Abstract This quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and virtual reality-based worry exposure therapy (VR-WET) on cognitive avoidance and emotional capital in adolescents with social anxiety. In Ahvaz, Iran, 60 adolescents aged 12–18 years were randomly assigned to MBCT (n = 20), VR-WET (n = 20), or a no-treatment control group (n =...
Background: Medical training is notoriously demanding, exposing students to significant stressors such as heavy workloads, high-stakes examinations, exposure to suffering and death, and pressure to perform. These factors can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, negatively impacting students' mental health and well-being. Objectives: This study aimed to...