Mindfulness Training is Effective when Learned over the Internet. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “online mindfulness/stress management programs can be as effective as real-world programs, delivered at a fraction of the cost. . . . online programs could make mindfulness more accessible to underserved populations—as long as they have a computer and […]
“Needless anxiety and stress cannot burden us if the thoughts don’t enter our mind. And fortunately, we are only capable of focusing on one thing at a time. When you’re aware of only what you’re working on and the sensations of your body, conscious worry is not possible.” – Jordan Bates Anxiety disorders are […]
Reduce Dysfunctional Eating with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor.” ~Chinese Proverb Around 30 million people in the United States of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder: either anorexia nervosa, bulimia, or binge eating […]
Virtual Mindfulness Training Improves Well-Being By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spending too much time planning, problem solving, daydreaming, or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It also can make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Practicing mindfulness exercises, on the other hand, can help you […]
Improve Sleep in Patients with Mental Disorders with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Not getting enough sleep skews our ability to regulate our emotions. In the long run, this can increase our risk of developing a mental health condition. In turn, conditions such as anxiety and depression may cause further sleep […]
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 […]
Mindfulness Reduces Smartphone Addiction By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As a culture, we are slowly beginning to devalue wellness and prioritize productivity at the expense of our health. This creates an unhealthy reliance on digital devices.” – Alfred James Over the last few decades, the internet has gone from a rare […]
Improve Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Symptoms with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness can help people train themselves to get unstuck from a vicious cycle of negative thinking, often a cornerstone of trauma.” – Jennifer Wolkin Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that 60% of men […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep and Cognition with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga can improve your sleep, increase mindfulness, relieve anxiety and even help you stick to healthy habits in other aspects of your life.” – Corey Stieg Modern society has become more around-the-clock and more complex producing considerable pressure and stress […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients during Covid-19 with a Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness meditation might be a viable low-cost intervention to mitigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis and future pandemics.” – Julie Lei Zhu Mindfulness training has been shown to improve health and well-being in healthy […]