That depends on the mental illness. I know from experience that meditation helps my ADD (although that's claffified as a disorder, not an illness). It has also been shown to help many people with depression.
It's probably best to do a little research on your particular illness/disorder. I wouldn't just say that anyone with a family history of any mental illness should completely stay clear. Just because your Aunt Tilly has epilepsy is no reason for you to miss the benifits of meditation if you've never had any sort of symptom.
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That depends on the mental illness. I know from experience that meditation helps my ADD (although that's claffified as a disorder, not an illness). It has also been shown to help many people with depression.
It's probably best to do a little research on your particular illness/disorder. I wouldn't just say that anyone with a family history of any mental illness should completely stay clear. Just because your Aunt Tilly has epilepsy is no reason for you to miss the benifits of meditation if you've never had any sort of symptom.