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Meditation-Induced Psychosis: Trigger and Recurrence.
Sulochana Joshi1, Anusha Manandhar1, Pawan Sharma1
1Department of Psychiatry, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Case Reports in Psychiatry
|August 24, 2021
Summary
Meditation, a self-regulation technique, can benefit mental health but may trigger psychosis in some individuals. This case study explores meditation as a potential precipitating factor for acute, transient psychosis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Meditation is widely recognized for its emotional self-regulation benefits and positive impact on mental wellbeing.
- Various meditation practices are integrated into diverse religious and cultural traditions globally.
- Despite benefits, meditation can elicit unusual experiences and adverse effects, including psychosis.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 33-year-old male patient is presented.
- The patient experienced two episodes of acute and transient psychosis.
- Both psychosis episodes occurred subsequent to meditation practice.
Findings:
- The study highlights meditation as a potential precipitating factor for psychosis.
- The patient's psychosis was acute and transient, resolving after the cessation of meditation.
- This case adds to the understanding of meditation-induced adverse psychological effects.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider meditation as a potential trigger for psychosis in susceptible individuals.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms underlying meditation-induced psychosis.
- This underscores the importance of monitoring mental health during intensive meditation practices.
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