. No effects on cortisol activity were found. In HC, higher habitual PMA predicted lower NA during the late-luteal phase whereas lower momentary rumination and higher momentary PMA predicted stronger cortisol reduction toward the late-luteal phase. While favorable habitual cognitions might not protect individuals with PMDD against premenstrual mood deterioration, respective momentary cognitions may reflect possible protective factors, suggesting an opportunity for microinterventions to directly target late-luteal-phase-specific state processes in affected individuals. The lack of cortisol cyclicity might represent an endocrinological marker for PMDD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Analysis of the Influence of Mood and Emotions on Legal Compliance Levels in Society

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This research aims to dig deeper into the relationship between mood, emotions, and societal legal compliance. The urgency of research lies in understanding the role of individual moods and emotions in legal compliance in society. Stability, security, and justice in society depend primarily on the level of compliance with the law, and this research highlights that an individual's mood and emotions can be a crucial factor in such compliance behavior. The focus of this research lies in the approach taken in analyzing the relationship between mood, emotions, and legal compliance, in contrast to previous research, which focused more on external factors such as law enforcement or socio-economic characteristics. This research approach method is sociological juridical and focuses on qualitative data. This research provides new insights into how these psychological factors influence legal compliance behavior in society. The finding is that positive moods, such as happiness and peace, promote higher legal compliance, while negative moods, such as anxiety or anger, can reduce legal compliance. The conclusions of this research emphasize the importance of considering psychological aspects in designing effective law enforcement policies and strategies. Understanding how mood and emotions influence legal compliance behavior can improve legal compliance and create a safer and more stable environment.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The non-visual effects of correlated color temperature on the alertness, cognition, and mood of fatigued individuals during the afternoon

Railway dispatchers are prone to mental fatigue due to prolonged periods of intense concentration. As the main or even the only light source in the enclosed control centers, artificial lighting has non-visual effects on human alertness, cognition, and mood. To investigate whether external environmental cues could counteract performance decline induced by endogenous cardiac exhaustion, the current study modulated four correlated color temperature (CCT) levels and developed one visual task and six cognitive tasks representing basic and advanced cognitive functions, including sustained attention, response inhibition, working memory, risk decision-making, executive control, and emotion perception. A within-subjects design was employed to collect subjective and behavioral responses under both normal and fatigued mental antecedent states. Electroencephalogram (EEG) with alpha and theta bands as well as four fatigue-related algorithms including θ/β, α/β, (θ+α)/β, and (θ+α)/(α+β) were analyzed to explore the underlying neural mechanisms behind these responses. The results indicated a complex interactive pattern of CCT and mental antecedent state on alertness, cognition, and mood. Higher CCT had a supportive effect on subjective alertness and positive mood, independent of mental antecedent state. However, it exhibited a slight performance-impairing effect on sustained attention tasks. Conversely, higher CCT demonstrated a significant enhancement in advanced cognitive functions for fatigued individuals. EEG data revealed alpha oscillations increased, but theta activity and (θ + α)/β suppressed at 12,000 K, suggesting higher CCT partially alleviated the decline in alertness and cognition induced by mental fatigue. To develop an appropriate photobiological lighting scheme for fatigue intervention, larger and longer-term studies are needed in the future to measure a range of confounding factors and individual differences.

SunGold Kiwifruit and Psychological Health (GoKiPH): a randomised, crossover trial

