Enhancing Quality of Life and Psychological Well-being in Cancer Patients through Social Support, Locus of Control, and Yogic Interventions

Kundan Kumar

Abstract: Cancer remains one of the most psychologically distressing chronic illnesses, often resulting in anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life. Integrative psychotherapeutic strategies combining social support systems, internal locus of control, and yogic interventions like Yoga Nidra and Preksha Meditation have demonstrated promising outcomes in supporting cancer patients. This article synthesizes the therapeutic dimensions of these approaches using extensive reference to existing literature, including previously published studies on Yoga Nidra, Preksha Meditation, the unconscious mind, and Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, and proposes a multidimensional model to enhance psychological well-being in oncology care.

Keywords: Cancer, Quality of Life, Yoga Nidra, Preksha Meditation, Locus of Control, Social Support, Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, Psychospiritual Interventions