MINDFULNESS E MEDITAÇÃO

TERAPIAS INTEGRATIVAS NO TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO DE ANSIEDADE E ESTRESSE

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the effectiveness of mindfulness and meditation practices as integrative therapies in the treatment of anxiety and stress disorders, considering their application as a complementary resource to traditional psychotherapy. The methodology adopted is exploratory in nature, with a qualitative approach, based on a bibliographic review of scientific articles, specialized books and empirical studies on the psychophysiological effects of these practices. The justification for the research lies in the need to offer theoretical and practical support to clinical psychologists, expanding their capacity to intervene in the face of individual and collective psychological suffering. The results found in the literature indicate that mindfulness, by promoting full attention and emotional self-regulation, contributes significantly to the reduction of levels of anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms. Meditation, in turn, acts as a tool for mind-body balance, providing benefits such as improved sleep quality, reduced muscle tension and increased concentration. It is concluded that both practices, when applied with adequate guidance, can be incorporated as complementary therapeutic strategies, even outside the clinical setting, favoring patient autonomy and continuity of mental health care. The integration of these techniques into the work of the psychologist represents an advance in more humanized care, focused on well-being and the promotion of comprehensive health.