• Anil Kumar Bamby
• Dr Sumita Sikka

In developing countries, the problems of stress and anxiety have become an important public health issue that is impacting the population of all ages, socio-economic groups, and professions. The study has shown that stressors experienced across the genders in the Indian socio-cultural context are unique and determined by specific social roles, expectations, as well as structural inequalities. This critical review paper explores stress and anxiety through the lens of psychology along with examining the effectiveness of Rajyoga meditation as a holistic approach in promoting mental health. Empirical evidences showed the differentiated responses of stress and anxiety where some experienced higher prevalence rate of anxiety disorders, psychological distress and stress-related somatic symptoms whereas others have high rates of externalizing stress responses including substance use and risk-taking behaviors which is statistically proven.

Stress, anxiety, socio-economic, Indian socio-cultural context, Rajyoga Meditation, gender stressed experiences, psychological distress, emotional stability, self-realisation, gender-based policies

"Stress and Anxiety : The Effects of Rajyoga Meditation : A review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.b417-b422, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602155.pdf

"Stress and Anxiety : The Effects of Rajyoga Meditation : A review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. ppb417-b422, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602155.pdf