Handbook of Research on Clinical Applications of Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Mental Health
Author | : Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 2021-08-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781799886846 |
ISBN-13 | : 1799886840 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Mental health has been a growing concern in society but recently has further come to light due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on societal well-being. With mental health issues such as depression on the rise, professionals need to implement new techniques that are effective in reducing psychological problems and enhancing psychological well-being. The integration of meditation and mindfulness techniques presents new methods for providing psychological intervention to alleviate psychological distress. Clinical Applications of Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Mental Health presents mindfulness-based interventions in clinical and non-clinical conditions. This book disseminates evidence-based practices in the area of meditation and mindfulness to mental health professionals for the advancement of the mental health discipline and the benefit of students and trainees. Covering topics including mindful parenting, mediation, trauma-informed work, and psychological trauma recovery, this book is essential for mental health practitioners, therapists, psychologists, counselors, meditation specialists, professionals, students, researchers, and academicians.