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Jessica Mettler

2 papers in the library · 16 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Body Scan, Sitting Meditation, Thought Meditation, or Loving-kindness Meditation: Perceptions of Formal Mindfulness Practices Among Young Adults With and Without Recent Self-injury

Mindfulness July 20, 2026 Julia Petrovic, Jessica Mettler, Julia Baran-Polansky et al.

Individuals with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) often report high self-criticism, emotion dysregulation, and a complex relationship with their body. As such, formal mindfulness practice (i.e., focusing on one’s thoughts, emotions, and body with acceptance) is a common element of prominent approaches to the treatment of NSSI. However, adherence to formal mindfulness practice is...

How we teach mindfulness matters: Adolescent development and the importance of informal mindfulness.

Journal of school psychology August 1, 2024 Jessica Mettler, Stephanie Zito, Laurianne Bastien et al. 16 citations

Given high levels of adolescent stress and educational institutions' key role in supporting students' mental health, mindfulness instruction is increasingly being implemented in schools. However, there is growing evidence adolescents find traditionally taught formal mindfulness (e.g., structured regular practice like meditation) challenging. Indeed, school-based studies report high levels of...