Reduce the Symptoms of Schizophrenia with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Research shows that some mindfulness-based interventions for psychotic symptoms can afford people a greater acceptance and insight into their experiences. They can also reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression which often accompany, and may exacerbate, psychotic disorders.” – […]
Improve the Quality of Sleep with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi significantly improved sleep quality for healthy patients and those with chronic health conditions. Their physical performance and psychological well being improved compared with the control group. Along with better sleep, came a reduction in pain. “ – […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence and anxiety as well as mitigate physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbance.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Improve Physiological Symptoms Related to Anxiety in Remitted Depression with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Through mindfulness, individuals start to see their thoughts as less powerful. These distorted thoughts – such as “I always make mistakes” or “I’m a horrible person” – start to hold less weight. . . We ‘experience’ […]
Reduce Anxiety with Anapanasati (Breath) Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Even a few minutes of meditation everyday can give you the space you need to reflect on your anxiety, calm your nerves, and allow you to create a retreat away from hectic modern life.” – Natural Anxiety Meds Anxiety at […]
Improve Adolescent Social Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The power of a mindfulness practice, however, may come in the realization that one can live a meaningful life even with social anxiety.” – Jason Drwal It is a common human phenomenon that being in a social situation can […]
Improve Schizophrenia with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Research shows that some mindfulness-based interventions for psychotic symptoms can afford people a greater acceptance and insight into their experiences. They can also reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression which often accompany, and may exacerbate, psychotic disorders.” – Adrianna Mendrek Schizophrenia […]
Improve Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, their Caregivers, and the Agency with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness practices could be helpful for these caregivers because they encourage a nonjudgmental interpretation of their child’s situation, and increased acceptance of their reality.” – Emily Nauman There is a tremendous demand […]
Mindfulness Improves the Emotion Regulation in Patients with Schizophrenia By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness treatments do not aim to decrease the occurrence or severity of the symptoms of psychosis, but by helping to reduce the distress people experience, many of these treatments help indirectly to alleviate psychotic symptoms as well.” – […]
Improve Balance in Parkinson’s Disease with Tai Chi and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to easing balance problems, and possibly other symptoms, tai chi can help ease stress and anxiety and strengthen all parts of the body, with few if any harmful side effects. . . with Parkinson’s disease.” […]