Harvard University

This study tested a 45-minute chat with an AI bot that teaches a 'growth mindset' — the idea that you can get better with effort. About 383 students in grades 6-8 in India took part. The goal was to see if the chatbot could lower symptoms of anxiety and depression. Results may sh…

This study tested whether mindfully focusing on pain sensations can help people with chronic pain feel better. Researchers worked with 300 adults who had pain for at least six months. Participants learned to pay close attention to their pain in a new way, aiming to reduce pain in…

This study tested whether an online mindful community could improve quality of life for people with ALS and their caregivers. About 100 participants used a three-week e-learning program and joined a social forum to practice mindfulness together. The goal was to reduce stress and …

This study looked at whether having older adults (ages 65-80) pay attention to how their memory changes throughout the day can improve their confidence in their memory and actual memory performance. Participants tracked memory lapses and rated their stress. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether making music in a group can improve mental health in 4- and 5-year-old children. Researchers divided 46 kids into a music group and a control group, measuring changes in behavior, feelings, and brain activity over 10 weeks. The goal was to understand …

This study tested whether a simple mindfulness technique—paying close attention to changes in body sensations—could improve well-being for couples struggling with infertility. Researchers enrolled 70 people (infertile patients and their partners) who were about to start their fir…