MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF MAITRI SAMBODH DHYAAN (MSD) MEDITATION FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS - Abstract

Sep 29, 2026

Prior research links meditation with coping resources that reduce adverse mental-health impacts from stressful life situations, yet evidence on its positive effects and underlying mechanisms for current and former dementia caregivers remains limited. This qualitative longitudinal study examines how 44 current and former caregivers perceive Maitri Sambodh Dhyaan (MSD) meditation. The 21-day intervention was followed by independent practice using provided video recordings, with follow-ups at 30 and 60 days. Caregivers reported calmness, relaxation, improved self-care, mental health, sleep quality, and reactions to their care recipients, supporting caregiver-program integration of MSD meditation.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Abstract

Study focus and rationale

Intervention design and follow-up

Reported emotional and wellbeing outcomes

Implications for caregiver support programs

FAQs

What gap does the study address about meditation for dementia caregivers?

It addresses limited understanding of meditation’s positive effects and the mechanisms that convey those effects to current and former dementia caregivers.

How was the MSD meditation intervention delivered in the study?

MSD meditation was administered for 21 days. After that period, participants practiced independently using a provided video recording.

What benefits did dementia caregivers report after practicing MSD meditation?

They reported positive emotions such as calmness and relaxation, along with improvements in self-care, mental health, sleep quality, and their reaction to their care recipient.

Sep 29, 2026

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