Reduce Depression with Mindfulness Training in Primary Care By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness and other meditations, particularly combined with cognitive therapy, work just as well for anxiety or depression as the medications do, but they don’t have those side effects,” – Daniel Goleman Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common […]
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 Well-Being in Adults who Experienced Childhood Maltreatment with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions can be beneficial for childhood maltreatment survivors to alleviate psychological symptoms including stress, anxiety, recurrent depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress.” – Diane Joss Childhood trauma can leave in its wake symptoms which can […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being in Nursing Students with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness meditation has a positive impact on nurses’ and nursing students’ stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, sense of well-being and empathy.” – Pamela van der Riet Stress is epidemic in the western workplace with almost two thirds […]
Placebo Effects are Strong in Research on the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone.” – Science News Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used almost since the beginning of recorded history to […]
Improve Emotion Regulation and Well-Being During Covid-19 with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A mindfulness practice can help us connect with awareness and let things come and go without our attention getting stuck on it. It can also help us make better choices. Between the emotion and the action, there is […]
Improve Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Skills in Children with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Teaching mindfulness to kids can also help shape three critical skills developed in early childhood: paying attention and remembering information, shifting back and forth between tasks, and behaving appropriately with others.” – Christopher Willard Childhood is a […]
Improve Teachers’ Physiological and Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based training can effectively reduce stress and burnout as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression at follow-up; it also shows promise in improving emotional regulation among teachers.” – Xiaolan Song Stress is epidemic in the workplace with […]
Improve College Student Psychological Well-Being with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Student life can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean students have to let stress take over their lives. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation into daily routines, students can not only relieve stress, but also improve their memory, focus and ultimately their […]
Improve Breast Cancer Survivors Physical and Psychological Health with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “physical activity after a breast cancer diagnosis has potentially “favorable influence on breast cancer incidence and outcome.” Yoga can not only be an effective, low-impact exercise, but it has also been shown in numerous studies to reduce […]