Study examines mindfulness and self-stigma in university students
Medical Xpress1 min read81 words
The question of whether mindfulness is linked to improved mental health and reduced self-stigma among university students is framed by the common experience of exclusion faced by many minority groups. Individuals who are denied full social acceptance due to being perceived as having a "lesser" status or value may internalize this stigma, leading to feelings of being different, lesser, or unwanted.
This internalization of stigma serves as a key context for examining the potential benefits of mindfulness practices in academic settings.
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