Mindfulness training may ward off psychosis in At-Risk students
NCT ID NCT06929442
First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 4-week Resilience Training program can prevent serious mental illness in college students who already have mild psychotic experiences. 192 students aged 18-30 will be randomly assigned to either Resilience Training or a general Life Skills program. The goal is to see if teaching mindfulness, self-compassion, and mentalization reduces delusions, anxiety, and depression.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGCharlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Resilience Training (mindfulness, self-compassion, mentalization skills)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce the risk of developing serious mental illness in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 192 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short (4 weeks) and may not have lasting effects.
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