Research studies are suggesting that in addition to conventional therapies (such as medication etc.) help may be available for run-away thoughts and depressive ruminations through mind-body based techniques such as mindfulness. Mindfulness is an intentional capacity to pay attention to the present moment without any judgment. In depressive disorder, it is the repetitive ruminations whichRead more
PARMJIT SINGH, PhD
Post Traumatic Stresses (PTSD) shows up in a variety of ways because of personal circumstances (assaults, accidents, sudden loss of a loved one, systematic or racialized discrimination etc.) to global situations (wars, natural disasters, etc.). Regardless of what the cause or reason, individuals suffering from PTSD are vulnerable to various mental and physical challenges, includingRead more
Waiting, especially during moments which can potentially have a significant impact on the course of life, is generally torturous. However, folks who are not optimistic or mostly think in worst case scenarios, the effect of uncertainty on them is even worse. They tend to find themselves catastrophizing about almost everything. As mindfulness is all aboutRead more
Research suggests that training in mindfulness meditation improves behaviour outcomes of executive functioning of the brain such as working memory, attention, emotional regulation, cognitive control and decision-making process. Better executive functions are indication of healthy decision-making and emotional control and a boon for organizational success and stewardship. Most of executive lapse are often tied toRead more
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