Mindful self-compassion training for anxiety and depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured “mindful self-compassion” program can reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders or depression. It’s meant to help by improving how you relate to yourself during difficult thoughts and feelings.
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Who can take part
- You currently have one main diagnosis: anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia) or major depression
- Your screening results show low self-compassion (based on a questionnaire)
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent, and you agree to attend all required visits
- You will be able to follow the study plan (including not skipping visits for planned travel)
- You have not started certain types of talk therapy focused on anxiety in the last month
- You have not done mindful self-compassion (MSC) or a similar meditation program in the last year
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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