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 […]
Further Improve Health Care Professionals’ Mental Health with Supplemental Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The therapeutic applications of mindfulness are considerable and its impact on clinical practice itself appears to be profound. Indeed, several commentators characterize mindfulness as inciting nothing short of a revolution in the way we conduct our […]
Improve Mental and Physical Health in Anxious, Depressed Patients with Mindfulness and Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You might think ‘I’m late, I might lose my job if I don’t get there on time, and it will be a disaster!’ Mindfulness teaches you to recognize, ‘Oh, there’s that thought again. I’ve […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Mindfulness Taught over the Internet By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are very well-suited to a mindfulness practice.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings […]
Improve Mindfulness’ Benefits for Cancer Survivors with Smart-Messaging By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer is a traumatic event that changes a person’s life. Utilizing mindfulness tools can provide peace and hope. Practicing mindfulness on a daily basis can assist with long term effects of happiness and positivity.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence and anxiety as well as mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbance.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Improve Fertility with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “those who participate in a mind-body wellness program are 32% more likely to become pregnant!” – Michelle Anne Infertility is primarily a medical condition due to physiological problems. It is quite common. It is estimated that in the U.S. 6.7 million […]
Mindfulness Improves Physical Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness benefits our bodies, not just our minds.” – Jill Suttie Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and particularly with the physical and psychological reactions to stress. Techniques such as Mindfulness Training, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based […]
Reduce Hallucinations in Schizophrenia with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions can give people a greater acceptance and insight into their experiences of psychosis, so they are less bothered by them, even if hallucinations and other symptoms are not eliminated.” – Adrianna Mendrek Psychoses are mental health problems that cause people […]
Cost Effectively Improve Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People don’t ask to be diagnosed with cancer, but they’re given an opportunity to, in a real sense, experience the vividness and the exquisiteness of the moment.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]