Dealing with Depression with Meditation: A Real Solution or Just a Trend?
PROMOTOR February 2, 2026 Ni Made Saithanya Gitanjali Dhevi, Rofi Bramantyo, Septy Rianty Salsabilla Dwi Putri et al.
Depression affects emotions, physical health, thinking, and behavior, causing major life disruptions. In Indonesia, national depression prevalence is 1.4%, with the highest rate (2%) among 15-24 year olds. Mindfulness meditation is considered a safe and effective approach for managing depression. This review of journal studies finds that despite meditation's limitations—such as requiring considerable time, difficulty forming habits, discomfort with consistent practice, and non-instantaneous results—research demonstrates significant benefits for mental health, including managing social anxiety disorder, PTSD, generalized anxiety, and depression.