Effects of Meditation on Mental Health and Cardiovascular Balance in Caregivers.

Abstract

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding but is also associated with substantial caregiver burden, developing mental outcomes and affecting happiness. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a four-week, 16-h presential meditation program on physiological and psychological parameters and vagal nerve activity in high-burden caregivers, as compared to a control group. A non-randomized repeated-measures controlled clinical trial was conducted. According to the ANCOVA results, the global happiness score (F = 297.42, p Meditation can be a useful therapy to enhance the mental health and autonomic nervous system balance of informal caregivers, improving symptoms of physical and mental overload.