AUTHOR(S): Antriksha Verma, Mrityunjay Patidar and Narendra Shanker Tripathi

ABSTRACT:
Adolescence represents a critical developmental period characterized by heightened vulnerability to stress and emerging mental health challenges. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as promising non-pharmacological approaches for stress reduction in this population. This review synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and mechanistic studies examining the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in reducing stress among adolescents. The evidence indicates that MBIs produce small to moderate effects on anxiety and stress reduction in adolescents (Cohen's d ranging from 0.11 to 0.35). Notably, universal school based programs demonstrate variable efficacy, with selective or targeted interventions showing greater promise for high-risk adolescents. Neurobiological mechanisms include modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, enhanced emotion regulation, and reduced rumination. This review highlights key implementation considerations and identifies research gaps requiring further investigation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2025.v10.i2h.1837

Pages: 582-586  |  67 Views  35 Downloads