The Impact of Sookshma Meditation on Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress in MBBS Students: A Comprehensive Analysis

Health and well being : It will help the medical students to handle stress more effectively and have a quality sleep which will in turn prepare them for future. It will also ensure good mental and physical health in the long run. Sleep and stress : sleep and stress are not only interconnected they are also interdependent on each other. Poor sleep and psychological distress can lead to various diseases which may include metabolic and non-metabolic ones. It can also affect psychological and cognitive function in the long run. Sookshma Meditation : Effect of meditation on MBBS students are also very scarce. Moreover, Sookshma Meditation is a very new technique which has shown promising result and very literature on its scientific benefits is almost nil. Meditation is a cost effective but has been proven to be helpful in various sectors which can help the medical students in handling stress and long working hours. Scientific contribution : This study will add to the existing scientific literature by providing more insights through newer meditation techniques like Sookshma meditation. It aims to provide evidence which can help in modifying or planning medical education and its policies in future.