Publications by authors named "Zhi-Lei Shang"
Purpose: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant global mental health concern, especially in the military. This study aims to estimate the efficacy of mindfulness meditation in the treatment of military-related PTSD, by synthesizing evidences from randomized controlled trials.
Methods: Five electronic databases (Pubmed, EBSCO Medline, Embase, PsychINFO and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials focusing on the treatment effect of mindfulness meditation on military-related PTSD.
Article Synopsis
- PTSD is a mental health condition that can happen after someone experiences a very scary or traumatic event, and it was officially recognized in 1980.
- About 6.4% to 7.8% of people in general have PTSD, but it’s more common in groups that have faced big traumatic events like natural disasters.
- Research is important for understanding PTSD better, and treatments like therapy and medications are helping, but more studies are needed to find better ways to treat it, especially in places like China.
Antidepressants including paroxetine, fluoxetine and desipramine are commonly used for treating depression. P2×7 receptors are member of the P2X family. Recent studies indicate that these receptors may constitute a novel potential target for the treatment of depression.
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