SELF-COMPASSION

This study tested whether a short, practical nutrition-based mindset intervention could help doctors feel more self-kindness and less burnout. 177 U.S. physicians who work at least 8 hours per week in clinical care participated. Over 6 weeks, researchers compared two approaches t…

This study tested whether a 14-day online self-compassion program could help young adults reduce problematic gaming. 308 regular online gamers took part. The program helped participants feel less anxious and more in control, which led to less problematic gaming. Results suggest t…

This study tested a self-compassion program for 96 children with ADHD in Hong Kong. Kids attended six sessions and their parents joined three sessions to learn skills like being kind to themselves. The goal was to see if this could improve the children's emotional well-being and …

This study tested whether a 10-session psychodrama program could improve psychological well-being, self-esteem, and empathy in nursing students. Forty students were randomly assigned to either the psychodrama group or a no-intervention control group. Researchers measured changes …

This study tested whether special counseling focused on self-compassion could help new mothers feel more confident and mindful while breastfeeding. 54 first-time pregnant women took part, with half receiving six counseling sessions during late pregnancy and after birth, and the o…

This study tested whether a 10-week psychodrama program (a type of group therapy using role-play) could improve empathy, self-compassion, and overall well-being in 40 nursing students. Half took part in the program, while the other half continued their usual studies. Researchers …