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10 |
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May 2026
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Department of Human Excellence
NGM College, Pollachi
The mental health of college students has become a major concern due to academic pressure, emotional instability, technological distractions and social expectations. Students that possess psychological resilience are better able to handle stress, hardship and emotional difficulties. Meditation has become a comprehensive practice that supports mental stability, emotional well-being, focus and stress reduction. By examining the psychological, physiological, and scholastic advantages of meditation, this study investigates how it helps college students develop psychological resilience. The study emphasizes how regular meditation practices lower stress and anxiety in contemporary educational settings while enhancing emotional regulation, self-awareness, coping skills and mental health. The article examines several types of meditation, the main stressors that students face, the scientific evidence that supports meditation practices and the significance of incorporating meditation-based interventions into institutions of higher learning. Regular meditation practices greatly enhance emotional control, focus, self-awareness, coping strategies and general mental health, according to research findings. Additionally, meditation fosters resilience and optimistic thinking while lowering symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. According to the study's findings, meditation can be a useful preventative and therapeutic tactic for improving students' psychological resilience and general well-being in contemporary society.
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Mental health and psychological resilience are more crucial in modern times among college students because of the rising levels of academic stress, emotional instability, social pressure, and digital distractions. A straightforward yet effective method for enhancing emotional equilibrium, focus, self-awareness, and stress reduction is meditation. Students who regularly meditate are more resilient, self-assured, and capable of handling difficult situations. According to scientific research, meditation has a positive impact on mental health, emotional control, and brain function. Higher education settings can be made healthier and more encouraging by incorporating meditation. As stress levels in contemporary society continue to rise, meditation continues to be a useful strategy for long-term mental health and personal development.
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