Gold kiwifruit consumption and increased vitamin C intake have been associated with improved mood, vitality, and wellbeing in healthy individuals(1,2). However, to date, no studies have focussed exclusively on the efficacy of gold kiwifruit for improving such outcomes in participants with disturbed mood. A randomised crossover trial was undertaken to examine the efficacy of ZespriTM SunGoldTM kiwifruit for improving psychological wellbeing and vitamin C concentrations in adults with sub-clinical levels of mood disturbance. In a two-period, non-blinded crossover trial, N = 26 adults aged 21 to 60 years (M = 36.1, SD = 11.0) with mild to moderate mood disturbance were randomised to a counter-balanced sequence. Participants consumed 2x SunGold kiwifruit daily or their typical diet for four weeks, with a two-week washout between periods. The primary outcome was change in mood disturbance, with secondary outcomes including plasma vitamin C, wellbeing, vitality and gut health. Results indicated a significant time x treatment interaction effect for mood disturbance (F(2,107.3) = 6.19, p = ,003) with significant improvements in mood disturbance scores between baseline and post-intervention during the SunGold kiwifruit period. A significant time x treatment interaction effect for blood plasma vitamin C (F(2,98.5) = 3.65, p = ,029) also demonstrated increased vitamin C concentrations during the SunGold kiwifruit period. A significant time x treatment interaction effect for wellbeing (F(2,104.7) = 4.5, p = ,013) was evident with wellbeing significantly improved between baseline and post-intervention during the SunGold kiwifruit period. The time x treatment interaction for vitality approached significance (F(2,104.7) = 2.89, p = ,06) with increases in vitality following SunGold kiwifruit consumption. These results provide preliminary evidence that SunGold kiwifruit consumption improves psychological wellbeing in mood-disturbed adults, which corresponds to increased plasma vitamin C concentrations. Future research is required to replicate this effect and to further demonstrate the potential benefit of whole-food interventions for treating mood-disturbance.

The Effects of a Chatbot-Based Interpretation Bias Modification on Early Adulthood Depression

IntroductionDepression, particularly in early adulthood, presents a significant mental health challenge with far-reaching implications. Innovative approaches to address and alleviate depressive symptoms are of paramount importance in this context. One such approach involves the utilization of technology, specifically chatbot-based programs, to target specific cognitive biases associated with depression.ObjectivesThe central objective is to empirically examine whether this program can effectively influence depressive mood and negative cognition in individuals grappling with depressive symptoms.MethodsTo ascertain the program’s efficacy, participants were divided into two groups: the CBM-I group (n=20), which underwent interpretation bias modification training, and the Mood Check group(n=20), which served as a control and engaged in a simple mood-checking exercise. A battery of psychological measures was employed, including assessments of depression, interpretation bias, suicidal ideation, resilience, and attention control.ResultsAnalysis results showed that the CBM-I group had a significant reduction in depression (PHQ-9, CES-D) compared to the Mood Check group in the post-measurement. Moreover, resilience (CD-RISC) and attention control (ACQ) significantly improved in the CBM-I group.ConclusionsThis research serves as a stepping stone towards a deeper understanding of how chatbot-based interventions can contribute to the management of early adulthood depression, offering new perspectives and possibilities in the realm of mental health support and treatment.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Therapeutic Singing and Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Single Session Intervention.

Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience speech and voice-related symptoms that diminish communication and quality of life. Semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT) exercises are targeted interventions that, when combined with the positive psychosocial benefits of therapeutic group singing (TGS), may affect outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of SOVT exercises, specifically straw phonation combined with TGS, to improve voice quality and mood for individuals with PD. We used a true experimental pretest-posttest between-subjects design (i.e., randomized controlled trial) facilitated by a board-certified music therapist. All participants (N = 27) were randomly assigned to one of three groups (a) straw phonation combined with TGS (SP + TGS, n = 10), (b) TGS (n = 10), and (c) speaking-only control group (n = 7). Participants completed voice recordings for acoustic measures and the Visual Analogue Mood Scale for mood analysis before and after a 30-min intervention. The results demonstrated significant improvement in voice quality evidenced by decreasing Acoustic Voice Quality Index scores following a single session for both SP + TGS and TGS intervention groups when compared to the control. Happiness scores improved in the experimental groups when compared to control. Although not statistically significant, participants in the experimental groups (SP + TGS, TGS) demonstrated better mean mood scores on happiness, anxiety, and angry when compared to control, indicating a positive psychological response to the singing interventions. Overall, this study indicated the effectiveness of SP + TGS and TGS as promising therapeutic interventions for voice quality and mood in individuals with PD.

Association Between EEG Microarousal During Nocturnal Sleep and Next-Day Selective Attention in Mild Sleep-Restricted Healthy Undergraduates.

