Dr. Marie-Therese O’Neill – MB, MRCPI, MRC Psych, FRCPC is a private psychiatrist in Halifax. Originally from Dublin she came to Halifax in 1990 and worked at the Nova Scotia Hospital before setting up a private practice just over 10 years ago. Dr. O’Neill who practices mindfulness meditation herself has become very interested in how this form of meditation can change our brains in a positive way. In her experience she has seen how this can be so empowering for patients including those suffering from anxiety and recurrent depression. Currently depression is increasing significantly worldwide and Dr. O’Neill is committed to working collaboratively in educating physicians and community regarding the well researched benefits of this type of practice especially in promoting mental health and fostering resilience.

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