Mindfulness Interventions in Neurological Disease
Mindfulness Interventions in Neurological Disease
Categories: Lectures and Seminars
2203 Dunton Tower
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON
Contact Information
Jim Davies, x1109, jim@jimdavies.org
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About this Event
Host Organization: Institute of Cognitive Science
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Lisa Walker of The Ottawa Hospital will be giving the talk “Mindfulness Interventions in Neurological Disease” at noon in room 2203 of Dunton Tower.
http://carleton.ca/ics/andrew-brook-distinguished-lecture-series/colloquia-2015-2016/
Abstract of talk:
Mindfulness is defined as the awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Mindfulness interventions to assist individuals in coping with stress have been available for decades, but in the recent past these principles have become more mainstream given their profile in the media. Such methods are being applied to assist people with a variety of medical conditions. Research has demonstrated that individuals undergoing mindfulness interventions benefit from reduced psychological distress, but also show both structural and functional brain changes. These principles are now being investigated in individuals suffering from neurological disease. The current presentation will discuss mindfulness interventions and their impact on the brain and cognitive functioning. Applications in specific neurological populations will also be discussed as well as plans for a randomized treatment trial in multiple sclerosis.