SKY breath meditation study for college student stress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a breathing technique called SKY Breath Meditation can help college students feel less stressed and more connected. You would attend a weekend retreat and join online sessions over 8 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are a college student at the University of Alabama
- You are 18 years or older
- You can speak and read English
- You can attend a 3-day in-person retreat and two 1-hour online sessions each week for 8 weeks
- You do not have a serious mental health condition like schizophrenia or active suicidal thoughts
- You do not have a medical condition that would make light activity or breathing exercises unsafe
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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