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Ritu Sharma

Johns Hopkins University, Government Medical College, Amritsar

4 papers in the library · 2,323 citations · publishing 2014-2026

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Effectiveness of Vipassana Meditation and Yoga in Enhancing Forgiveness and Reducing Anger among Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease: A Prospective Interventional Study

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research March 1, 2026 Shraddha Sharma, Ritu Sharma

Introduction: The detrimental effects of anger on psychological and physical health have been highlighted by traditional and contemporary perspectives. Conversely, forgiveness is increasingly recognised as a protective factor that contributes to emotional regulation and good health. In recent years, mind-body practices, such as yoga and Vipassana meditation, have gained empirical support for...

Mindfulness and happiness: An empirical study among working women

International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies October 1, 2023 Ritu Sharma, Himangi Tiwari

Mindfulness is a prominent subject of study in the field of positive psychology, and dispositional mindfulness represents an individual's inherent trait of mindfulness. This research investigates the connection between mindfulness and happiness among 100 working women. Participants completed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), developed by Baer et al. (2006), along with the Oxford...

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur March 1, 2014 Madhav Goyal, Sonal Singh, Erica Sibinga et al.

ImportanceMany people meditate to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. To counsel people appropriately, clinicians need to know what the evidence says about the health benefits of meditation.ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy of meditation programs in improving stress-related outcomes (anxiety, depression, stress/ distress, positive mood, mental health-related quality...

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being

JAMA Internal Medicine January 6, 2014 Madhav Goyal, Sonal Singh, Erica Sibinga et al. 2,323 citations

IMPORTANCE: Many people meditate to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. To counsel people appropriately, clinicians need to know what the evidence says about the health benefits of meditation. OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of meditation programs in improving stress-related outcomes (anxiety, depression, stress/distress, positive mood, mental health-related...