Improve Mental Health in Medical Residents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “increasing physician resilience, or the ability to “bounce back” from experiences such as burnout, has been shown to have a significant positive impact on patient care and physician wellbeing. . . benefits include improved quality of care, reduced errors […]
Sustain Attention, Vigilance, and Energy in Nurses with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As attention is rooted more firmly in the present and less on the past and/or future, depression, rumination, and anxiety decrease,” the article explains. “The resulting effect is energy that was once spent clinging to the past or […]
Improve Dementia Caregiver Psychological Health and Stress with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “people who care for family members with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the home experienced a decrease in perceived stress and mood disturbance when practicing Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR).” – Heather Stang Dementia is a progressive […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Toxic emotions disrupt the workplace, and mindfulness increases your awareness of these destructive patterns, helping you recognize them before they run rampant. It’s a way of reprogramming your mind to think in healthier, less stressful, ways.” – Drew Hansen Work is very important for our health […]
Reduce Anxiety by Coloring Mindfully By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Researchers have discovered that coloring activities help relax the amygdala – the section of the brain that is activated in situations where you feel stressed or scared. Simultaneously, coloring activates the parts of the brain that support creativity. . . those who […]
Improve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Overall, there is a lot of evidence supporting mindfulness as a treatment approach for adults with PTSD, and a recent burgeoning literature corroborating positive neurological changes is following suit.” – Jennifer Wolkin Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has […]
Improve Pain Responding in Adolescents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness was a significant predictor of both real-world and experimental pain outcomes. Adolescents who were more mindful tended to experience less interference in their day-to-day life as a result of pain. Additionally, . . . more mindful adolescents reported less […]
Improve Dementia Patient Caregiver Mental Health and Reduce Stress with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “To my mother, I owe the experience of being with her since the beginning of her dementia, and the ability to notice what a difference mindfulness practice made in our relationship. From feeling only grief, to […]
Treat Physical Health Conditions with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of research now links the Eastern practice to improved conditions for serious ailments, from diabetes to heart disease to cancer. How? By “treating the whole person… so they can live in greater health and joy.” – Shauna Shapiro […]
Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “MBSR may reduce hippocampal atrophy and improve functional connectivity in the same areas of the brain most affected by Alzheimer’s disease. MBSR is a relatively simple intervention, with very little downside that may provide real promise for these individuals who […]