Mindfulness Therapies May Be Cost-Effective for the Treatment of Mental Illness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “[Mindfulness] is a cost-saving alternative to treatment as usual over the trial duration from both a healthcare and a societal perspective for patients with a diagnosis of depression, anxiety or stress and adjustment disorders.” – Sanjib […]
Improve Major Depressive Disorder with Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness meditation may help to prevent major depressive disorder in people with subclinical depression.” – Jasmin Collier Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of the population. Major depression can be quite […]
Mindfulness Practice Quality not Quantity Predicts Psychological Improvement By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Ultimately, engaging in mindfulness meditation cultivates our ability to both focus and broaden our attention, which is a practical way to elicit psychological well-being.” – Jennifer Wolkin Over the last several decades, research and anecdotal experiences have accumulated […]
Relieve Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By developing a routine meditation practice, clients can use the technique whenever they start to feel overwhelmed by negative emotions. When sadness occurs and starts to bring up the usual negative associations that trigger relapse […]
Employ Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Addictions By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. ‘A fact that many don’t know yet is that mindfulness is currently the most effective treatment in the world for overcoming addictions.“ – Judson Brewer Substance abuse is a major health and social problem. There are estimated 22.2 […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Fewer Worries about Cessation of the Use of Sleeping Pills for Insomnia By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If insomnia is at the root of your sleepless nights, it may be worth trying meditation. The deep relaxation technique has been shown to increase sleep time, improve sleep quality, and make it […]
Reduce Use and Improve the Mental Health of Adults with Stimulant Addiction with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When stimulant users attempt to quit, some of the most frequent complaints have to do with intolerable feelings of depression, sadness, and anxiety, conditions that often lead people to drop out of treatment […]
Slightly Improve Substance Use Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “though it may seem paradoxical, by increasing your ability to accept and tolerate the present moment, you become more able to make needed changes in your life. . . Also, practicing balanced emotional responses can reduce your stress level, and anxiety and stress are often triggers for substance abuse and […]
Improve Addiction Rehabilitation with Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “ACT looks at a psychological problem in terms of something “physical” in the way, such as a rock that can be moved, or a detour taken around, or a garden plot that needs to be weeded so plants […]
Improve Substance Abuse Treatment with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It is most often the mind’s interpretation of a stressful life event, not the event itself, that creates the urgent need to get instant relief and leads to substance use or other unwanted behaviors. Mindfulness practices provide a break from stress, […]