This study is looking at how mindfulness meditation and psychoeducation can help first-generation college students dealing with anxiety and/or depression. Researchers want to see if these approaches can help students stay in college and improve their well-being. You would be randomly assigned to either the Mindfulness Meditation group, where you'll learn a special type of meditation, or the Psychoeducation group, which provides information on connecting with your campus community and managing anxiety/depression. The study will compare these two approaches to see which is more effective. To join, you need to be a first-generation college student, 18 or older, enrolled in a four-year college in the U.S., have internet access, and speak English. The goal is to enroll 53 participants.

Study design

This is a remote, randomized controlled trial involving 53 first-generation college students. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: mindfulness meditation or psychoeducation.

What's involved

You would participate in a 30-minute session once a week for four weeks, delivered remotely. Your intention to persist in college, depression, and anxiety will be assessed at the start, one week after the last session, and one month later.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for one month after the final treatment session to assess outcomes.

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