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Role of Mindfulness in Stress Management


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Academic life of an adolescent is marked by complex challenges, motivations and problems, which make it stressful. Importance of mindfulness in stress management among youth was studied by assessing the stress level before and after exposure to mindfulness- based program. Results suggest a significant reduction in the stress level after exposure to mindfulness program that was based on Indian knowledge system.

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Stress Management, Mindfulness, Youth.
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Authors

Sangeeta Kamath
Ramnivas Ruia College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract


Academic life of an adolescent is marked by complex challenges, motivations and problems, which make it stressful. Importance of mindfulness in stress management among youth was studied by assessing the stress level before and after exposure to mindfulness- based program. Results suggest a significant reduction in the stress level after exposure to mindfulness program that was based on Indian knowledge system.

Keywords


Stress Management, Mindfulness, Youth.

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