A College First-Year Mindfulness Seminar to Enhance Psychological Well-Being and Cognitive Function

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College Freshmen; On Campus Students; Late Adolescents; Metacognition; Relaxation Training; First Year Seminars; College Curriculum; Well Being; Mental Health; Program Effectiveness; Private Colleges; Life Satisfaction; Measures (Individuals)

10.1080/19496591.2020.1740719

1949-6591

Mindfulness training (MT) has shown promise in improving psychological health among college students yet has rarely been evaluated as an addition to the college academic curriculum. Here, we demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of a first-year MT seminar offered to residential students at a selective private university, evaluating its impact on psychological and cognitive functioning in relationship to a comparable positive psychology seminar. The results suggest the potential for first-year programs that promote student well-being.

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2021

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