Role of mindfulness in stress management

Pages: 688-690
Sangeeta Kamath (Ramnivas Ruia College, Mumbai, Maharashtra)

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.