Can Meditation Influence Quality of Life, Depression, and Disease Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis? Findings from a Large International Web-Based Study
Behavioural Neurology November 12, 2014 Adam Levin, Emily J. Hadgkiss, T. Weiland et al.
People with multiple sclerosis who meditated at least once a week reported better mental health composite scores, cognitive function, and health perception compared with those who never meditated. The mental health benefit remained significant after adjusting for other factors. Fewer meditators screened positive for depression, but meditation showed no relationship with fatigue or relapse rate. Those with greater disability were more likely to meditate. The findings suggest a link between regular meditation and improved mental health-related quality of life in this population.