Fostering 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. By assessing students' baseline mental health and implementing a comprehensive intervention combining Buddhist teachings with student education, significant improvements were found in mental health indicators among the meditation group compared to a 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.

Specifically, the objectives 1.) One of the study's specific aims was to assess the overall mental health condition of college students, which is crucial for understanding the baseline from which improvements can be measured.2) Intervention Effectiveness objective was 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. These findings suggest 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.