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A meditative assistant for treating anxiety

and depression

RESEARCH

Meditation has been proven many times over in medical research trials to be a highly effective treatment for depression and anxiety based conditions. One such study produced a 50% decrease in reported depression and anxiety (results based on the Beck scale), without the assistance of medication. Whether it be a supplement to medication or administered by itself, meditation is a powerful tool against poor mental health. Unfortunately, it's a tool not all know how to use.

Peterson, Linda Gay, and Lori Pbert. "Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders." Am J Psychiatry 149, no. 7 (1992): 936-943.

THOUGHTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

The practice of meditation is alien to most people, especially with the "new age" "hippie-dippie" stigma that leads newcomers to dismiss the practice. Many find it difficult to introduce themselves to meditation solo, while still others are intimidated or self conscious about joining a meditation group.

Online informational literature and videos, often packaged within convenient apps, make an effort to help those who are more comfortable in the solo category. However, the medium for these resources is far from ideal within a meditative context. Cold delivery, no personal touch, and the inherent proximity of phone-based stressors, are all disadvantages to current self-teaching meditation methods.