MINDFULNESS-BASED PRACTICES FOR STRENGTHENING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH (मानसिक एवं भावनात्मक स्वास्थ्य संवर्धन हेतु माइंडफुलनेस आधारित अभ्यास पुस्तिका)

About the Book

Over the last several years, the role of mental or emotional well-being has become more and more recognized in the education, clinical and community context. The spontaneous social change, academic demands, and fluctuating crises in life have predisposed people especially young adults to stress, emotional instability and mental suffering. In this respect, referencing to a rising necessity in the availability of evidence-based solutions accessible that will enable people to comprehend, control, and enhance emotional and mental well-being. Mindfulness has become one of the best and scientifically proven methods of improving emotional stability, resilience, and general life.

The book, Mindfulness-Based Practices: Strengthening Mental and Emotional Health is based on the purpose of offering a structured, practical, and culturally relevant guide to mindfulness-based interventions. It combines the proven psychological principles with simple and practical exercises that can be used to develop awareness of the present moment, improvement of emotional control and emotion compassion.

About the Author 

Dr. Smriti Singh holds a Master’s degree in Human Development. She earned her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, where her doctoral research contributed to advancing the understanding of Emotion Regulation, Well-being, and Human Development, with particular emphasis on vulnerable and community-based populations. She has also published several research papers in reputed journals. She has strong field experience, including supervising Anganwadi Centers under ICDS and implementing community health, nutrition, and early childhood programs.

Dr. Shalini Agarwal is a distinguished academician with over 18 years of experience in Human Development and Family Studies. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. Her academic and research expertise spans autism education, workplace ergonomics, youth development, ageing, and disability studies. Prof. Agarwal has authored books, published over 100 research papers, and mentored numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars.