A Preliminary Evaluation of the Feasibility and Efficacy of Mantra-Like Phrase Recitation in Improving Mental Health in Autistic Adults.
Advances in neurodevelopmental disorders December 1, 2024 Rachel C Corney, Rose E Nevill, Micah O Mazurek 3 citations
A self-guided, online program of reciting secular mantra-like phrases for 30 minutes daily over 6 weeks was feasible and improved emotional well-being in autistic adults. Participants reported high satisfaction and significant decreases in anxiety, stress, depression, and rumination, along with significant increases in emotion regulation. The private, routine nature of the practice may offer unique advantages for autistic individuals struggling with negative emotions.