Helge Molde

An open trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction for young adults with social anxiety disorder.

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology February 2017 Aslak Hjeltnes, Helge Molde, Elisabeth Schanche et al.

The present study investigated mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for young adults with a social anxiety disorder (SAD) in an open trial. Fifty-three young adults in a higher education setting underwent a standard eight-week MBSR program. Eight participants (15%) did not complete the program. Participants reported significant reductions in SAD symptoms and global psychological distress,...