
PsychologyJune 27, 2025
Meditation’s Benefits Stretch Beyond the Person Who Meditates
Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too
Mariah G. Schug is a professor of psychology and the chair of gender, women’s and sexuality studies at Widener University. She writes for Psychology Today and co-hosts the podcast The Handbasket: Gender and Sexuality in the Trump Era.
Meditation’s Benefits Stretch Beyond the Person Who Meditates
Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too