Prevent Depression and Dementia-Related Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease with Mindfulness

Prevent Depression and Dementia-Related Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Alzheimer’s is not about the past—the successes, the accolades, the accomplishments… Alzheimer’s is about the present and the struggle, the scrappy brawl, the fight to live with a disease. It’s being in the present, the relationships, […]

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 […]