Vanderbilt University · PsychologyAdolescent Mindfulness Research Lab
Judy Garber · Nashville, Tennessee
Research Focus
Dr. Judy Garber's lab focuses on developing and testing interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in at-risk youth, particularly adolescents with high levels of negative affectivity. They utilize mindfulness training through an app-based program as a preventive measure to regulate emotions and improve mental health outcomes. The lab conducts studies tracking mood changes in participants to assess the effectiveness of these interventions over time.
mindfulnessadolescent mental healthnegative affectanxiety preventiondepression preventionecological momentary assessmentmobile healthpsychologymental health interventions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Test the effectiveness of an app-based mindfulness intervention in reducing negative affect in adolescents.
AIM 02Evaluate the impact of mindfulness training on internalizing symptoms and disorders in youth.
AIM 03Examine the relationship between the number of mindfulness sessions completed and changes in mood.
AIM 04Conduct follow-up assessments to measure long-term effects of the intervention on mental health.
AIM 05Investigate the mediating role of momentary negative affect in the relationship between mindfulness training and internalizing symptoms.
Skills the Lab Values
ecological momentary assessmentdata collectionstatistical analysismindfulness training techniquesrandomized controlled trialsapp developmentyouth engagementmood trackingintervention design
Output against the department
Publications970top 1% of dept.3rd of 296
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Citations69ktop 2% of dept.7th of 296
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