Mental health challenges and wellness among university students are major concerns for stakeholders. These have implications to any nation’s growth and development. Yet, despite the therapeutic services available at the universities, challenges continue unabated. Studies reveal the significant role played by mindfulness practices on mental health and well-being of university students. This book chapter offers a foundational understanding of well-being and mindfulness. Additionally, it explores mindfulness practices and their benefits, explains how the programs can be implemented, and spells out the implementation challenges encountered at the university level. Finally, a conclusion of the chapter is provided.

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Using Mindfulness Strategies in Strengthening the Well-Being of Students in Universities

  • Syprine Oyoo,
  • Rosemary Akinyi Olendo

摘要

Mental health challenges and wellness among university students are major concerns for stakeholders. These have implications to any nation’s growth and development. Yet, despite the therapeutic services available at the universities, challenges continue unabated. Studies reveal the significant role played by mindfulness practices on mental health and well-being of university students. This book chapter offers a foundational understanding of well-being and mindfulness. Additionally, it explores mindfulness practices and their benefits, explains how the programs can be implemented, and spells out the implementation challenges encountered at the university level. Finally, a conclusion of the chapter is provided.