Increase Positive Psychological States with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “state mindfulness was associated with positive experiences across the three outcomes: higher levels of autonomy, more intense and frequent pleasant affect, and less intense and less frequent unpleasant affect.” – Kirk Warren Brown The primary focus of the majority of […]
Hallucinogenic Drugs may Effectively Treat Mental Illness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Combined with psychotherapy, some psychedelic drugs like MDMA, psilocybin and ayahuasca may improve symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder,” – Cristina L. Magalhaes Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used almost […]
Improve Unmedicated Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a growing pool of research coming out over the last few years suggests that those who are adding mindfulness into treatment for OCD are on the right track.” – John Hershfield Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers have repetitive anxiety producing […]
Yoga Practitioners Cope Better with the Stress and Psychological Distress During Covid-19 Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As the lockdown cannot last forever and workplaces will have to be functional soon, there is an increased possibility of recurrent infection. Therefore, Yoga can provide the necessary tool for risk reduction, amelioration of […]
Improve Military-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness may help to mitigate the relationship between maladaptive thinking and posttraumatic distress.” – Matthew Tull Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that 60% of men and 50% of women will experience a significant […]
Mindfulness Training Improves Medical Students’ Mindfulness and Briefly Academic Success By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “medical students who participate in mindfulness based stress reduction programs see a decrease in anxiety and stress. Reduction in outside noise combined with the discipline to remain present in the moment can also lead to more effective […]
Mindfulness Increases Resiliency During a Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “These are trying times, but incorporating mindful practices into your daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills.” – Rae Jacobson 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 […]
Mindfulness-Based Therapies Effectively Treat Cardiovascular Disease By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “What’s good for the mind also tends to be good for the heart. The mind-calming practice of meditation may play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease.” – Harvard Health Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer. A […]
Produce Lasting Improvements in Resilience and Well-Being in Pre-Retirement Employees with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “workers who took the mindfulness class reported feeling much better. They had less prolonged fatigue — that feeling of exhaustion that doesn’t go away even after having a chance to rest. They also felt less […]
Improve Prisoner’s Physical and Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “inmates participating in a 20-24 week meditation program showed a reduction in trouble sleeping, improved anger management capabilities, and lower levels of stress and anxiety.” – Mindfulness Strategies Around 2 ¼ million people are incarcerated in the United […]