Mindfulness for Visual Snow

Описание: This video explains how mindfulness can be used as a supportive approach for Visual Snow Syndrome. It describes mindfulness as a way of training attention, awareness, and stress regulation, rather than trying to suppress visual symptoms. The video outlines how mindfulness practices may help shift attention away from visual noise, improve sensory filtering (salience), support sleep, and change background thought patterns through their influence on attention networks and the default mode network. It also addresses common questions about mindfulness, including whether a quiet mind is required, and introduces different types of practices such as attention training, open awareness, breath anchoring, and mindful movement.


Key Moments In This Episode
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00:00 Mindfulness as a tool for helping Visual Snow Syndrome
00:13 Research on Mindfulness for Visual Snow Syndrome
00:23 The 3 networks relevant to Mindfulness & VSS: Salience, Attention, Default Mode
01:22 Mindfulness for Brain Health
01:34 Dr Victor Frankl "between stimulus and response" quote
02:26 What is Mindfulness?
03:04 "My mind is too busy" Challenge
03:39 What type of Mindfulness practices for VSS?
04:18 Body Scan practice
04:27 Open Awareness practice
04:47 Mindful Movement practice
05:01 Mindfulness resources on my channel


RESOURCES
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VSS RESEARCH PAPERS -

Wong SH, Wingrove J. Mindfulness and MBCT-vision (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy modified for visual symptoms) for visual snow syndrome: a therapeutic perspective. Front Neurol. 2025 Jul 1;16:1596642. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1596642. PMID: 40667470
= FREE to DOWNLOAD
= LINK: https://bit.ly/vss-mindfulness-framework
= NOTES: This paper shares the concepts behind our treatment strategies for Visual Snow Syndrome. This is an academic paper written for healthcare professionals

Wong SH, et al. Visual Snow Syndrome Improves With Modulation of Resting-State Functional MRI Connectivity After Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: An Open-Label Feasibility Study. J Neuroophthalmol. 2024 Mar 1;44(1):112-118. doi: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000002013. Epub 2023 Nov 15. PMID: 37967050
= FREE to DOWNLOAD
= LINK: https://bit.ly/vss-mindfulness-study2022
= NOTES: This is the first research study to show that Mindfulness can change the brain networks and improve Visual Snow Syndrome.


MINDFULNESS BOOK -
= Title: Mindfulness for Brain Health
= Notes: I wrote this book to show how people can implement mindfulness into their daily lives easily.
= Available in print, audiobook and eBook formats where all good books are sold
= LEARN MORE: https://books2read.com/mindfulness-br...

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ABOUT Dr Sui Wong
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Neurologist (MD FRCP) on a mission to inspire a movement for better brain health.

Because better brain health supports better wellbeing.
And better wellbeing creates a ripple effect that benefits individuals, families, communities, and beyond.
Making the world a better place for all.

I am a practising medical doctor (MD FRCP) working as a Neurologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and am an active neuroscience researcher. My research work is inspired by questions arising from my busy clinical practice.

I am grateful that my clinical and research work has been recognised with awards, including the J. Lawton Smith 2025 Award for the most impactful Neuro-Ophthalmology research.

I am also an author and speaker, creating public-facing health content in my spare time.

I started this journey of creating public-facing content because I realised that if the lifestyle tips I shared with people in my clinic consultations had been implemented before they met me, they could have avoided getting sick or been less severely affected.

That is what drives me with this mission: to make a positive impact.

I am here to inspire and empower people with science-backed strategies to improve their brain health and well-being, informed by my clinical experience and research.

Thank you.


DISCLAIMER -
This channel is for educational purposes only and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Its aim is to inspire you to take action for your health and wellbeing. The content shared here is separate from my clinical duties as a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist, and my academic work as a clinician-neuroscientist, though informed by my experience and expertise in both.