Mindfulness for anxiety in new moms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help new mothers or birthing parents manage anxiety. It looks at how the program affects your mind and body during the first year after childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are a mother or birthing parent, at least 18 years old
- Your baby is less than 12 months old
- You have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (with or without depression)
- You are not in another therapy right now
- You are not on psychiatric medication, or your dose has been stable for 8 weeks and will stay steady during the study
- You can read and speak English at a grade 8 level
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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