Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly implemented in schools to support students. However, the effects remain modest and inconsistent, particularly across developmental stages, delivery formats, and school contexts. Method In response to these limitations, we conducted a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) of a novel blended MBI in a...
As a major risk factor for mental and physical health disorders, chronic stress presents a critical public health challenge. Over the past decades, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained empirical support as a promising approach to mitigating its harmful effects. However, important research gaps remain in the psychoneuroimmunology of mindfulness. This article synthesises the current...
Self-compassion is a fundamental aspect of psychological health and well-being that can be cultivated through self-compassion meditations, but it remains unclear how to facilitate this most effectively. This study is the first to explore whether sensory and semantic priming introduced prior to a guided self-compassion meditation could enhance the effects of meditation in comparison with a...