Journal of gerontological nursing
March 1, 2024
Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Eva Kahana et al.
Understanding of the mechanisms by which meditation imparts beneficial effects on later-life mental health is limited. The current study assessed the role of compassionate love in mediating the relationship between meditation and mental health in later life. Using data from a nationwide web-based survey (N = 1,861), we examined the indirect effects of meditation on depressive symptoms and...
Innovation in Aging
December 21, 2023
Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Carolyn Streb et al.
Abstract It has been established that contemplative practices such as meditation can aid in stress management and the prevention of mental health issues. However, whether one of these techniques, such as loving-kindness meditation (LKM), is feasible for promoting later-life self-compassion, reducing loneliness, and maintaining mental health is unclear. This study examined the feasibility and...
Innovation in Aging
December 21, 2023
Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Eva Kahana et al.
Abstract Background & Significance Prior research has consistently established the role of meditation as a coping resource to mitigate the adverse impacts of stressful life situations on mental health. Yet, our understanding of mechanisms that transmit the positive effects of meditation on mental health among older adults is limited. Specifically, little research has examined the impact of...
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
April 1, 2020
Andrew Thomas Reyes, Tirth Bhatta, Venkatesan Muthukumar et al.
This single-arm, pre-post feasibility study evaluated the acceptability and initial efficacy of a mindfulness smartphone-app intervention intended to promote resilience and improve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among college student military veterans. The app contained mindfulness exercises and meditations based on the acceptance and commitment therapy. Twenty-three student...