Background: Adolescents’ life now revolves around social media, which offers them chances for amusement, education, and communication. But extreme use can effect in social media addiction (SMA), which is marked by obsessive use, lack of control, withdrawal symptoms, and interference with day-to-day activities. Adolescents (ages 10 to 19) are especially vulnerable because of social,...
Objective: This study examined whether a brief online mindfulness program could reduce negative rumination among Indian college students. Methods: A randomized controlled pre–post design was used with 50 participants (25 intervention, 25 control). The intervention group completed a four-week audio-guided mindfulness program delivered via WhatsApp or email. Rumination was measured using the...