I was directly involved in the conduct of a multi-site (Vanderbilt University, UCLA, Northwestern University) mindfulness prevention trial (R61). The trial used RCT methodology and tests whether an app-based mindfulness training program prevents the development of internalizing disorders in youth (ages 11-17) at risk for the development of these clinical problems. One of my contributions was creating an online platform to house the ~30 guided meditations used in this program. In addition to practicing mindfulness using guided meditations, participants met weekly with a mindfulness coach who taught mindfulness principles through experiential activities and discussion. I was responsible for training and supervising the coaching team at Northwestern.
I also contributed to this project by building a system to track the time youth spend using the meditations on our platform. From these data, I proposed an analysis of mindfulness dosage effects. This analysis provided a quantitative estimate of the relationship between regularity/duration of practice and decreases in negative affect and distress intolerance in youth. It appeared from this analysis that the relationship was nonlinear - only participants at the highest levels of independent mindfulness practice experienced decreases in distress intolerance.
In 2023, I presented preliminary findings from these analyses at ABCT in Seattle. Following the publication of the first manuscript from this project (currently under review at Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology), I plan to prepare findings from my analyses for publication.
The project is currently in its second funding phase (R33) which includes recruitment of a larger sample.
https://youth-mindful-awareness-program.org/
NIMH Reporter Project Page
I also contributed to this project by building a system to track the time youth spend using the meditations on our platform. From these data, I proposed an analysis of mindfulness dosage effects. This analysis provided a quantitative estimate of the relationship between regularity/duration of practice and decreases in negative affect and distress intolerance in youth. It appeared from this analysis that the relationship was nonlinear - only participants at the highest levels of independent mindfulness practice experienced decreases in distress intolerance.
In 2023, I presented preliminary findings from these analyses at ABCT in Seattle. Following the publication of the first manuscript from this project (currently under review at Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology), I plan to prepare findings from my analyses for publication.
The project is currently in its second funding phase (R33) which includes recruitment of a larger sample.
https://youth-mindful-awareness-program.org/
NIMH Reporter Project Page
