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Poonam Rishal

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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Mental health and family quality of life after yoga and compassion meditation: A randomised feasibility study among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal.

Journal of intellectual & developmental disability July 15, 2026 Namrata Pradhan, Laxmi Bhatta, Gørill Haugan et al.

Mothers of children with intellectual disabilities often experience stress, anxiety, and depression, impacting family quality of life (FQOL). Yoga and compassion meditation program (YCMP) may offer accessible strategies to support wellbeing. This feasibility study explored preliminary effects of brief YCMP on mental health and FQOL outcomes among mothers of children with intellectual...

Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal: a qualitative exploration.

Global health action December 2025 Namrata Pradhan, Gørill Haugan, Poonam Rishal et al.

Mothers caring for children with intellectual disabilities often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges, underscoring the need for targeted health-promoting interventions. This qualitative study explores the feasibility of brief yoga and compassion meditation training for stress management among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal, focusing on...