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@article{184821,
        author = {HOANG VAN THI},
        title = {YOUTH DEPRESSION THROUGH THE BUDDHIST LENS: AN INTEGRATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT WISDOM AND CONTEMPORARY MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3673-3679},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184821},
        abstract = {This artical explores adolescent depression through the philosophical and therapeutic lens of Buddhism, evaluating how ancient Buddhist principles can enhance modern comprehension and treatment of adolescent mental health disorders. This study examines the potential of Buddhist-informed interventions in combating the increasing prevalence of depression among youth by integrating Buddhist concepts of suffering (dukkha), impermanence (anicca), and mindfulness (sati) with contemporary psychological research. The analysis identifies substantial similarities between Buddhist doctrines regarding the essence of suffering and contemporary psychological theories of depression, while emphasizing the distinctive benefits that Buddhist practices can offer to the treatment of youth mental health. This research illustrates the synergy between traditional Buddhist methodologies and evidence-based psychological interventions in the treatment of adolescent depression.},
        keywords = {youth depression, Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, adolescent mental health, contemplative interventions},
        month = {September},
        }