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Akeesha Simmons

2 papers in the library · 10 citations · publishing 2021-2023

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Relative Impact of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Resilience on Mental Health Outcomes in Racially Minoritized Adults.

Psychological Reports November 16, 2023 Akeesha Simmons, Marissa Ferry, Michael Christopher 6 citations

Racially minoritized adults lack equal representation in research and experience disparities in healthcare. Little is known about which trait-level factors may help mitigate negative and promote positive psychological health among adults from these communities. The aim of this study was to assess the differential impact of dispositional mindfulness, self-compassion, and resilience in predicting...

Changing Minds: A Pilot Feasibility Study of Mindfulness Training for At-Risk Adolescents

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Journal September 1, 2021 Hanna Culang, Elizabeth L. Davis, Laura Egan et al. 4 citations

Youth at risk for negative health outcomes due to reduced access to social, mental health, and educational support systems are in particular need of resources promoting social-emotional resilience and positive educational outcomes. A growing body of research documents the positive benefits of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), but few studies have examined the impact of MBIs for at-risk...