To explore whether sleep electroencephalogram (EEG) microarousals of different standard durations predict daytime mood and attention performance in healthy individuals after mild sleep restriction. Sixteen (nine female) healthy college students were recruited to examine the correlations between nocturnal EEG microarousals of different standard durations (≥3 s, ≥5 s, ≥7 s, ≥9 s) under mild sleep restriction (1.5 h) and the following morning's subjective alertness, mood, sustained attention, and selective attention task performance. Results revealed that mild sleep restriction significantly reduced subjective alertness and positive mood, while having no significant effect on negative mood, sustained attention and selective attention performance. The number of microarousals (≥5 s) was negatively associated with positive mood at 6:30. The number of microarousals was significantly and positively correlated with the response time difference value of disengagement component of the selective attention task at around 7:30 (≥5 s and ≥7 s) and 9:00 (≥5 s). The number of microarousals (≥7 s) was significantly and positively correlated with the inaccuracy difference value of orientation component of the selective attention task at around 9:00. The number of EEG microarousals during sleep in healthy adults with mild sleep restriction was significantly and negatively related to their daytime positive affect while positively associated with the deterioration of disengagement and orientation of selective attention performance, but this link is dependent on the standard duration of microarousals, test time and the type of task.

The effects of personally preferred music on mood and behaviour in individuals with dementia: An exploratory pilot study

Music has been shown to benefit individuals with dementia. There are, however, limited studies examining how assisted living staff members use preferred music for dementia patients. This controlled pilot study aimed to determine: 1) whether preferred music is effective in improving mood and behaviour and 2) whether a person-centred approach to music-based interventions is feasible for individuals with dementia. The 20 participants (mean age (SD) = 81 (8)) listened to a preferred song or control song in random order over 6 weeks with a five-day wash out period between the exposures. Neurobehavioral Rating Scale (NRS) and Observed Emotion Rating Scale (OERS) were used to measure participants’ emotions and behaviour changes. Blood pressure and heart rate were collected to understand physiological responses to music. NRS was used to measure the behavioural changes in response to a listening intervention comprised of both preferred music and control music over the course of 14 sessions administered over six weeks. We observed no changes in NRS symptoms post-intervention. OERS scores and vital signs did not differ significantly between the preferred music and the control song despite trends. Participants/staff/family expressed the importance of preferred songs to evoke specific memories and increase well-being. Thematic analysis using sentiment components indicated a predominance of positive sentiment in the meaningful music category and a minor occurrence of negative sentiment in the control music.

Supplemental Material for State and Trait Cognitions Differentially Affect Cyclicity of Mood and Cortisol in Individuals With and Without Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Supplemental Material for State and Trait Cognitions Differentially Affect Cyclicity of Mood and Cortisol in Individuals With and Without Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Neuromorphometric associations with mood, cognition, and self-reported exercise levels in epilepsy and healthy individuals

Regular physical activity may promote beneficial neuroplasticity, e.g., increased hippocampus volume. However, it is unclear whether self-reported physical exercise in leisure (PEL) levels are associated with the brain structure features demonstrated by exercise interventions. This pilot study investigated the relationship between PEL, mood, cognition, and neuromorphometry in patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGEs) compared to healthy controls (HCs). Seventeen IGEs and 19 age- and sex-matched HCs underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3T. The Baecke Questionnaire of Habitual Physical Activity, Profile of Mood States, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) assessed PEL, mood, and cognition, respectively. Structural MRI data were analyzed by voxel- and surface-based morphometry. IGEs had significantly lower PEL (p < 0.001), poorer mood (p = 0.029), and lower MoCA scores (p = 0.027) than HCs. These group differences were associated with reduced volume, decreased gyrification, and altered surface topology (IGEs < HCs) in frontal, temporal and cerebellar regions involved in executive function, memory retrieval, and emotional regulation, respectively.These preliminary results support the notion that increased PEL may promote neuroplasticity in IGEs, thus emphasizing the role of physical activity in promoting brain health in people with epilepsy.