Nicholas Van Dam
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Nicholas Van Dam
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Associate Professor & Director @contemplateuom.bsky.social, University of Melbourne | Study Mindfulness, Meditation, Anxiety , Depression, Mental Heath, & Decision-making 🧘🏼‍♂️❤️‍🩹🧠🤕
‼️ New research ‼️ from our group: unexpected or difficult experiences are the rule rather than the exception in #meditation. Potential to help also means potential to harm. For this reason, we need to take this powerful practice seriously and ensure practices are evidence-based & tradition-informed.
January 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here’s my Scholar Goggler
November 22, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Made a little bit of Wisconsin 🇺🇸Christmas 🎄🎅 in Australia 🇦🇺this year.
December 21, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Haven't had a chance to post this but researchers @ContemplateUoM have developed a new scale to measure unusual experiences and #AdverseEvents as a result of #meditation. Currently under review - #Preprint available here: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/3ht95
November 23, 2024 at 7:03 AM
What exactly is the optimal control condition when considering how well equine therapy works via clinical trial and why is it not this…?
November 23, 2024 at 7:11 AM
From my presentation, “When mindfulness is too much and not enough” among an inspiring collection of speakers on #Mindfulness at the launch of @thichnhathanh Center for Mindfulness @HarvardChanSPH Photo Credit: @dave_vago
November 23, 2024 at 7:11 AM
The sights in La Jolla, California are pretty amazing! @ContemResearch @ContemplateUoM
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Busy day for @ContemplateUoM staff during inaugural @ContemResearch Conference! Placebo, dose-response, philosophical examination, and reviews of efficacy in #mindfulness and Christian #meditation. What a time to be working on/in Contemplative Studies!
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Dr Julieta Galante presents a framework for #Mindfulness meditative development. We need to better understand what people experience and do beyond initial #meditation instruction ⁦@ContemResearch⁩ ⁦@ContemplateUoM⁩
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Bronfenbrenner shout-outs at ⁦@ContemResearch⁩ session on bridging implementation gap. Who’s problem is #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing? Are we wrongly targeting individuals to address societal problems? @CherylGiscombe⁩ ⁦@WillemKuyken⁩ ⁦ ⁦@Linda_E_Carlson⁩
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
⁦@_JonathanDavies⁩ and Julieta Galante presenting on Unusual Experiences in #meditation on the opening day of ⁦@ContemResearch⁩ Conference. Unusual experiences are more common and nuanced than previously believed ⁦@ContemplateUoM⁩ #ISCR2023
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
-23 C (feels like -38 C) Wisconsin 🇺🇸 welcoming me home for #Christmas from Australia 🇦🇺
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
I made it to the end of my work year! 2022 has been a long one. Looking forward to a snowy holiday with family in 🇺🇸. First time back in 3+ years.
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Carter is feeling festive
November 23, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Are we still pretending that “dispositional #mindfulness” is a thing?
November 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Thrilled to have ⁦@WillemKuyken⁩ from ⁦@OMC_mindfulness⁩ join us today ⁦@ContemplateUoM⁩ ⁦@UniMelb⁩ to discuss #MyriadProject results about effectiveness (or lack thereof) of school-based #mindfulness
November 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Finished watching @PixarSoul with my son this morning. This line really got to me.
November 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Meet some of the exceptional invited speakers. The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is taking place this November (online, in-person options being arranged)!

Learn more, submit an abstract, or register now:
https://www.icmmelbourne2022.org/
November 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Excited to receive this in the mail today. ⁦@ContemplateUoM⁩ wants to ensure people from all backgrounds, orientations, and abilities feel safe to explore Contemplative practice and ideas w/ us. Let us know how we can ensure #inclusivity
November 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM
The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is back! Join experts from scientific, spiritual and religious traditions to further our understanding of contemplative science, compassion and mindfulness.

Get your early-bird registration here: http://icmmelbourne2022.org
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Awoke from a nap to find that members of my lab had left a #COVID care package! What a thoughtful group. So happy that I get to be part of their academic and personal journeys! @Psychunimelb @UniMelbMDHS @UniMelb
November 23, 2024 at 8:38 AM
After incredible vigilance and caution for over 2 yrs, this happened to my 6 yr old this morning. 🤬
November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
So, anything interesting happening in the United States right now?
November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Dog has been staring at me like this for at least 30min. He definitely had a position on #DaylightSavings. Someone (me) made it up to prevent him eating!
November 23, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Wow, some meaningful reform at @nhmrc! Now, let's get gov't to double the budget so that the Australian people and economy can benefit from the massive return on investment!
November 23, 2024 at 9:09 AM