MINDFULNESS

This study tested whether taking photos with a smartphone and focusing on positive moments can help college students feel better. 259 students were split into groups: some took photos of things that made them happy and savored them, some also shared photos with friends, and other…

This study tested whether online mindfulness training could help pregnant women feel less afraid of giving birth and more satisfied with their birth experience. 38 first-time mothers in Turkey took part. The training taught them to stay calm and focused during pregnancy and deliv…

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based healthy living training program could reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 114 women with regular periods and high PMS scores participated. The training focused on healthy behaviors and mindfulness,…

This study tested whether a short, 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had just left the intensive care unit took part. Half received the VR mindfulness session plus standard c…

This study looked at whether spending time in nature (forest therapy) combined with mindfulness exercises can lower stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. About 310 people took part, with half doing forest activities and the other half doing indoor sensory exer…

This study looked at whether mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga can reduce stress and burnout and increase feelings of belonging among nursing faculty and staff. Thirty-two participants from the University of New Mexico College of Nursing took part in either meditation…

This study looked at whether a short mindfulness program before and after surgery could help women with breast cancer feel less anxious and improve their quality of life. 42 women participated, and researchers measured their emotional well-being through surveys and finger-prick b…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can reduce pain and improve daily function in 40 adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or usual care. The main goal was to see if mindfulness tra…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half took the program and half did not. The goal was to see if the program could lower perceived stress, reduce intolerance of uncertainty, and improve cognitive f…

This study tested an internet-based mindfulness program for adults with depression. 116 participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness training or usual care. The goal was to see if the program could reduce depressive symptoms and improve well-being, and to underst…

This study tested a short, on-site mindfulness program for 1,000 frontline healthcare workers in a Madrid hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak. The goal was to see if it helped reduce stress and was safe and easy to use. Participants rated how helpful it was on a scale from 0 to…

This study tested whether mindfulness training could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in people with type 2 diabetes. 140 adults were randomly assigned to either a mindfulness program or standard care. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires. The goal was…

This small pilot study looked at whether a 10-week online mindfulness course could lower stress and inflammation in 15 young adults (ages 18-29) who experienced childhood trauma. Participants took group mindfulness classes online and completed surveys and blood tests before and a…

This completed study looked at how psychological factors like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in blood and compared them to mental health questionnaires in 700 people, including both healthy adults …

This study looked at whether a mindfulness-based education program could help female university students feel less stigma around sexual and reproductive health and boost their self-esteem. 48 young women took part in the program, and researchers measured changes in mindfulness, s…

This study looked at whether a brief mindfulness training, given one day before their first clinical placement, could lower stress in first-year nursing students. 63 students were randomly assigned to either receive the training or not. The goal was to see if this short, practica…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students stick with stress management techniques over time. Researchers compared workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, and digital reminders against no support at all. 331 students took part, and the goal was t…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness program called Mindfulness-based Peak Performance (MBPP) helps athletes run longer and handle stress better during high-pressure situations. 97 athletes aged 18-30 took part. The goal was to see if mindfulness improves endurance, focus, …

This study tested whether teaching mindfulness to teachers and preschoolers can improve children's social skills and well-being. About 200 children aged 3-7, their parents, and teachers from four Hong Kong kindergartens took part. Half the group received mindfulness training and …

This study tested whether a Buddhist mindfulness program could help people living with HIV in Myanmar and Thailand feel less stigma and improve their quality of life. Nineteen participants took part in the program, and researchers measured changes in stigma and mindfulness. The g…

This study looked at whether practicing mindfulness can reduce chronic stress and lower colon cancer risk factors in Black women aged 45-65 who live in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods. Twenty-four women who had a past colon polyp and reported high stress took part. The goal was …