Mindfulness is a Cost-Effective Treatment to Prevent Depression Relapse

Mindfulness is a Cost-Effective Treatment to Prevent Depression Relapse   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “MBCT significantly reduces the rates of depressive relapse or recurrence compared with usual care or placebo, corresponding to a relative risk reduction of 34%.” – Willem Kuyken   Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of […]

Prevent Depression Relapse with Mindfulness

Prevent Depression Relapse with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. It combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. The heart of this work lies […]

Improve Depression by Changing the Brain with Mindfulness

Improve Depression by Changing the Brain with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is just as effective as medication in preventing depression relapse among adults with a history of recurrent depression, and in reducing depressive symptoms among those with active depression.” – Deborah Yip   Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental […]

Reduce Fatigue and Depression in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis with Mindfulness

Reduce Fatigue and Depression in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the pragmatic resiliency skills of mindfulness training may be beneficial in helping to mitigate unpleasant and unpredictable mental and physical symptoms that are associated with an MS diagnosis.” – Rachel M. Gilbertson   Multiple Sclerosis (MS) […]