MINDFULNESS

This study tested whether an online mindfulness-based healthy living training program could reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 114 women with regular periods and high PMS scores participated. The training involved 8 online sessions over 4 wee…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness training program could reduce stress in first-year nursing students on their first clinical day. Sixty-three students were randomly assigned to either receive four short mindfulness sessions or no training. Researchers measured their …

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half took the program, half did not. Researchers measured changes in perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility before and after the p…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness program could help women with early-stage breast cancer feel less anxious and improve their quality of life before and after surgery. Forty-two women watched educational videos, listened to guided meditations, and wrote reflections. R…

This study tested whether online mindfulness training could help pregnant women feel less afraid of childbirth and more satisfied with their birth experience. Thirty-eight first-time mothers in Turkey took part. The training focused on being aware and present, and the results wer…

This study tested whether mindfulness-based interventions can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in people with type 2 diabetes. A total of 140 patients were randomly assigned to either a mindfulness program or a control group. Researchers measured changes using standard ques…

This small study tested a 10-week online mindfulness program in 15 young adults (ages 18-29) who experienced childhood trauma. Participants took group mindfulness classes online and reported their stress levels and gave blood samples before and after the program. The goal was to …

This pilot study tested whether a 6-week program of meditation or yoga could improve sense of belonging and reduce stress and burnout among nursing faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico. Thirty-two participants were assigned to either meditation or yoga sessions twice…

This study tested an 8-week group program that uses Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with HIV in Myanmar cope with stigma. Nineteen participants joined group discussions led by a trained facilitator. The goal was to see if the program could redu…

This study tested a 6-week internet-based mindfulness program for adults with depression. 116 participants were randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The goal was to see if the program reduces depressive symptoms and improves well-being, and to understand how mindfulnes…

This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group rece…

This study tested a short, on-site mindfulness program for 1,000 healthcare workers in a Madrid hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak. The goal was to see if it could help reduce stress and was safe and easy to use. Participants rated how much it helped them feel calmer during th…

This study looked at whether an 8-week mindfulness program could improve attention in 18 preschool children aged 60-72 months. Half the children took part in activities like breath awareness and gratitude exercises, while the other half did not. Their attention was measured befor…

This study tested whether taking and savoring photos on a smartphone could boost well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in 259 college and graduate students. Participants were assigned to take positive photos, share them with friends, take neutral photos, or take no photos for…

This study tested whether combining forest therapy (mindful walks in nature) with mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and improve well-being in highly sensitive adults. About 310 participants aged 18 to 65 with high sensory-processing sensitivity were randomly assigned t…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) in 40 adults with painful hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants learned to focus on the present moment to better manage chronic pain. The goal was to see if mindfulness could reduce pain and improve daily function compared…

This study tested whether training teachers in mindfulness and having them lead a social-emotional program for preschoolers can boost well-being and reduce stress. About 200 teachers, children, and parents from four Hong Kong kindergartens took part. Half received the training an…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness education program could help female university students feel less stigma around sexual and reproductive health and improve their self-esteem. 48 young women took part. Researchers measured changes in mindfulness, stigma, and self-esteem …

This study looked at how psychological traits like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in the blood of 700 adults from the general Slovak population and people being treated for alcohol addiction. The g…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness program called Mindfulness-based Peak Performance (MBPP) helps athletes run longer under pressure. About 97 athletes aged 18-30 took part. Researchers measured endurance, stress hormones, and brain activity to see if mindfulness improves…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students stick with stress management techniques over time. Researchers compared three approaches: workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, and digital reminders, against a group that got no extra support. A total…

This pilot study tested whether a mindfulness program could help reduce colorectal cancer risk factors in Black women aged 45-65 who live in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods and have had a colon polyp. Twenty-four women participated to see if the program was feasible and acceptab…