John McIntosh and Elizabeth McIntosh
Mackay Superclinics and Exqisit Life Foundation, Australia
Keynote: Clin Exp Psychol
Statement of the Problem:
With the impacts of mental
illness and suicide rates rising
across communities, practical
solutions are needed to save
lives. This research was used to
measure if Positive Mindfulness
Cognition and the TUFMINDs
App created measurable
changes in attitudes, coping
skills, mental illness scores,
workplace function, and mental
resilience to assess potential
benefits for community
interventions.
Methodology & Theoretical
Orientation: Aims: Before and
after scores of: (i) Individuals
actual versus perceived
optimism scores (LOT-R) (ii)
Mental resilience scores (BRC
score) (iii) Depression, anxiety
and stress scores (DASS-21) and
perceived stress levels at work
(iv) Workplace atmosphere,
engagement, trust, and
communication. PMC is a
dynamic structured mindfulness
process that improves an
individualâ??s awareness of their
negative thoughts and has a
structured process to change
those into positive alternatives.
It also provides positive
communication skills, cultural
standards, elimination of drama,
gossip and sarcasm and positive
management of conflict and
complaints. The studies were
performed in 570 individuals in
multiple workplaces.
Conclusion & Significance:
Individuals are 15% less positive
than they think they are.
This score fell by a dramatic
40% when faced with every
day (non-critical) challenges.
This research shows that the
program is effective at all the
above parameters consistent
and across multiple worksites.
This results in individuals being
more resilient with a lower risk
of mental illness and suicide.
Additionally, it improves
individuals willingness to
enquire and take action when
faced with a suicidal person. The
potential to benefit individuals,
businesses and communities
are huge. Further research
to confirm these numbers is
required.
John McIntosh is an Australian medical specialist and Elizabeth McIntosh is known as the “Positivity Expert” from her decades of experience. She is a Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. (Metaphysics), an Ordained Minister, fitness trainer, meditation teacher, Reiki Master, NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapist. They are both authors, entrepreneurs, international motivational speakers, radio presenters, and humanitarians. Together they created “Positive Mindfulness Cognition” and TUFMINDs – Life Rescue App, free mental wellbeing and suicide intervention program. Success has been seen globally and even in Bali’s notorious Kerobokan Prison! They have also co-authored award-winning and best-selling books, ‘Mastering Negative Impulsive Thoughts’ and ‘CEO Principles’. They are also multi-award winners for business, community and medical. They funded the creation of TUFMINDs App themselves and give it away for FREE to create effective solutions for suicide reduction and psychosomatic illnesses created by negativity and want to share the benefits widely.
E-mail: drjohnmcintosh@tpg.com.au
