Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) reduce emotional dysregulation and improve emotional regulation, coping skills, and neurological functioning in adolescents. Emotional dysregulation—frequent, intense emotions with poor coping—is a key concern during adolescence, linked to mental health challenges. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines found that MBIs, which cultivate nonjudgmental present-moment awareness, effectively enhance self-regulation of emotions and behavior. The findings suggest MBIs can serve as both a preventative and therapeutic strategy for adolescent mental health.
Misinformation about Dissociative Trance Disorder (DTD) delays diagnosis and treatment for adolescent girls in India. In-depth interviews with six girls and young women in Sikkim revealed three major themes: challenges in seeking diagnosis and treatment, emotional and psychological struggles, and support and healing journeys. Cultural beliefs, reliance on exorcism, and insufficient healthcare training contribute to the problem. Awareness campaigns are needed to correct misconceptions and promote accurate understanding among parents, communities, and providers. Culturally sensitive approaches and collaboration among stakeholders are crucial for improving care, while balancing respect for individual faith with evidence-based interventions.