Effects of Induced Mindfulness at Night on Repetitive Negative Thinking: Ecological Momentary Assessment Study.
JMIR Mental Health July 19, 2023 Amanda Sommerhoff, Thomas W. Ehring, Keisuke Takano
Background: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a cognitive risk factor for various disorders. Although brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs; lasting 20-30 minutes or shorter) are effective tools to reduce RNT, the effect of a minimal (5-minute) MBI remains largely unknown. Objective: We investigated the acute changes in RNT induced by a 10-day minimal MBI (body scan before sleeping)...
DOI: 10.2196/44365 (opens in new tab)
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Mindfulness
Stress
Mobile phone
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