Promoting Students' Mental Well-being Through Buddhist Teachings

Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of Buddhist meditation coaching in improving the mental health of college students. Through the assessment of baseline mental health and the implementation of a comprehensive intervention combining Buddhist teachings with educational practices, significant improvements were observed in mental health indicators among the meditation group compared to the control group. A 12-week mindfulness meditation program within the intervention demonstrated positive effects on adult ADHD scores and ego identity. These findings suggest that Buddhist meditation coaching can be a valuable adjunct to traditional mental health treatments for college students. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impacts and broader applicability of these findings.

These objectives of the study are 1. to assess the overall mental health condition of college students, which is crucial for understanding the baseline from which improvements can be measured, and 2. to determine how well a comprehensive intervention that combines Buddhist teachings with student education can improve students' psychological quality. This intervention was designed to provide students with the skills to better regulate their mental states. The meditation group demonstrated significant improvements in mental health indicators compared to the control group. Additionally, a 12 - weeks meditation program incorporating mindfulness meditation showed significant benefits for adult ADHD scores and ego identity among participants. By comparing a meditation group to a control group, significant improvements were found in mental health indicators and ADHD symptoms. The findings reveals that Buddhist meditation can be a valuable complement to traditional mental health treatments. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impacts and broader applications of this approach.