How mindfulness practice affects young people at risk for psychosis

Researchers want to understand what it feels like for young people at high risk for psychosis—or those experiencing a first episode of psychosis—to participate in mindfulness-based group sessions. This qualitative study will listen to participants' own stories and experiences, and also check whether the mindfulness practice causes any unexpected side effects or difficulties.

Psychosis can be frightening and disruptive, especially for young people. Mindfulness meditation is a gentle, non-medication approach that may help reduce stress and improve wellbeing, but researchers need to hear directly from patients about whether it actually works for them and whether it causes any problems.