Benefícios do Reiki no cuidado da saúde mental de universitários

Abstract

Objective: To assess the benefits of Reiki in the mental health care of university students after the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: A quantitative descriptive study conducted among students at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, Araguaia Campus (UFMT/CUA) in Barra do Garças/MT, through the administration of a semi-structured questionnaire and data analysis in a descriptive manner. Results: Reiki therapy contributed to reducing feelings of anxiety (65%), concern (52.5%), fatigue (43%), and exhaustion (31%), while increasing the state of relaxation (79%), peace (61%), positive energy (52%), and serenity (35%) when compared before and after participating in the session. Final considerations: Reiki therapy shows promise as a measure that can help alleviate negative feelings, physical exhaustion, and emotional fragility in addition to its integration into the academic environment, bringing benefits to university students from the first session. It also underscores the need to develop strategies focused on prevention and the promotion of mental health in the university setting.