Mindfulness before therapy may ease anxiety in facial paralysis

This study tests whether adding short mindfulness sessions (5-10 minutes) before physical therapy can reduce anxiety, depression, and body image concerns in people with non-flaccid facial paralysis. Twenty-four adults with conditions like Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt syndrome will be randomly assigned to mindfulness plus standard therapy or standard therapy alone. Researchers will measure changes in facial function, mood, and mindfulness skills.