Improve generalized anxiety disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can’t always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” – Wayne Dyer Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18% of the population. The […]
Alter Cognition of Patients with Anxiety with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Anxiety can mentally exhaust you and have real impacts on your body. But before you get anxious about being anxious, know that research has shown you can reduce your anxiety and stress with a simple mindfulness practice.” – Mandy Ferreira […]
Improve Anxiety and the Gut Microbiome with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A healthy gut can be different iterations of bacteria for different people, because it is this diversity that maintains wellness.” – Jennifer Wolkin Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or […]
Improve Anxiety Disorders with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “[Anxiety Disorders] primarily involves unrelenting worry. With meditation, you can learn to accept those worries without letting them upset you, which is likely to diminish your stress.” – Arlin Cuncic Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting […]
Improve Anxiety and Depression with an Abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People at risk for depression are dealing with a lot of negative thoughts, feelings and beliefs about themselves and this can easily slide into a depressive relapse. MBCT helps them to recognize that’s happening, engage with it […]
Improve Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The more present you are in life, the more you realize you make better decisions, manage your emotions, and are fully engaged in life.” – Stephanie Gutzmer A characterizing feature of anxiety disorders is recurring thoughts, such […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “both MBCT and eMBCT interventions reduced fear of cancer recurrence and rumination, and increased mental health–related quality of life, mindfulness skills, and positive mental health.” – Félix Compen Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence and anxiety as well as mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbance.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Mindfulness Training Improves Anxiety and Depression in Japanese Patients By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditation was never conceived of as a treatment for any health problem. Rather, it is a path one travels on to increase our awareness and gain insight into our lives.” – Madhav Goyal Many of the symptoms […]
Improve Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Lower Rumination with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based practices have proved to be helpful in promoting mental well-being, especially by reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety in various populations.” – Han Ding Over the last several decades, research and anecdotal experiences […]