MindOwl

Meditation Training

Author : Filipe Bastos

MindOwl Founder - My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London.  I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). I've spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.

The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Automating Cell Line Development

Creating biologic drugs starts with cell line development—a process where cells are engineered to produce therapeutic proteins. It’s a critical step for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, but it’s no walk in the park. Traditionally, it’s been a hands-on, time-consuming task. With the push for faster, more dependable drug production, automation is stepping into the spotlight.  […]

How Specialized Social Workers Improve Emotional Health in Vulnerable Populations

Social workers, like nurses, have the opportunity to specialize almost endlessly. Not only does this add depth to an already incredibly rewarding profession, but it also helps them better serve their communities. People arrive on a caseworker list for a wide range of reasons. One degree or a single certification isn’t enough to properly capture […]

Mindful Communication Strategies for Supporting Loved Ones with Depression

Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash When someone we care about struggles with depression, finding the right words and actions to support them can feel like navigating through unfamiliar territory. In the United States alone, approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021—representing 8.3% of the adult population. The desire […]

Understanding The Difference: Psychiatrist Vs Therapist Explained

Choosing between a psychiatrist and a therapist might leave you confused. Some may question which mental health professional suits them the best. The significant difference is how they’re trained and their method of approach. Psychiatrists are qualified medical practitioners who can prescribe drugs and provide therapy for mental health conditions. Therapists, on the other hand, offer talking therapy to help manage […]

Dealing with Difficult Emotions: A Mindful Guide on Facing Your Feelings

Difficult emotions are unpleasant to deal with. They make functioning in your daily life hard, interfere with achieving your needs and goals, and can increase your stress levels. While people do not strive to feel sadness, anger, jealousy, fear, and anxiety, these emotions serve a purpose – an important one, too.  Experiencing ‘negative’ emotions can […]

Outpatient Mental Health Programs: Balancing Treatment with Daily Life

When you want to recover from mental illness, you have to choose many pathways depending on your needs and preferences. However, choosing outpatient mental health treatment will give you more accessibility and flexibility. Meanwhile, there are many stigmas regarding mental health treatments. Hence, many people hesitate to get help, even in their cases. So, if […]

Common Errors In Thinking: Understanding Cognitive Distortions In CBT

Our minds occasionally become entangled in unfavourable thoughts, causing us to stumble into cognitive distortions or thinking traps. There are 17 habitual errors we commit in our thought processing. This guide aims to aid in spotting and tackling these mistakes via useful methods like journaling and engaging activities. These approaches facilitate a deeper understanding of your thought patterns and pave […]

The Importance Of Managing Cognitive Distortions For Mental Health

Therapy functions as a transformative source that helps people gain personal advancement while recovering their mental health. Doing all the necessary work does not always prevent experiencing getting stuck. The existence of cognitive distortions functions as one possible explanation for feeling stuck because these deep-seated automatic thought patterns change the way our experiences appear to […]

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