Quick online session boosts emotion control in young adults

NCT ID NCT07034027

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a one-time online program called Project WAVE that teaches mindfulness and emotion exposure skills to help young adults (ages 18-29) cope with distressing emotions. 550 participants completed the program or a control activity. The goal was to see if the intervention reduces negative beliefs about emotions and improves the ability to observe feelings without reacting.

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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