Formal Versus Informal Mindfulness Among University Students With Self-reported ADHD, Nonsuicidal Self-injury, or Stress

"An equal number of university students from all groups will participate in this arm (i.e., those with ADHD, those with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury, and those with self-reported stress). The formal mindfulness instruction will consist of four weekly 1 hour-long group sessions, held on Webex (i.e., online) over four consecutive weeks. Participants will learn foundational principles around the role of mindfulness in relation to emotion regulation, stress, and self-compassion.~They will also be taught formal mindfulness practices (e.g., sitting meditation, body scan, thought meditation, loving-kindness meditation) during the group sessions and will be asked to commit to practicing the strategies independently throughout the project period."

"An equal number of university students from all groups will participate in this arm (i.e., those with ADHD, those with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury, and those with self-reported stress). The informal mindfulness instruction will consist of four weekly 1 hour-long group sessions, held on Webex (i.e., online) over four consecutive weeks. Participants will learn foundational principles around the role of mindfulness in relation to emotion regulation, stress, and self-compassion.~They will also be taught how to integrate informal mindfulness into their daily routine and will be guided through a series of demonstrations within the group sessions. Participants will be asked to commit to practicing informal mindfulness independently throughout the project period."