Mindfulness Reduces Smartphone Addiction

Mindfulness Reduces Smartphone Addiction   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “As a culture, we are slowly beginning to devalue wellness and prioritize productivity at the expense of our health. This creates an unhealthy reliance on digital devices.” – Alfred James   Over the last few decades, the internet has gone from a rare […]

Relieve Maternal Perinatal Depression with Smartphone-Based Mindfulness Training

Relieve Maternal Perinatal Depression with Smartphone-Based Mindfulness Training   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the ideal treatment plan for perinatal depression and anxiety often includes mindfulness techniques.” – Edith Gettes   The period of pregnancy is a time of intense physiological and psychological change. Anxiety, depression, and fear are quite common during pregnancy. More than […]

Improve Forgiveness, Character, and Satisfaction with Life with a Smartphone Mindfulness App

Improve Forgiveness, Character, and Satisfaction with Life with a Smartphone Mindfulness App   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness can promote forgiveness. We have known for many years that mindfulness helps people cope with stress and increases their wellbeing. These studies suggest that mindfulness can also enhance the quality of our relationships with […]

Reduce Hypertension with a Mindfulness Smartphone App

Reduce Hypertension with a Mindfulness Smartphone App   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Investigators found mindfulness was associated with a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure at 1 year and had other gains including better adherence to a recommended diet, lower salt intake, reduced alcohol consumption, and increased physical activity.” – Damian McNamara […]