Mind-Body Awareness Training and Research Study for Patients with Depressive Symptoms

The goal of this new study is to see if a mind-body awareness training program can help to alleviate symptoms of depression. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to either participate in an online intensive body-awareness training or be placed on a waitlist for a free online mindfulness group.

Join the Study

If you are interested in joining or finding out more information about this study, you can:

  • Fill out the Google form below and a member of our research team will contact you to discuss participation.

  • If you have any questions, please contact the research team by email at mindbodystudy@challiance.org or by phone at (617) 806-8735.

What to Expect

  • You may complete an intensive 5-week mind-body awareness training program via Zoom.

  • Groups will be run by experienced group leaders on Zoom for weekend retreats and 4 weekly sessions on Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00pm.

  • This study will include 2 visits to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown where we will conduct safe and noninvasive measures of your brain and heart.

  • We will also ask you to complete several questionnaires.

  • You will be reimbursed for your time by receiving up to $200 in the form of online gift cards.

Featured News: CMC was awarded a research grant titled “Neural and physiologic effects of self-compassion on chronic pain” from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.  This grant provides seed funding for a pilot neuroimaging study examining self-compassion training for people experiencing chronic lower back pain.