Improve the Physical and Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It turns out that 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 […]
Therapeutic Alliance is Important for Mindfulness Training to Improve the Psychological Health of Cancer Patients By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Both face-to-face and internet-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) reduced psychological distress compared with usual care in patients with cancer.” – Matthew Stenger Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact […]
Have Higher Job Satisfaction with Cancer Survivors with Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Although addressing spiritual concerns is often considered an end-of-life issue, such concerns may arise at any time after diagnosis. Acknowledging the importance of these concerns and addressing them, even briefly, at diagnosis may facilitate better adjustment throughout the […]
Reduce Suicide Risk in Young Adults with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The pain of depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne. The prevention of many suicides will continue to be hindered until […]
Improve Cancer Patients Physical and Psychological Health with Spiritual Care By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spirituality and religion can be important to the well-being of people who have cancer, enabling them to better cope with the disease. Spirituality and religion may help patients and families find deeper meaning and experience a sense […]
Improve Personal Growth in Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness and Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “religion and spirituality can help cancer patients find meaning in their illness and provide comfort in the face of fear.” – American Cancer Society Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Psilocybin By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Our research has shown that, in a medically controlled setting with expert screening and preparation, psilocybin can relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression often found in patients with a cancer diagnosis.” – Heffter Research Institute Psychedelic […]
Reduce Suicide with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The pain of depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne. The prevention of many suicides will continue to be hindered until there is a general awareness […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A cancer diagnosis brings an awareness of the preciousness of life,” Fine explains. “And mindfulness can help us to experience that precious life with greater clarity, balance, and gratitude, one moment at a time.” – Micki Fine Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on […]
Therapeutic Alliance is Important for Success in Treating Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Compared with [treatment as usual], MBCT and eMBCT were similarly effective in reducing psychological distress in a sample of distressed heterogeneous patients with cancer.” – Felix Compen Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]