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Julie Lynch

2 papers in the library · publishing 2018

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Mantra meditation for mental health in the general population: A systematic review

European Journal of Integrative Medicine October 1, 2018 Julie Lynch, Lucia Prihodova, Pádraic J Dunne et al.

Abstract Introduction Meditation has attracted increased attention in the literature as a non-pharmacological strategy to foster positive mental health amongst the general population. This systematic review aims to summarise studies of mantra meditation (which includes Transcendental Meditation, TM®) to understand its potential value in fostering positive mental health and alleviating negative...

Mantra meditation programme for emergency department staff: a qualitative study.

BMJ Open September 24, 2018 Julie Lynch, Lucia Prihodova, Pádraic J Dunne et al.

Rates of burnout and stress in healthcare practitioners are steadily increasing. Emergency department (ED) staff are particularly susceptible to such poor outcomes. Mantra meditation (MM) may contribute to increased well-being. The primary aim of this study was to obtain indepth qualitative feedback on ED staff's experience of a MM programme. A secondary objective was to harness staff's...