Short-term mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been included in a high school class and shown to be effective in stress reduction for adolescents. A licensed school counselor used a mindfulness course textbook as an instructional guide and taught students about mindfulness and instructed students how to practice. 

Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Interventions in High School Classes

Short-term mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions are effective in a number of settings including, but not limited to, the following:
- High school classes

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Recent research projects suggest shorter mindfulness-based stress reduction MBSR programs (educational therapy programs that promote mindfulness to help reduce stress over a fewer amount of weeks and days) can be just as effective as the established 8-week MBSR program. 


Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Ito, D., Kubo, Y., Takii, A., Watanabe, A., Ohtani, T., & Koseki, S. (2020). The effects of short-term mindfulness-based group intervention utilising a school setting for Japanese adolescents with trauma. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 1-6.

The Effects of Short-term Mindfulness-Based Group Intervention Utilizing a School Setting for Japanese Adolescents with Trauma

Short-term MBSR can be used to help different populations, including:

- Non-clinical, working populations
- Undergraduate Students
- Adolescents in High School with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients

Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention Populations

Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Intervention Settings

Because research in this area is relatively new, there is no set short-term MBSR program established. Instead, researchers create their own short programs incorporating different MBSR techniques. These programs are as follows:
- 6 Week Program
- 5 Week Program
- 4 Week Program
- 1 Week Program
- Single Mindfulness Session

Variations of Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Interventions

Short-term Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) interventions have multiple physiological effects including the following:
- Increased Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)
- Increased Parasympathetic Nervous System Activity

Physiological Effects of Short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Interventions

Short-term Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) interventions have multiple psychological effects including the following:
- Increased Coping Flexibility


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