Online Mindfulness Training Improves Psychological Well-Being By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “online mindfulness interventions may be effective at improving mental health in the general population.” – Neil Bailey Mindfulness training has been shown to improve health and well-being in healthy individuals. It has also been found to be effective for a large array of medical and psychiatric conditions, either […]
Improve Secure Attachment and Resilience in Adolescents with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditation for teens. The practise of meditation will help you to let go of what is out of your control. To lessen the negative and draining energy of worry and anxiety.” – Tejay Dowe Adolescence is a […]
Improve Worker Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindful working means applying focus and awareness to everything you do from the moment you enter the office. Focus on the task at hand and recognize and release internal and external distractions as they arise. In this way, mindfulness helps increase […]
Improve Persistence of Meditation with a Fixes Anchor to Daily Life By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Mindfulness training has been shown […]
Internal are Superior of External Focused Meditation Techniques in Producing Relaxation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “We all have our unique differences, and it’s important to celebrate those even when choosing a meditation technique. What works for one person may not work for another. We each have predispositions and lifestyle habits that […]
Mindfulness Improves Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as well as Drug Treatment By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “most OCD sufferers I know who practice mindfulness find it very helpful in fighting their disorder. To be able to focus on what is really happening in any given moment, as opposed to dwelling on the past […]
Reduce Aggression in Law Enforcement Officers with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Law enforcement officers (LEOs) are exposed to significant stressors, elevating their risk for aggression and excessive use of force, as well as mental health consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, alcohol misuse, depression, and suicide. Mindfulness training is a […]
Improve Gastrointestinal Health with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Humans were never designed to be stressed out all the time, and when we learn to calm our nervous systems, our health improves dramatically. Our nervous system and the gut are inextricably linked.” – Buffy Owens Stress affects gastrointestinal function. Short-term […]
Psychedelic Drug Experiences Strengthen the Interpersonal Components of Personality. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “experience with psychedelic drugs was linked to increased positive affect and to personality traits that favor resilience and stability in the light of the ongoing crisis.” – Federico Cavanna Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have […]
Improve Adolescent Psychological Well-Being with Tai Chi or Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong was able to improve attention in adolescents after 4 weeks of practice, leading us to conclude that it may be a useful tool when integrated into physical education classes.” – Leonel Duarte Adolescence is a time […]