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Item AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON HOW MEDITATION CAN BE USED AS PSYCHOTHERAPY(The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Ven. Chullanaga, G.The integration of meditation, particularly Buddhist meditation, into psychotherapy, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic tool within clinical and counseling contexts. The primary focus is on two major types of Buddhist meditation: Samatha (tranquility meditation) and Vipassanā (insight meditation). These practices, rooted in ancient texts like the Sutta Piṭaka, aim to cultivate mental clarity, emotional regulation, and ethical conduct. This research delves into the parallels between Buddhist meditation principles and psychotherapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and psychodynamic therapy. This study underscores the therapeutic efficacy of meditation, citing evidence of its benefits in managing psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress. The study further examines the neurobiological effects of meditation, including increased brain density and enhanced emotional regulation, as supported by research from Hölzel and Kabat-Zinn. The integration of meditation into psychotherapy offers a holistic approach, addressing not just symptoms but also the underlying mental patterns rooted in greed, hatred, and delusion, analogous to psychiatric concepts of behavior, cognition, and morality. The study concludes that meditation, when incorporated into psychotherapy, provides a comprehensive tool for mental health professionals. It enhances traditional therapeutic methods, fostering self-awareness, emotional resilience, and adaptive coping strategies. This approach promotes a balanced mental state, contributing to overall psychological well-being and growth. By merging Eastern meditative practices with Western psychological frameworks, the study advocates for a more integrated and holistic approach to mental health care. This convergence not only enriches the therapeutic process but also offers profound insights into the nature of mind and consciousness, potentially leading to more effective treatment outcomes.Item THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMARTPHONE USE AND SLEEP DISTURBANCES IN ADOLESCENTS: A REVIEW OF THE SELECTED LITERATURES(The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Dilshan, K.; Shantha, W.In recent years, the rapid development and wide spread of smartphone technology of has transformed the daily life of adolescents. The smartphone is a multi-purpose device and is especially important for the education of young people. While technological advancements offer many benefits, the increase in smartphone use has a significant impact on adolescent health, especially sleep. Adequate sleep is very important for the physical, emotional and cognitive development of adolescents. Adequate sleep in adolescence supports academic performance, mental health and well-being. The research problem of this study is to investigate whether there is a connection between smartphone use and sleep disturbances in adolescents. The main purpose of this research is to study the relationship between smartphone use and sleep disturbances in adolescents. Thematic analysis was used as the qualitative research methodology, with previous research papers serving as secondary data sources in data collection. The research revealed that adolescents use smartphones more than four hours a day. Mostly used in the evening and at night before going to bed. In particular, the time spent sleeping by adolescents is directed towards activities such as using social media, sending text messages, and playing video games. Also, spending a lot of time with smartphones tends to go to bed later and wake up earlier, resulting in less sleep time. Adolescents report poor sleep quality due to smartphone addiction. Research has also revealed that blue light from smartphone screens inhibits the production of melatonin, a hormone essential for regulating sleep-wake cycles. Disruption of melatonin production leads to difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. Adolescence is a period of emotional development. There they continue to be tempted to use the mobile phone at night. Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of different intervention strategies to reduce the negative impact of smartphone use on adolescent sleep quality.