1Clinical Psychologist, Dept of Psychiatry, Himalayan Inst. of Medical Sciences, Deharadun
2Associate Professor, Yoga & Philosophy, RINPAS, Kanke, Ranchi,(Jh)
3Prof. & Head, Dept of Clinical Psychology, RINPAS, Kanke, Ranchi,(Jh)
Online published on 17 February, 2014.
Adolescent mental health has always been challenge for mental health professionals. Various techniques of yoga are the traditional and one of the oldest interventional system to cope with various stressors and developing positive mental health. The present study aimed to see the effect of Yoga Nidra and Vedic Mantras on psychological wellbeing of school children. The 32 school going adolescents were selected for the study and they were given structure yogic procedure. Result shows that Yoga Nidra and Vedic Mantras were found significantly effective on psychological well-being, school performance and stress and anxiety. It was also effective on developing self awareness. Parents, Teachers and Students self observation reveals significant improvement in sense of well-being vitality, low mood and anxiety.
Cognition, Cognitive Functions, Schizophrenia, Psychotherapeutic Intervention, Psychological Disability
