2022 study of 953 US meditators found potential harm to mental health from mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness meditation, a Buddhist-based practice, may have negative effects on mental health. The Dharmatrāta Meditation Scripture, dating back 1,500 years, warns of symptoms like depression, anxiety, and psychosis after meditation. Recent scientific research confirms adverse effects are not rare, with a 2022 study involving 953 US meditators showing potential harm to mental health.
July 19, 2024
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