MINDFULNESS

This study looked at whether a program combining forest therapy (walking in nature) and mindfulness can lower stress and boost well-being in highly sensitive adults. About 310 people took part over 22 weeks, with some doing the forest program and others an indoor activity for com…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program could help people with anxiety disorders feel less stressed, handle uncertainty better, and think more flexibly. Fifty adults diagnosed with anxiety were split into two groups: one received the mindfuln…

This study looked at whether a short mindfulness program could help women with breast cancer feel less anxious and improve their quality of life around the time of surgery. 42 women participated, filling out surveys and giving finger-prick blood samples. The goal was to see if mi…

This study tested whether mindfulness-based practices can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in adults with type 2 diabetes. A total of 140 participants were split into two groups: one received mindfulness training, the other did not. Researchers measured changes using standa…

This study looked at whether mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga can help nursing faculty and staff feel less stressed and burned out, and more connected to their workplace. Thirty-two participants from the University of New Mexico College of Nursing took part in either…

This study tested whether an internet-based mindfulness training program could help reduce depression symptoms. 116 adults with clinical depression were randomly assigned to either the online mindfulness program or their usual care. The goal was to see if the program improved dep…

This study tested whether taking photos of things that make you happy and savoring them can improve well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in college and graduate students. Over 250 participants were randomly assigned to take positive photos, share them with friends, take neut…

This study tested whether a 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had bypass or valve repair took part. Those who tried VR meditation reported feeling less anxious and stressed c…

This study tested whether mindfulness-based healthy living training could reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 114 women with regular periods and high PMS scores participated. The training focused on healthy behaviors and mindfulness. Results s…

This small pilot study looked at whether a 10-week online mindfulness program could lower stress and inflammation in 15 young adults (ages 18-29) who experienced childhood trauma. Participants took group mindfulness classes online and completed surveys and blood tests before and …

This study tested whether online mindfulness training could help pregnant women feel less afraid of childbirth and more satisfied with their birth experience. 38 first-time mothers in Turkey took part. The training focused on coping with fear through mindfulness exercises deliver…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can reduce pain and improve daily function in 40 adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or usual care. The main goal was to see if mindfulness tra…

This study tested a short, 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 helped reduce stress and was safe and easy to use. Participants rated how helpful it was on a scale from 0 to…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students keep using stress management techniques over time. 331 students were split into groups that received either workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, digital reminders, or no extra support. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based education program could help female university students feel less stigma around sexual and reproductive health and improve their self-esteem. 48 women participated, and researchers measured changes in mindfulness, stigma, and self-est…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness training given one day before clinical placement could reduce stress in first-year nursing students. 63 students participated, with some receiving the training and others not. Researchers measured stress and mindfulness levels to see …

This study looked at how psychological factors like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in the blood and surveyed 700 adults from the general Slovak population, including people being treated for alcoho…

This study tested whether mindfulness training for teachers and a special social-emotional curriculum (SEED) could improve well-being and behavior in Hong Kong kindergartens. About 200 children aged 3-7, their parents, and teachers took part. Half the schools used the program whi…

This study tested whether a Buddhist mindfulness program could reduce the stigma felt by people living with HIV in Myanmar and Thailand. Nineteen HIV-positive participants took part, and researchers measured changes in stigma and quality of life. The goal was to understand how cu…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness program called Mindfulness-based Peak Performance (MBPP) helps athletes run longer and handle stress better during high-pressure situations. 97 athletes aged 18-30 took part. The goal was to see if mindfulness improves endurance, focus, …

This study looked at whether practicing mindfulness can reduce chronic stress and lower colon cancer risk factors in Black women aged 45-65 who live in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods. Twenty-four women who had a past colon polyp and reported high stress took part. The goal was …