Mindfulness and Meditation Practices: Assessing the Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Institutionalized Older Adults, Particularly During Times of Heightened Stress like the COVID-19 Pandemic

EasyChair Preprint 13254

Abstract

The present abstract aims to explore the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among institutionalized older adults, with a specific focus on periods of heightened stress such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Mindfulness-based interventions have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential to enhance well-being and mental health. This abstract reviews the existing literature on mindfulness and meditation practices, assessing their effectiveness in improving the psychological well-being of institutionalized older adults facing stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges for institutionalized older adults, including increased isolation, fear, and uncertainty. These stressors can have detrimental effects on mental health, leading to elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness-based interventions, centered around cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance, offer a promising approach to alleviate these negative psychological outcomes.

Keyphrases: Meditation, Mindfulness, Practices

@booklet{EasyChair:13254,
  author    = {Louis Frank and Saleh Mohamed},
  title     = {Mindfulness and Meditation Practices: Assessing the Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Institutionalized Older Adults, Particularly During Times of Heightened Stress like the COVID-19 Pandemic},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13254},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}