Harvard University

This study tested a 45-minute chat with an AI bot that teaches a 'growth mindset'—the idea that you can get better at things with effort. About 383 students in grades 6-8 in India took part. The goal was to see if this simple talk could lower symptoms of anxiety and depression.

This study tested whether mindfully paying attention to pain sensations can help people with chronic pain feel better. 300 adults with chronic pain for at least 6 months participated. They learned to focus on their pain in a new way, aiming to reduce pain intensity, increase thei…

This study tested whether an online mindful community could improve quality of life for people with ALS and their caregivers. About 100 participants took part in a three-week e-learning program plus a social forum to practice mindfulness together. The goal was to reduce stress an…

This study tested whether a simple mindfulness technique—paying close attention to changes in body sensations—could improve well-being for couples dealing with infertility. Researchers enrolled 70 people (infertile patients and their partners) who were about to start their first …

This study looked at whether having older adults pay attention to how their memory changes throughout the day can improve their confidence in their memory and actual memory performance. 188 adults aged 65-80 who were worried about their memory participated. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether making music in a group can improve mental health in 4- and 5-year-old children. Researchers divided 46 kids into a music group and a control group, then measured changes in behavior, feelings, and brain activity over 10 weeks. The goal was to underst…