Improve Parkinson’s Disease Psychological Symptoms with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “[Parkinson’s Disease] patients experience greater levels of stress than controls, and that stress worsens both motor and non-motor symptoms. Mindfulness may improve [Parkinson’s Disease] symptom severity, with the strongest effects on anxiety and depressed mood.” – Anouk van der Heide […]
Improve College Student Psychological Well-Being with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Student life can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean students have to let stress take over their lives. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation into daily routines, students can not only relieve stress, but also improve their memory, focus and ultimately their […]
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 […]
Improve the Well-Being of Children with Special Health Care Needs and Their Parents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based parenting program can be an effective intervention for reducing the stress experienced by parents of children with special needs.” – Elizabeth J. Shaffer There is a tremendous demand for caregiving […]
The Setting of Psychedelic Administration Affects the Obtained Psychological Benefits By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you choose to take psychedelics, it is strongly recommended to have a sitter,” Gael said. “Ideally, this person is familiar with the psychedelic state and is someone you can trust to be a responsible, calm grounded […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being in Patients with Fever Undergoing Covid-19 Screening with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based approaches appear well-suited to deal with the challenges presented by the time of unpresented uncertainty, change, and loss, which can take many forms in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.” – Elena Antonova Mindfulness […]
Mindfulness Improves the Psychological Health of Arab Teachers By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “thousands of schools across the country that is bringing mindfulness into the classroom. Growing numbers of teachers, parents, and children are reaping the benefits that learning mindfulness—can bring, including reduced levels of stress and anxiety, increased focus and self-regulation, and improved academic performance and […]
Improve Psychological Health with a Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The Mindfulness App opens up a world of professional guided meditations. It helps you towards a more peaceful and healthier state of mind. Newbie or guru? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. The Mindfulness App offers guided meditations for everyone.” – […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Taking a few minutes to meditate every day with the goal of becoming more mindful, or focused on and accepting of the present, is a great way to relieve stress. But it’s even more powerful than you think. Mindfulness meditation helps ease mental […]
Improve Cancer Patients Physical and Psychological Health with Spiritual Care By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spirituality and religion can be important to the well-being of people who have cancer, enabling them to better cope with the disease. Spirituality and religion may help patients and families find deeper meaning and experience a sense […]