Acceptability and Feasibility of an In-person 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Program Among Undergraduates

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, CHILE · Dec 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial aims to explore how acceptable and feasible an in-person 8-week Mindfulness Skills for Students program is for undergraduate students dealing with depression and anxiety. Mindfulness is a practice that helps people focus on the present moment, which can reduce feelings of stress and improve mental health. The study will involve students from Universidad de los Andes who are aged 18 or older and have mild to moderate depressive symptoms. To be eligible, participants should be enrolled in their undergraduate program and able to commit to attending weekly sessions and practicing mindfulness exercises at home.

Participants in the trial can expect to attend one 90-minute session each week for eight weeks, where they will learn mindfulness techniques to help manage their mental health. This program is designed to create a supportive environment with trained facilitators guiding the sessions. The trial is currently recruiting participants who meet the specific criteria, and it aims to gather valuable insights into how effective this mindfulness program can be in helping students improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is interested, it’s important to note that students with more severe mental health issues or a history of specific psychiatric conditions may not be eligible to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Undergraduate students at the Universidad de los Andes.
• • Aged 18 or older.
• • Capable of reading and speaking Spanish.
• • With a score on the PHQ-9 depression scale between 0 and 14.
• • Have participated in an informational meeting about the study and the implications of the intervention.
• • Availability to attend 1 weekly session of 90 minutes for 8 consecutive weeks, and time to practice mindfulness exercises at home for at least 15 minutes daily during the intervention period.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • With a PHQ-9 score greater than or equal to 15.
• • With active suicidality, defined as score ≥ 3 in Columbia suicide severity scale.
• • Currently undergoing psychiatric treatment for a severe condition, understood as: psychotic disorders and/or substance abuse.
• • History of hospitalization for psychiatric conditions in the last 2 years.
• • History of having participated in a previous MBI course, such as: MBCT, MBSR, MMB, among others.
• • History of sexual abuse in their lifetime.