The word mantra is derived from two Sanskrit words – 'man' meaning mind, and 'tra' meaning tool. Mantra meditation is used to protect practitioners from a constant onslaught of unhealthy and repetitive thoughts. But is there any science behind their effectiveness?

In this film we explore why our modern mindset may be leaving many of us more depressed and anxious than ever, and how each of us might use mantras to help heal our minds.