MINDFULNESS

This study tests a group program that combines mindfulness and art therapy for adolescents with a history of abuse. The program aims to improve how teens see their bodies and reduce feelings of shame. Participants attend sessions that include meditation, creative art activities, …

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness training program could reduce stress in first-year nursing students on their first clinical day. Sixty-three students were randomly assigned to either receive four short mindfulness sessions or no training. Researchers measured their …

This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group rece…

This study tested a 6-week internet-based mindfulness program for adults with depression. 116 participants were randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The goal was to see if the program reduces depressive symptoms and improves well-being, and to understand how mindfulnes…

This study tested whether a 22-week program combining forest walks, mindfulness, and therapy could reduce stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. 310 participants were randomly assigned to either the forest program or an indoor control. The main goal was to see …

This small study tested a 10-week online mindfulness program in 15 young adults (ages 18-29) who experienced childhood trauma. Participants took group mindfulness classes online and reported their stress levels and gave blood samples before and after the program. The goal was to …

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half took the program, half did not. Researchers measured changes in perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program could help pregnant women cope with fear of childbirth and feel more satisfied with their birth. Thirty-eight first-time pregnant women took part, with some receiving six online mindfulness sessions. The researchers measured…

This study tested whether taking and savoring photos with a smartphone could improve well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in college and graduate students. 259 participants were randomly assigned to take photos of positive moments, share them with friends, take neutral photo…

This study tested an 8-week group program that uses Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with HIV in Myanmar cope with stigma. Nineteen participants joined group discussions led by a trained facilitator. The goal was to see if the program could redu…

This study tested whether an online 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 involved 8 online sessions over 4 wee…

This completed study tested whether online mindfulness group sessions could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in adults with type 2 diabetes. 140 people were split into two groups: one did 30-minute mindfulness exercises online, the other did not. Researchers measured change…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness program could improve emotional well-being and quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer. 42 women watched educational videos, listened to guided meditations, and wrote reflections before and after surgery. Researchers m…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) in 40 adults with painful hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants learned to focus on the present moment to better manage chronic pain. The goal was to see if mindfulness could reduce pain and improve daily function compared…

This study tested a brief, 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 could help reduce stress right away. Participants rated how helpful it was on a scale of 0 to 10. The study w…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program could improve attention in children aged 60-72 months. Eighteen preschoolers participated, with some receiving the mindfulness activities and others continuing regular class. Attention was measured before and after using a s…

This study tested whether training teachers in mindfulness and having them lead a social-emotional program for preschoolers can boost well-being and reduce stress. About 200 teachers, children, and parents from four Hong Kong kindergartens took part. Half received the training an…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness program called MBPP can help athletes run longer and handle stress better. 97 athletes aged 18-30 took part. They practiced attention and acceptance skills, and researchers measured their endurance, stress hormones, and brain activity. T…

This completed study in Slovakia examined 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 adults, including people in…

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

This pilot study tested whether a mindfulness program could help reduce colorectal cancer risk factors in Black women aged 45-65 who live in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods and have had a colon polyp. Twenty-four women participated to see if the program was feasible and acceptab…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students stick with stress management techniques over time. Researchers compared three approaches: workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, and digital reminders, against a group that got no extra support. A total…

This pilot study tested whether a 6-week program of meditation or yoga could help nursing faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico feel less stressed and more connected to their workplace. 32 participants were assigned to either meditation or yoga sessions twice a week. …