A Mindfulness App for Youth in the Legal System
Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Decreasing Psychological Distress among Youth in the Legal System: Multi-Site Feasibility Trial of a Mindfulness Meditation App
This project offers a mindfulness meditation app to help young people in the legal system feel better and reduce stress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128681 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Young people involved with the legal system often experience lower well-being and higher stress, which can affect their quality of life and long-term health. This happens partly because they may struggle with managing their emotions, and mindfulness meditation is a helpful way to improve emotional regulation. This project uses a smartphone app to deliver meditation practices, making it easy for youth on probation to access support in their daily lives. We want to see if this app can make a real difference in their psychological well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young people currently involved with the legal system, specifically those on probation, who are experiencing psychological distress or diminished well-being.
Not a fit: Patients not currently involved with the legal system or those not experiencing psychological distress may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could provide an accessible and effective tool for youth in the legal system to improve their emotional health and reduce stress.
How similar studies have performed: A prior feasibility effort showed strong support for the approach, including successful recruitment, high app usage, and good retention rates.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kendall, Ashley D. — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kendall, Ashley D.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.