Meditation for Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Treatment.
Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association – December 01, 2024
Source: PubMed
Summary
Mindfulness meditation emerges as a powerful tool for treating anxiety, with evidence supporting its effectiveness after just 8 weeks of practice. An extensive literature review highlighted various mindfulness techniques, including mindful breathing and yogic meditation, as safe and cost-effective interventions. With a diverse array of studies examined, the findings indicate that integrating mindfulness practices into primary care can significantly aid patients grappling with anxiety, offering them accessible strategies to enhance their mental well-being.
Abstract
This comprehensive integrated literature review provides evidence-based information on mindfulness meditation as a primary care treatment for anxiety. A variety of databases were utilized for article collection including MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Plus with full text, Cochrane library, APA PsycInfo, APA PsycTests, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and PsycARTICLES. Research suggests anxiety can be treated effectively with a minimum of 8 weeks of meditation practice. Meditation is a cost effective and safe treatment modality that can be incorporated into the care of patients struggling with anxiety.