Examining mindfulness on MH outcomes for young Black adults
Mental Health Weekly August 19, 2023 DOI: 10.1002/mhw.33759 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | News report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Young Black adults |
| Intervention | Mindfulness |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The researchers propose that mindfulness, as a coping mechanism, may buffer the negative consequences of impulsivity linked to suicidal ideation among young Black adults, and they state this is the first study to examine mindfulness in relation to suicidal ideation in this younger Black population. |
Abstract
Mindfulness, considered a robust coping mechanism, can serve as a potential buffer to the negative consequences of impulsivity associated with suicide ideation among young Black adults, according to researchers of a study published in Mindfulness. Researchers said the current research is the first to examine mindfulness in addressing suicidal ideation among the younger Black population.