Beyond fight or flight: The protective role of pre-pandemic meditation practice against anxiety and perceived stress.
Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress October 1, 2024 Bárbara Monteiro, Ana Galhardo, Hugo Senra et al. 1 citation
The COVID-19 pandemic generated distinct mental health challenges, characterised by stress and anxiety due to its unpredictable duration and continuous threat. This study examined the role of meditation practice on anxiety symptoms and perceived stress, considering co-variables such as self-compassion, acceptance, awareness, brooding, lockdown duration, and sociodemographic characteristics. The...