A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1992; 149(7):946–943) examined the effects of a meditation-based relaxation program in 22 people with anxiety or panic disorder. Participants completed self-assessment questionnaires and were also evaluated by therapists before and during the program.
The intervention consisted of 20 structured meditation sessions. By the end of the study, 20 of the 22 participants experienced meaningful reductions in anxiety, and these improvements were maintained during the follow-up period. The researchers also observed that the greatest benefits occurred in people who practiced meditation regularly, rather than using it only during episodes of acute anxiety.
While meditation is not a substitute for appropriate medical or mental health care when needed, it is a simple, low-cost strategy that may help lower stress levels and support better emotional well-being when practiced consistently.
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1992; 149(7):946–943) examined the effects of a meditation-based relaxation program in 22 individuals diagnosed with anxiety or panic disorder. Participants were evaluated using self-assessment questionnaires and therapist ratings before and during the intervention.
