The effectiveness and acceptability of formal versus informal mindfulness among university students with and without recent self‐injury: A randomized controlled trial
Julia Petrovic,
Jessica Mettler,
Bilun Naz Böke
et al.
Abstract:Mindfulness instruction comprising both formal (FM) and informal (IM) mindfulness practice is increasingly offered to university students. FM involves sustaining attention on thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations through structured practices, while IM involves incorporating mindfulness into daily activities. However, recent evidence suggests that FM may pose challenges for students with recent non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI), whereas the flexibility and brevity inherent in IM may be better tolerated. This r… Show more
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