MEDITATION-BASED TREATMENT FOR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study Meditation-based treatment for major depressive disorder, from studying found that : Meditation refers to mental stabilisation and enlightening wisdom from emergent distress. Constant meditation practice will advocate a performer with a healthy figure and mind.  Regarding major depressive disorder, the causes are varied. Body and mind are affected when it arises. Treatment has to be immediately sorted to prevent physical and mental severity.  Dhamma practice in Buddhism is regarded as meditation practice or a process of mind training, developing the mind to be focused on a particular emotion until it establishes concentration, calmness, and undistracted or anxious. People with good mental health and strong mood benefited from training the mind to gain enlightened awareness to be concerned about the present truth of things, heightening a spirit whilst accepting the reality of life and being able to live happily. Meditation practice can be used to relieve dukkha vedana (suffering), alleviate or ease physical illnesses, causing the organ systems in the body to gradually adjust to balance. Hormones are produced to repair worn out parts together with improving the functioning of the nervous system and blood circulation which allows the internal organ conditions to return to normal. Various illnesses are consequently alleviated and eventually disappear. Treating major depressive disorder with meditation is therefore another way that assists mental health restored to normal. By using perseverance and patience, this contributes to a state of stoic or non-attachment to the happening matters along with practically inquiring about the coexistence of contemporary reality.