Mindfulness program for college students with ADHD
Mindfulness Intervention for College Students with ADHD
This study is looking at how a special 8-week mindfulness program can help first-year college students with ADHD feel better by managing their symptoms and reducing anxiety and depression, and it’s designed just for them!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10730772 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness program specifically designed for first-year college students diagnosed with ADHD. The program, known as Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs), aims to help students manage their ADHD symptoms, as well as reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. Participants will be recruited from university disability services and will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or standard academic support services. The study will assess how feasible and acceptable this mindfulness approach is within a university counseling setting.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are first-year college students aged 18-21 who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in college or who do not have a diagnosis of ADHD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide college students with ADHD a valuable non-pharmacological tool to improve their focus and emotional well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can be effective for managing ADHD symptoms, making this approach promising yet tailored for a college setting.
Where this research is happening
Tuscaloosa, United States
- University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jarrett, Matthew a — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Jarrett, Matthew a
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.