Fostering Resilience: Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Alleviate Anxiety in Higher Secondary Students

Students in higher secondary school face several difficulties in today’s technologically advanced, fast-paced society such as social stresses, academic pressure and anxiety. The present research examines the effectiveness of MBI on reducing anxiety and enhancing resilience among Eleventh Standard higher secondary students from Alagappa Model Higher Secondary School, in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.60 students were chosen randomly as a sample and evenly divided into control and experimental groups, participating in a pre-test and post-test experimental design. The experimental group engaged in mindfulness training, which included practices such as breathing exercises, body scans and reflective journaling, while the control group adopted the traditional method. The findings indicated significant reductions in anxiety levels and notable improvements in resilience within the comparison between the experimental group and the control group. The findings highlight the effectiveness of mindfulness practices in promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience, equipping students with crucial tools to manage stress and adversity. The study emphasizes the potential of integrating mindfulness into school curricula to address mental health challenges and promote overall well-being.