MINDFULNESS

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half received the program, half did not. The goal was to see if mindfulness could lower perceived stress, reduce intolerance of uncertainty, and improve cognitive …

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 meditation, while the other got standard care. T…

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

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

This study looked at whether a brief mindfulness training, given the day before their first clinical placement, could lower stress in first-year nursing students. 63 students took part, with some receiving the training and others not. The goal was to see if this short, practical …