Some Mild Unpleasant Events Occur as a Result of Mindfulness-Based Programs By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Potential side effects are often front and center when considering taking medicine for physical or mental conditions, but information is less clear with treatments like meditation that don’t come in pill form.” – Marianne Spoon […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Healthcare Worker Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The therapeutic applications of mindfulness are considerable and its impact on clinical practice itself appears to be profound. Indeed, several commentators characterize mindfulness as inciting nothing short of a revolution in the way we conduct our mental lives […]
Relieve Maternal Perinatal Depression with Smartphone-Based Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the ideal treatment plan for perinatal depression and anxiety often includes mindfulness techniques.” – Edith Gettes The period of pregnancy is a time of intense physiological and psychological change. Anxiety, depression, and fear are quite common during pregnancy. More than […]
Mindfulness-Based Therapies Benefits are Greatly Affected by Social Factors in Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Designed to deliberately focus a person’s attention on the present experience in a way that is non-judgmental, mindfulness-based interventions, whether offered individually or in a group setting, may offer benefit to people seeking therapy for any number of concerns.” […]
Focused Meditation has Superior Effectiveness for Emotional Disorders By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditation can help you relax and reduce stress. It can also help you disengage from stressful or anxious thoughts, and better control your mood.” – Healthline Meditation training has been shown to improve health and well-being. It has also been found to […]
Change the Brain to Improve Emotion Regulation in Bereaved Individuals with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It takes a boat load of self-compassion to allow oneself to feel whatever it is you are feeling at any given time, without judgment, without comparison relative to another’s explicit portrayal of their own process. […]
Improve Major Depression in the Real World with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Depression is not only the most common mental illness, it’s also one of the most tenacious. Up to 80 percent of people who experience a major depressive episode may relapse. Drugs may lose their effectiveness over time, if […]
Improve Mental and Physical Health in Anxious, Depressed Patients with Mindfulness and Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You might think ‘I’m late, I might lose my job if I don’t get there on time, and it will be a disaster!’ Mindfulness teaches you to recognize, ‘Oh, there’s that thought again. I’ve […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Mindfulness Taught over the Internet By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are very well-suited to a mindfulness practice.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings […]
Improve Mindfulness’ Benefits for Cancer Survivors with Smart-Messaging By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer is a traumatic event that changes a person’s life. Utilizing mindfulness tools can provide peace and hope. Practicing mindfulness on a daily basis can assist with long term effects of happiness and positivity.” – Erin Murphy-Wilczek Receiving […]