Improve Depression with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “MBCT encourages individuals with [Major Depressive Disorder] to become more aware of their internal events (ie, thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations) and to change the ways in which they relate to these thoughts. For example, individuals are encouraged to view […]
Relieve Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By developing a routine meditation practice, clients can use the technique whenever they start to feel overwhelmed by negative emotions. When sadness occurs and starts to bring up the usual negative associations that trigger relapse […]
Relieve Depression with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 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 in a different […]
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.” – Daniel Goleman Emotions are powerful forces that […]
Reduce Rumination in Bipolar Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you are someone who tends to ruminate, or who suffers from anxiety and depression, it’s important that you don’t judge yourself for this way of being.” ― Kristin Neff Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder, is a […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Less Relapse and Recurrence of Major Depressive Disorder By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of the population. Major depression can be quite debilitating. Depression can be difficult […]
Virtual Mindfulness Training Improves Well-Being By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spending too much time planning, problem solving, daydreaming, or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It also can make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Practicing mindfulness exercises, on the other hand, can help you […]
Improve Bipolar Disorder with Few Adverse Complications with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “[Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy] in [bipolar disorder] is associated with improvements in cognitive functioning and emotional regulation, reduction in symptoms of anxiety depression and mania symptoms.” – Sanja Bojic Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder, is […]
Mindfulness Improves the Psychological Well-Being of Teachers in Non-Western Societies By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Teachers who practice “mindfulness” are better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout.” – Dee DiGioia Stress is epidemic in the western workplace with almost two thirds of workers reporting high levels […]
Reduce Stigma and Perceived Devaluation in Patients with Schizophrenia with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Stigma is the number one reason people do not seek help; therefore, efforts to reduce stigma are crucial to increasing people’s help-seeking behaviors.” – Sami Boomgarden Stigma is a view that a distinguishing characteristic makes […]